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August 23, 2026: Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
West Loop Art Fest
Experience one of Chicago’s best neighborhood festivals at the West Loop Art Fest, a vibrant two-day celebration of art, creativity, culture, and community in the…
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Sunday, August 23rd
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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932 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60607
932 W Fulton Market
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
13th Annual Lakeview Taco Fest
Taco lovers, prepare your taste buds for this three-day fiesta that pays tribute to everyone’s favorite tortilla-wrapped delight! Whether you’re a fan of traditional fillings…
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Sunday, August 23rd
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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3500 N. Southport Ave
3500 N. Southport Ave
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Banchet Awards’ Cluck ‘N Bubble
THE BANCHET AWARDS TO HOST INAUGURAL CLUCK ‘N BUBBLE, A FRIED CHICKEN AND CHAMPAGNE EVENT FEATURING TOP CHICAGO CHEFS What: Cluck ‘N Bubble Fried Chicken…
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Sunday, August 23rd
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Alston
750 N. State Street, 3rd Floor
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lawndale Route 66 Festival
Lawndale Route 66 Festival: Where Cars and Culture Collide Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. Historic Ogden Avenue in North Lawndale (Central Park Avenue…
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Sunday, August 23rd
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ogden Avenue
3860 W. Ogden Avenue (Central Park Ave t Harding Ave. on Ogden)
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Thirsty Ears
Thirsty Ears is Chicago’s only classical music street festival, now in its 11th year. The festival features two days of stellar ensembles and soloists, craft…
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Sunday, August 23rd
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Wilson Ave. between Ravenswood and Hermitage
1758 W. Wilson Ave
August 27, 2026: Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Loop
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Thursday, August 27th
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Loop
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Thursday, August 27th
4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Àkójọpọ̀ x Gorée Cuisine presents the of Games of Our Heritage
Thursday, August 27, 2026 5–7 PM CST 1126 E 47th St, Chicago, IL Register: akojopo.org/gamenight About the Event Join us to immerse yourself in the…
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Thursday, August 27th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1126 East 47th Street Chicago, Illinois 60653 United States
1126 East 47th Street
August 28, 2026: Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Loop
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Friday, August 28th
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Aug28
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…
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Friday, August 28th
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Skinner Park
1335 W Adams
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
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Friday, August 28th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Loop
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Friday, August 28th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
August 29, 2026: Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Showcase
This event is open to the public and free to attend! Explore 30+ local businesses offering free mini-treatments, exclusive giveaways, and more. Pick up a…
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Saturday, August 29th
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lincoln Common Plaza
2335 N. Lincoln Ave
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Sweets Festa
Treat yourself to an afternoon of sweet summer fun at Eataly’s Summer Sweets Festa! Bring the whole family and explore six delicious dessert stations featuring…
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Saturday, August 29th
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio Street
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Musika Samasama Filipino Festival The Great Filipino Songbook Remix
Now in its third year, Musika SamaSama Filipino Festival returns to Eugene Field Park for an afternoon of world-class live music, cultural celebration, and community…
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Saturday, August 29th
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Cubs 150th Anniversary Celebration
On August 29 at Wrigley Field, the Cubs will host a celebration for the 150th anniversary of the team as a National League franchise.
Wrigleyville
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Saturday, August 29th
1:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Loop
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Saturday, August 29th
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Event details
Saturday, August 29th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St
August 30, 2026: Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Meet Me on Milwaukee (MMoM)
Meet Me on Milwaukee (MMoM) is a pilot series of “pedestrianization” events between Alderman La Spata, the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce (WPBCC), and the…
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Sunday, August 30th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Milwaukee Ave from North/Damen to Ashland
Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2026 Logandale Restaurant and Bar Crawl
The 2nd Annual Logandale Restaurant & Bar Crawl is back! Join us for a 21+ neighborhood food and drink experience along Milwaukee Avenue from Central…
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Sunday, August 30th
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Logan Square & Avondale
Milwaukee Ave. Between Central Park Ave and Fullerton Ave
Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Daley Plaza, Riverwalk & SummerDance in Grant Park The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as…
Loop
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Sunday, August 30th
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Black on the Block Chicago
The largest touring marketplace for Black-owned businsses is coming to Chicago on August 30th! Don’t miss Black on the Block at Stadium Green from 1–7PM ✨…
South Loop
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Sunday, August 30th
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Arts on Devon
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) and Devon Avenue Special Service Area (SSA) #43 are excited to announce the return of the Arts on…
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Sunday, August 30th
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Republic Bank Parking Lot
2720 W. Devon Ave.
Aug30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Event details
Sunday, August 30th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
1012 N Dearborn St

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