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August 20, 2025: Aug20
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.
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Wednesday, August 20th
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Aug20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Adia. Evans, Soprano and Michael Banwarth, Piano
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ADIA EVANS, SOPRANO MICHAEL BANWARTH, PIANO Program Ricky Ian Gordon – Joy Joseph Marx – Two Pieces Alfred…
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Wednesday, August 20th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Aug20
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…
Streeterville
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Wednesday, August 20th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
Aug20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Harry Caray’s Summer Music Series Presents Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Live Music 6:30PM-9:00PM • Drink Specials 6:00PM-Close The Summer Music Series at Harry…
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Wednesday, August 20th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Aug20
Aug21
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…
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Wednesday, August 20th
6:30 p.m. – Thursday, August 21st
9:00 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
August 21, 2025: Aug21
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.
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Thursday, August 21st
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Aug21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago International Boat Show
Chicago International Boat Show August 21–24, 2025 | Navy Pier Marina & Festival Grounds The Chicago International Boat Show launches this summer with an all-new…
Streeterville
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Thursday, August 21st
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
Aug21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Thursday Night Out
Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…
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Thursday, August 21st
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Aug21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo
It’s the last hurrah of summer! Adults Night Out: Block Party is a night out at the zoo for the 21+ crowd, complete with carnival…
Lincoln Park
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Thursday, August 21st
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
August 22, 2025: Aug22
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.
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Friday, August 22nd
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Aug22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago International Boat Show
Chicago International Boat Show August 21–24, 2025 | Navy Pier Marina & Festival Grounds The Chicago International Boat Show launches this summer with an all-new…
Streeterville
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Friday, August 22nd
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
Aug22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Vegan Farmers Market
A weekly farmers market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, vintage clothing and other items has kicked off in West Town — and its offerings are…
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Friday, August 22nd
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Liberation Kitchen
2054 W Grand Ave
Aug22
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…
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Friday, August 22nd
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
August 23, 2025: Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
EEEEEATSCON Chicago
EEEEEATSCON Chicago 2025 Details Tickets: On sale July 1 at 10 a.m. CT at eeeeeatscon.com exclusively for Chase cardholders. When: August 23-24, 2025 Chase Sapphire…
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Saturday, August 23rd
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1357 N Elston Ave., Chicago, IL
1357 N Elston Ave.
Aug23
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.
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Saturday, August 23rd
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Englewood Village Market
Grow Greater Englewood’s 6th Annual Englewood Village Market kicks off on Saturday, June 14th to connect residents with Black-owned businesses and activities rooted in Black…
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Saturday, August 23rd
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Wine Down at Gallagher Way
On Saturday, August 23, Gallagher Way transforms into wine country with a laid-back tasting event featuring plenty of wines to sample, live music, floral bouquet…
Wrigleyville
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Saturday, August 23rd
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago International Boat Show
Chicago International Boat Show August 21–24, 2025 | Navy Pier Marina & Festival Grounds The Chicago International Boat Show launches this summer with an all-new…
Streeterville
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Saturday, August 23rd
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Thirsty Ears Festival
The Thirsty Ears Festival, now in its tenth year, is Chicago’s only classical music street festival. For two days we close Wilson Ave. to feature…
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Saturday, August 23rd
2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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ACM School of Music
1758 W. Wilson St.
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2025 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-23-tickets-1005024624707?aff=choosechicag&discount=3rd30 Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs… Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Summer Whiskey Tasting…
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Saturday, August 23rd
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Galeria Chicago
9 West Division Street
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
DreamLoud Day Fest
🎤 DreamLoud Day Fest presented by Nialand is a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience celebrating music, creativity, and connection—curated for urban Black creatives and art lovers who…
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Saturday, August 23rd
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SOUTHSIDE SANCTUARY
4702 S KING DRIVE
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Zoo Uncorked: Wines & Vines
Sip, savor, and explore at Wines & Vines, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s exclusive 21+ event featuring the grand opening of our breathtaking Tropical Forests habitat! Enjoy a…
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Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Aug23
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…
Streeterville
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Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Navy Pier
August 24, 2025: Aug24
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…
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Sunday, August 24th
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd

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