The largest Latino fest in the country returns to the Pilsen neighborhood on July 31-August 3, 2025, with the highly anticipated Fiesta Del Sol. This year's festival commemorates 53 years of celebrating Latino art, music, food and traditions with a four-day, family-friendly … [Read more...] about Fiesta Del Sol
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International Festival of Life
Enjoy the global rhythms of reggae, African and Latin music at the 32nd annual African/ Caribbean International Festival of Life, July 11-13, 2025. Dive into the music, food and art of different cultures during this beloved event in the South Loop. The headliners for this … [Read more...] about International Festival of Life
Wicker Park Fest
Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025. This popular neighborhood fest draws visitors from across the country who love cutting-edge sounds and funky arts and crafts vendors. Trendy Wicker Park has been the headquarters … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest
Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. It's even better when you can also enjoy blockbuster savings! Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at participating … [Read more...] about Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
Chinatown Summer Fair
The dynamic colors and traditions of Chinese culture will be the highlight of the Chinatown Summer Fair, scheduled for July 26-27, 2025. This free, family-friendly event offers food, arts and crafts and entertainment for everyone in the historic Chinatown neighborhood. The fair … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Enjoy the spirit-filled gospel music genre that was created in Chicago at the annual Gospel Music Festival on July 12, 2025, in Millennium Park. This beloved fest draws fans from all over the country to hear some of gospel's greatest voices at this free event. A cherished Chicago tradition … [Read more...] about Chicago Gospel Music Festival
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
Camp out at AMC Theatres this summer! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. Image: AMC Theatres From June 23 to Aug. 13, … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
Free movies at Millennium Park
There's nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millennium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millenium Park Film Series, running from July 1 to August 19, 2025. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park
1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration
The annual 1865 Fest brings cultural family activities, live music, educational workshops, food and fun to Garfield Park for three days, June 18-20, 2025. Honoring the Juneteeth holiday that brought freedom to enslaved Americans two years after official emancipation in 1865, the free events … [Read more...] about 1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration
DuSable Museum Juneteenth Celebration
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center celebrates Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S., with an all-day Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Yoga, horseback riding, a farmers market, roller … [Read more...] about DuSable Museum Juneteenth Celebration
Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars away from June 26 to August 7, 2025. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Chicago Pride Fest
Chicago is home to the nation's first recognized LGBTQ community and the annual Chicago Pride Fest is one of its most anticipated community events. The fest returns on June 21-22, 2025, with three stages of music, vendors, food, drinks and fun. Kicking off the weekend before the Chicago Pride … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Fest
