World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration

Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…

Friday, July 17th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Chicago Climate Week 2026
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Climate Week 2026

Chicago Climate Week is coming to Chicagoland July 18–25, 2026. As Chicago’s first community-led, distributed Climate Week, it brings together events hosted by nonprofits, businesses,…

Friday, July 17th
Venue is dependendent on each specific event.
Chicago Vegan Farmers Market
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Vegan Farmers Market

The Chicago Vegan Farmers Market runs every Friday 4 pm to 8 pm, July 10th thru September 25th . Operating through the summer and early…

Friday, July 17th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Skinner Park
1335 W Adams
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…

Friday, July 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Blue Island Ave & Ashland
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with three days of endless authentic food options,…

Friday, July 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
South Blue Island Avenue & South Paulina Street
Chicago
West Fest Chicago
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

West Fest Chicago

Presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, West Fest Chicago returns to Chicago’s West Town neighborhood from July 17–19, bringing three days of live music, local vendors, family activities, food and community programming…

Friday, July 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Avenue between Wood and Damen
1800-2000 W Chicago Ave
19th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

19th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Fire Up the Grills for Chicago’s Ultimate Patty Party!  The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is celebrating its 19th mouth-watering year! This sizzling food and music…

Friday, July 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
2000 W. Belmont
2000 W. Belmont
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽

Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…

Friday, July 17th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, July 17th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out

“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…

Friday, July 17th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Fauré Requiem
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Fauré Requiem

Christopher Bell celebrates his 25th anniversary as Director of the Grant Park Chorus with Fauré’s beloved Requiem. James MacMillan’s powerful Cantos Sagrados opens the program alongside Vaughan Williams’s Toward…

Friday, July 17th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration

Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…

Saturday, July 18th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Frames and Stages
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Frames and Stages

Chicago’s Biggest Multicultural Entertainment Event. It’s all happening July 18th at Greenwood Oasis Chicago IL. Afro Beat, Comedy, Stage Plays, Movie Premiere and Dance Performances. …

Saturday, July 18th
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave,
Chicago Climate Week 2026
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Climate Week 2026

Chicago Climate Week is coming to Chicagoland July 18–25, 2026. As Chicago’s first community-led, distributed Climate Week, it brings together events hosted by nonprofits, businesses,…

Saturday, July 18th
Venue is dependendent on each specific event.
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…

Saturday, July 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market

An inaugural community focused market in the heart of West Town. Featuring a mix of produce and food vendors, other local makers and special events…

Saturday, July 18th
9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Eckhart Park
1330 W. Chicago Ave.
NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States

Join the Newberry Library for our summer NewberryFest, designed to help both new and returning visitors of all ages learn more about the library. This…

Saturday, July 18th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
60 W Walton St
Nordstrom Downtown Chicago Block Party
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Nordstrom Downtown Chicago Block Party

On Saturday, July 18, Nordstrom is hosting its first-ever Downtown Chicago Block Party, a free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of the city. Taking place…

Saturday, July 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Pioneer Court
401 N Michigan Ave
Bevapalooza
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bevapalooza

Bevapalooza is back for its third year! Join businesses in Beverly for a family-friendly music, food, and shopping festival on Saturday, July 18. Peruse sidewalk…

Saturday, July 18th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
99th & 103rd Street Shopping District
99th/Walden/Wood + 103rd Street in Beverly
Volleywood
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Volleywood

On July 18, North Avenue Beach transforms into Volleywood — a full-scale beach festival where music, energy, beach vibes and the city collide. Set against…

Saturday, July 18th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
19th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

19th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Fire Up the Grills for Chicago’s Ultimate Patty Party!  The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is celebrating its 19th mouth-watering year! This sizzling food and music…

Saturday, July 18th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
2000 W. Belmont
2000 W. Belmont
Ravenswood On Tap
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ravenswood On Tap

Malt Row is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country – and it’s right here in Ravenswood! Each year, we celebrate this…

Saturday, July 18th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Ravenswood & Berteau
1770 W Berteau Ave
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…

Saturday, July 18th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Blue Island Ave & Ashland
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with three days of endless authentic food options,…

Saturday, July 18th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
South Blue Island Avenue & South Paulina Street
Chicago