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Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jun20
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, June 20th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Evanston Summer Solstice Jam
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Evanston Summer Solstice Jam

Join Climate Action Evanston for our annual Summer Solstice Jam on Friday, June 20, from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at Arrington Lagoon! This unique…

Friday, June 20th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park
1647 Sheridan Rd
Evanston Summer Solstice Jam
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Evanston Summer Solstice Jam

Join Climate Action Evanston for our annual Summer Solstice Jam on Friday, June 20, from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at Arrington Lagoon! This unique…

Friday, June 20th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park
1647 Sheridan Rd
Groundwater
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Groundwater

Chicago’s Home for Contemporary Opera Brings Audiences Face to Face with Water Pollution in New Multi-Media Work Thompson Street Opera Company announces their closing production…

Friday, June 20th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun21
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, June 21st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
North Shore Art League’s 12th Annual Art in the Village
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

North Shore Art League’s 12th Annual Art in the Village

Art in the Village, sponsored by the North Shore Art League will take place at Hubbard Woods Park (939 Green Bay Road) in Winnetka on…

Saturday, June 21st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
939 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
939 Green Bay Rd
Forest Preserves of Cook County’s 12th annual ‘Juneteenth Jubilee’
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Forest Preserves of Cook County’s 12th annual ‘Juneteenth Jubilee’

The Forest Preserves of Cook County invites residents to celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, presentations, performances and exhibits that highlight Black history, arts…

Saturday, June 21st
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave in South Holland
15891 Paxton Ave
Vegandale Chicago
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Vegandale Chicago

Vegandale returns to Chicago for a two-day food and culture fest like no other. Over 100 vendors are taking over Grant Park with over-the-top vegan…

Saturday, June 21st
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Pride Fest 2025
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pride Fest 2025

Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago…

Saturday, June 21st
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Northalsted
Halsted Street from Addison to Grace Streets
Gold Coast Greek Festival
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Gold Coast Greek Festival

Chicago’s Gold Coast Greek Festival is back! Offering Chicagoans and visitors a taste of authentic Greek food, live music and dancing, Greek DJ sets, and…

Saturday, June 21st
12:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1017 N LaSalle Drive
Canboulay Music Festival
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Canboulay Music Festival

Canboulay Music Festival is a one-day outdoor celebration held during Juneteenth weekend, honoring the rich cultural heritage of the African diaspora through music, dance, food,…

Saturday, June 21st
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
1233 109 place Chicago, IL 60643
1233 109 Place
Oneness Fest 2025: Chicagoland’s Only Camping Festival
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Oneness Fest 2025: Chicagoland’s Only Camping Festival

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey and Discover a World of Unity and Transformation! AWAKE: Oneness Tribe & Natural Awakenings Magazine are pleased to present: ONENESS…

Saturday, June 21st
2:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Good Templar Park
528 East Side Drive
Meltin’ Margs Music Festival
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Meltin’ Margs Music Festival

Soldier Field South Lot – June 20-21, House & Country Margarita Fest @meltinmargsfest Currently: GA 1 Day – $49 GA WKND – $85 VIP 1…

Saturday, June 21st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: +LIVE+
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: +LIVE+

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

Saturday, June 21st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jun21
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, June 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Groundwater
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Groundwater

Chicago’s Home for Contemporary Opera Brings Audiences Face to Face with Water Pollution in New Multi-Media Work Thompson Street Opera Company announces their closing production…

Saturday, June 21st
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jun22
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, June 22nd
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun22
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, June 22nd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Jun22
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, June 22nd
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
North Shore Art League’s 12th Annual Art in the Village
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

North Shore Art League’s 12th Annual Art in the Village

Art in the Village, sponsored by the North Shore Art League will take place at Hubbard Woods Park (939 Green Bay Road) in Winnetka on…

Sunday, June 22nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
939 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
939 Green Bay Rd
Chicago Pride Fest 2025
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pride Fest 2025

Chicago Pride Fest® is a two-day street festival on June 21-22, 2025; the weekend before the Chicago Pride Parade (June 29, 2025). The 24th annual Chicago…

Sunday, June 22nd
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Northalsted
Halsted Street from Addison to Grace Streets
Vegandale Chicago
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Vegandale Chicago

Vegandale returns to Chicago for a two-day food and culture fest like no other. Over 100 vendors are taking over Grant Park with over-the-top vegan…

Sunday, June 22nd
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Gold Coast Greek Festival
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Gold Coast Greek Festival

Chicago’s Gold Coast Greek Festival is back! Offering Chicagoans and visitors a taste of authentic Greek food, live music and dancing, Greek DJ sets, and…

Sunday, June 22nd
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1017 N LaSalle Drive
Healing & Wellness Pop-Up
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Healing & Wellness Pop-Up

(Un)Learning Space hosts a Bronzeville Healing and Wellness Pop-Up Space for you and your family! This event is brought to you in Partnership with Absolutely Anything Essential,…

Sunday, June 22nd
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King Drive
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