Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Glow Wild
Start: 2026-05-01T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-01T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Brookfield Zoo Chicago

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April 21, 2026: Apr21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mystery League Trivia Night
Join us for a… Mystery Trivia Night*! After years of running trivia games for private clients, I’m delighted to begin offering Mystery Trivia directly to you. Over two…
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Tuesday, April 21st
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Western Bar and Kitchen
4301 N Western Ave
April 23, 2026: Apr23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Thursday, April 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 24, 2026: Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CineYouth Festival
Now in its 21st edition, CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Since 2005, CineYouth has provided a…
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Friday, April 24th
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Facets
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Apr24
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
One of a Kind Spring Show® Chicago
Chicago’s favorite 3‑day spring shopping event returns in full bloom! The One of a Kind Spring Show is pleased to announce the 2026 edition of…
River North
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Friday, April 24th
10:00 a.m. – Sunday, April 26th
5:00 p.m.
Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – Trans Media Fashion Show
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Trans Media Fashion Show Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMWater Tower Place – Level…
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Friday, April 24th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Friday, April 24th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Friday, April 24th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
April 25, 2026: Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CineYouth Festival
Now in its 21st edition, CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Since 2005, CineYouth has provided a…
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Saturday, April 25th
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Facets
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Indoor Farmers Market
As our outdoor season wraps up, we’re heading inside for the colder months. Come support local vendors and farmers, and stock up on your favorite…
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Saturday, April 25th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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2800 N Milwaukee Ave
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – A Collective Runway Presentation
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – A Collective Runway Presentation Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMWater Tower Place – Level 3835…
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Saturday, April 25th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Saturday, April 25th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Saturday, April 25th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
April 26, 2026: Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CineYouth Festival
Now in its 21st edition, CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Since 2005, CineYouth has provided a…
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Sunday, April 26th
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Facets
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collections
FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collections Presented by The Mary E. Smith Foundation in partnership with FashionBar LLCSunday,…
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Sunday, April 26th
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Sunday, April 26th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Sunday, April 26th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
April 27, 2026: Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Monday, April 27th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
April 28, 2026: Apr28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Tuesday, April 28th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
Apr28
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,…
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Tuesday, April 28th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
April 29, 2026: Apr29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Wednesday, April 29th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
April 30, 2026: Apr30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Texas Cult-Favorite Dessert Shop The Bougie Foodie Opens First Chicago Location in Fulton Market This April
Texas-born dessert shop The Bougie Foodie is expanding beyond the Lone Star State for the first time with a new Chicago location opening this April in the…
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Thursday, April 30th
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Bougie Foodie
210 N. Carpenter St.
Apr30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Thursday, April 30th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Apr30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
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Thursday, April 30th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
May 1, 2026: May1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Friday, May 1st
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd