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96th Bud Billiken® Parade
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

96th Bud Billiken® Parade

96th Annual Bud Billiken® Parade & Back to School Festival Join us for one of Chicago’s most treasured and historic summer traditions, the 96th Annual…

Saturday, August 9th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Washington Park
5531 S. King Dr.
The 2nd Annual Taste of Bronzeville
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The 2nd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

🥳 The 2nd Annual Taste of Bronzeville Is Here! 🎾 Food. Music. Community. Tennis. Bronzeville’s biggest block party is back—and this year we’re serving up…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
XS Tennis
5336 S State
Ginza Holiday Festival
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ginza Holiday Festival

Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Veggie Fest Chicago 2025
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Veggie Fest Chicago 2025

15th Annual Veggie Fest Chicago Returns to Lisle IL August 9 & 10 2025 FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING One of North America’s largest and…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532
2701 Navistar Circle,
Northalsted Marketdays
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Northalsted Marketdays

Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Halsted & Belmont to Halsted & Addison
3600 N Halsted St
Kazoozapalooza: Pedal Powered Program Year 4: The Black Man from Macon
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kazoozapalooza: Pedal Powered Program Year 4: The Black Man from Macon

Cabinet of Curiosity presents “Kazoozapalooza Pedal Powered Program Year 4: The Black Man from Macon” beginning  July 26 at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at…

Saturday, August 9th
1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Various locations
Second Saturday Concert Series: Magic Carpet
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Second Saturday Concert Series: Magic Carpet

Join us an incredible evening at our farm for our Second Saturday Concert Series featuring ethno-funk music by Magic Carpet. Doors and farmer-made food served…

Saturday, August 9th
4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Global Gardens Chicago
4815 North Sacramento Avenue
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Aug9
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, August 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Aug10
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, August 10th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug10
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, August 10th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Aug10
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, August 10th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
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.
Ginza Holiday Festival
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ginza Holiday Festival

Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…

Sunday, August 10th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee Street
Northalsted Marketdays
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Northalsted Marketdays

Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features…

Sunday, August 10th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Halsted & Belmont to Halsted & Addison
3600 N Halsted St
2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s 59th annual Sunday carillon concert series, Bells of Summer will run from June 22nd through August 10th at 5-6 PM, featuring 8…

Sunday, August 10th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
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
Aug12
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.Tuesday, August 12th
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.
Rush Hour Concerts | | Kaia String Quartet
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts | | Kaia String Quartet

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | KAIA STRING QUARTET     Victoria Moreira and Naomi Culp, violins Susan Bengtson-Price, viola Hope Decelle, cello   Program: Efraín Amaya…

Tuesday, August 12th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Aug12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Presented by Pluto TV This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 1 through August 19.…

Tuesday, August 12th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph 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.
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Aug13
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…

Wednesday, August 13th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
bean-night

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