Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
Jun6
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…

Saturday, June 6th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jun7
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…

Sunday, June 7th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wicker Park Farmers Market

The Wicker Park Farmers Market will return on May 3 for its 26th outdoor season. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2…

Sunday, June 7th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Free Classes at Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) kicks off summer with its annual Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend, taking place Saturday, June 6 –…

Sunday, June 7th
9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Lincoln Common
2345 N. Lincoln
Maxwell Street
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street

Visitors to Maxwell Street will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.

Sunday, June 7th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street
Halsted & Maxwell
The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair returns June 6, 11 AM–6 PM, and Sunday, June 7, 10 AM–5 PM, featuring nearly 200 artists and…

Sunday, June 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
57th Street, Hyde Park
57th Street, Hyde Park, IL
American Writers Festival Day 2 – Harold Washington Library Center
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

American Writers Festival Day 2 – Harold Washington Library Center

The American Writers Festival is back and bigger than ever. Two days, two locations. One free literary event in Chicago! The American Writers Festival is…

Sunday, June 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun7
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…

Sunday, June 7th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Chicago Blues Festival
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Blues Festival

The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.

Sunday, June 7th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
American Writers Festival: America at 250: Untold Stories
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Writers Festival: America at 250: Untold Stories

American Writers Museum (AWM), the first and only U.S. museum dedicated to the history and impact of American writers, is pleased to announce the return…

Sunday, June 7th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
Melissa Etheridge: RISE at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Melissa Etheridge: RISE at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

The ultimate summer evenings await at Roaring Nights, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s premier summer concert series! Get ready to turn up the volume for unforgettable nights…

Sunday, June 7th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jun8
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…

Monday, June 8th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Hot Rod Power Tour 2026
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Hot Rod Power Tour 2026

It’s been years in the making, and now it’s official; the 2026 HOT ROD Power Tour will cruise along legendary Route 66 as the world’s…

Monday, June 8th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hot Rod Power Tour
3200 S Chicago St
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun8
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 8th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jun9
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…

Tuesday, June 9th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show

Order in the court!Comic Court is back at The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9PM. Comedians argue ridiculous cases like actual lawyers,…

Tuesday, June 9th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jun10
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…

Wednesday, June 10th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun10
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 10th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Bernstein West Side Story
Jun10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bernstein West Side Story

Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero opens the 2026 Grant Park Music Festival season in style with Leonard Bernstein’s jazzy, Latin-inspired Symphonic Dances from…

Wednesday, June 10th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
Jun10
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 10th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jun11
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 11th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jun11
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 11th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Jun11
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 11th
12:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Jun11
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 11th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place