Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
May23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade

The City of Chicago will commemorate Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23, with a wreath laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at Richard J. Daley Center…

Saturday, May 23rd
11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.
N Dearborn St & W Lake St
N Dearborn St & W Lake St
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening

I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…

Saturday, May 23rd
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Forever Mine Music Festival
May24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Forever Mine Music Festival

A new Chicago festival celebrating early 2000s R&B and house music will be held at Union Park on Memorial Day weekend. The Forever Mine Music Festival…

Sunday, May 24th
Chicago’s Union Park
1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
May24
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, May 24th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Wicker Park Farmers Market
May24
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, May 24th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
Randolph Street Market
May24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Randolph Street Market

Joining other world-class cities, including Paris, London, LA, and New York, Chicago’s Randolph Street Market is a key market event destination that locals and fans…

Sunday, May 24th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
1341 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
1341 W. Randolph Street
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
May24
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, May 24th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening

I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…

Sunday, May 24th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
May24
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…

Sunday, May 24th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
May25
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, May 25th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
May25
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, May 25th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
May26
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, May 26th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
May26
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, May 26th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
May27
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, May 27th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
May27
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, May 27th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
May28
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, May 28th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
May28
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, May 28th
12:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
May28
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, May 28th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
May29
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…

Friday, May 29th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
May29
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, May 29th
12:00 p.m.6:45 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May29
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, May 29th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Arte Agave Chicago
May29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Arte Agave Chicago

⭐ Experience the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Mexico at the Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival! Enjoy premium tequila and mezcal tastings, live…

Friday, May 29th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
Crème de la Femme: An All-Femme Improv Festival
May29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Crème de la Femme: An All-Femme Improv Festival

Finally, women are funny! On Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, iO Theater is hosting Crème de la Femme: An All-Femme Improv Festival. As…

Friday, May 29th
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Division Street Farmers Market
May30
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, May 30th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.