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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.
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.
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.
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.
XL FEST 25
Aug14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XL FEST 25

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to…

Thursday, August 14th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Aug14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…

Thursday, August 14th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug15
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 15th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
XL FEST 25
Aug15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XL FEST 25

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to…

Friday, August 15th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
SporcleCon 2025
Aug15
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…

Friday, August 15th
3:00 p.m.Saturday, August 16th
12:00 a.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Aug15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…

Friday, August 15th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug15
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 15th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug16
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 16th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
SporcleCon 2025
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago Mural Festival
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Mural Festival

The Chicago Mural Festival is a citywide celebration dedicated to transforming public spaces through large-scale murals, live art installations, and cultural experiences. Showcasing both local…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Air and Water Show

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…

Saturday, August 16th
10:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
XL FEST 25
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XL FEST 25

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach

Have you ever heard of the World’s Fair? Well, if you haven’t, you are in for something as we strive to rebrand the African continent…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Ohio Street Beach
400 N. Lake Shore Drive
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Better Than Ezra & Tonic
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Better Than Ezra & Tonic

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, August 16th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
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