Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
Start: 2026-07-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-16T17:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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July 10, 2026: Jul10
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, July 10th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
July 11, 2026: Jul11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
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Saturday, July 11th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
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Saturday, July 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
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Saturday, July 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
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Saturday, July 11th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 12, 2026: Jul12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
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Sunday, July 12th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 12th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 13, 2026: Jul13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Monday, July 13th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Monday, July 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Monday, July 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Monday, July 13th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 14, 2026: Jul14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Tuesday, July 14th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Tuesday, July 14th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, July 14th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 15, 2026: Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 15th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! Join us for the popular midweek  Jazzin’ at the Shedd series with unforgettable evenings of music, mingling and marine life.…
South Loop
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Wednesday, July 15th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
July 16, 2026: Jul16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 16th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.