The Alley, Chicago’s Iconic Punk Retail Shop, Celebrates 50 Years with a Block Party
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Alley, Chicago’s Iconic Punk Retail Shop, Celebrates 50 Years with a Block Party

The Alley, located in a huge industrial warehouse in Avondale, 2620 W. Fletcher St., will celebrate its 50-year anniversary as Chicago’s iconic counterculture shop Sunday,…

Sunday, June 14th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
The Alley Chicago
2620 W Fletcher
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food

Family-friendly outdoor festival featuring Latin music and curated food from across Latin America. Our annual celebration of sabor. Join us for a day of Latin…

Sunday, June 14th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Koval Store
4213 N Ravenswood
Pride and Pickleball: Free to be Sporty
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Pride and Pickleball: Free to be Sporty

Get ready to serve looks and aces at Chicago’s Pride & Pickleball event! Join us on Sunday, June 14th, for a day of community, friendly…

Sunday, June 14th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
SPF Pickleball Chicago
2121 N Clybourn Ave Building 1
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jun15
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…

Monday, June 15th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience

Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…

Monday, June 15th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jun16
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…

Tuesday, June 16th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
The 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market

Kick off your Juneteenth celebration at the 6th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market – a free, all-ages celebration of Black creativity and entrepreneurship. Rooted in the…

Tuesday, June 16th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jun17
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…

Wednesday, June 17th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience

Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…

Wednesday, June 17th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
NoMI Garden Golden Hour
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Garden Golden Hour

NoMI Garden Golden Hour Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reserve a Table   |   View Menu Introducing our new summer series, NoMI Garden Golden…

Wednesday, June 17th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
NoMI Garden
800 N. Michigan Ave
Haydn Military Symphony
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Haydn Military Symphony

Percussive bombast suggests an advancing army in Haydn’s Military Symphony No. 100 in this thrilling program conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero. After Julia Perry’s energetic Short Piece, young cello…

Wednesday, June 17th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: On the Road Again

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic…

Wednesday, June 17th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Chris Ramsay Presents: It’s Probably Nothing…
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chris Ramsay Presents: It’s Probably Nothing…

You know that feeling when your car stalls, your phone glitches, and a government agency issues a statement telling you not to worry? Yeah. It’s…

Wednesday, June 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Black Yacht Weekend 2026
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Black Yacht Weekend 2026

Black Yacht Weekend is one of Chicago’s premier summer festivals, bringing together thousands of attendees for a multi-day celebration of culture, community, and curated experiences…

Thursday, June 18th
31st Street Harbor
3155 S Lakeshore Dr
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jun18
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…

Thursday, June 18th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Daley Plaza 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…

Thursday, June 18th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience

Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…

Thursday, June 18th
12:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Inside the Cellar with Caymus Vineyards
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Inside the Cellar with Caymus Vineyards

Indulge in an unforgettable evening Inside the Cellar with Caymus Vineyards, one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated producers. This limited-seat experience invites guests to explore…

Thursday, June 18th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brass Tack
11 E. Walton
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…

Thursday, June 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jun19
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, June 19th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Taste of Randolph
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Taste of Randolph

The West Loop Community Organization presents the 29th annual Taste of Randolph™! Featuring some of the world’s best cuisine and leading entertainment right here in…

Friday, June 19th
Taste Of Randolph
900 West Randolph Street
Juneteenth Celebration 2026 at The DuSable Museum
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Juneteenth Celebration 2026 at The DuSable Museum

Join us for The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center’s annual Juneteenth celebration, the museum’s largest community event of the year! This all-day gathering…

Friday, June 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
740 E 56th Place
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience

Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…

Friday, June 19th
12:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Motoblot
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Motoblot

MOTOBLOT is a celebration of motorcycle and hot rod culture, where the bikes, the builders, the fashion and the music all come together.

Friday, June 19th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.