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Division Street Farmers Market
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, August 8th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Ginza Holiday Festival
Aug8
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ginza Holiday Festival

Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…

Friday, August 8th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, August 10th
4:00 p.m.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug8
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, August 8th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Viceroy Spirited Series featuring Rum Zacapa
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Viceroy Spirited Series featuring Rum Zacapa

August 8 Hours: 6:00 PM Location: Somerset Cost: $125 per person Join us for an extraordinary evening with the Viceroy Spirited Series—an exclusive dining experience in…

Friday, August 8th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, August 9th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Ginza Holiday Festival
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ginza Holiday Festival

Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Veggie Fest Chicago 2024
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Veggie Fest Chicago 2024

What we’re about Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. This festival is a family fun…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532
2701 Navistar Circle,
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Saturday, August 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, August 10th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, August 10th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park

The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…

Sunday, August 10th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
Maxwell Street Market
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street Market

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

Sunday, August 10th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
Ginza Holiday Festival
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ginza Holiday Festival

Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…

Sunday, August 10th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Monday, August 11th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Aug11
Oct29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Monday, August 11th
6:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 29th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, August 12th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
The Farmer at The Green
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, August 12th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Rush Hour Concerts | | Kaia String Quartet
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts | | Kaia String Quartet

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | KAIA STRING QUARTET     Victoria Moreira and Naomi Culp, violins Susan Bengtson-Price, viola Hope Decelle, cello   Program: Efraín Amaya…

Tuesday, August 12th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago once a month for an evening of fascinating topics, engaging stories,…

Tuesday, August 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, August 13th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Aug13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Wednesday, August 13th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Aug13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live

Harry Caray’s Summer Music Series Presents Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Live Music 6:30PM-9:00PM • Drink Specials 6:00PM-Close The Summer Music Series at Harry…

Wednesday, August 13th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Aug13
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, August 13th
6:30 p.m.Friday, October 31st
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, August 14th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
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