Enjoy Fall fun with apple-inspired food, drinks and artisan goods at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest, October 5-6, 2024. Celebrate the new season with a bounty of edible goodness. Midwest farms will be serving up fresh apples and related dishes and local restaurants and food … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
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Oktoberfestiversary
Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 12-13, 2024. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Sip on special tappings from Beglye and Dovetail while munching on sausages, lobster rolls and … [Read more...] about Oktoberfestiversary
World Dumpling Fest
Explore Chicago's diverse cultures with music, dance and samples of all the variations of ethnic dumplings during the annual World Dumpling Fest on September 21, 2024 in the Logan Square neighborhood. The Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts the fourth annual World Dumpling Fest to support and promote … [Read more...] about World Dumpling Fest
Lakeview East Art Festival
The 19th annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts showcases an exciting range of visual arts and live music on two stages in the Lakeview neighborhood on September 14-15, 2024. Explore a line-up of 150 juried artists from around the country displaying everything from … [Read more...] about Lakeview East Art Festival
Lakeview Taco Fest
Munch your way through Southport Avenue and cast your vote for the best taco during the annual Lakeview Taco Fest on September 7-8, 2024. Celebrate the 11th year of the Lakeview Taco Fest with samplings of a range of taco styles and fillings, including chorizo, goat, lamb, mushroom and duck. The … [Read more...] about Lakeview Taco Fest
Ravenswood ArtWalk
The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 21 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 14-15, 2024. The area's artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk for the first time in two years, with a host of fun and interactive activities. Unfolding … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk
Cheap Things to do in Chicago During the DNC
The Democratic National Convention draws politicos and volunteers from all over the country eager to make a difference in the U.S. In between jam-packed days and witnessing Kamala Harris take her position as the party's official nominee. Chicago offers an exciting line-up of … [Read more...] about Cheap Things to do in Chicago During the DNC
Chalk Howard Street
The fun and creativity of chalk art will transform Rogers Park's Howard Street during the annual Chalk Howard Street on August 24, 2024. This free event hosts internationally renowned 2D and 3D artists from around the country. Chalk Street Howard is Chicago's only chalk fest and … [Read more...] about Chalk Howard Street
Free Printer’s Row Art Fest
Head to the historic Printer's Row neighborhood in the South Loop to explore art and live music during the annual Printers's Row Art Fest on August 10-11, 2024. Browse through the original artworks of 95 juried artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography and fashion while … [Read more...] about Free Printer’s Row Art Fest
Retro on Roscoe Festival
Go back in time and enjoy oldies and throwback fashion at the 27th annual Retro on Roscoe festival on August 9-11, 2024 in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Groove to music on three stages, including a family stage, within a six-block stretch of Roscoe Village. Enjoy music from the … [Read more...] about Retro on Roscoe Festival
Little Italy Festa
Celebrate Italian history and heritage in the historic Little Italy neighborhood at the annual Taylor Street Little Italy Festa on August 8-11, 2024. Discover the vibrant essence of Italian culture while enjoying traditional food, music and traditions. Dance and sing along to live entertainment … [Read more...] about Little Italy Festa
Bud Billiken Parade
Head to Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood to witness the second largest parade in the U.S. after the Rose Bowl; the historic Bud Billiken Parade celebrates 95 years of African American music, pageantry and community on August 10, 2024. Filled with over 200 elaborate marching bands, drill teams, … [Read more...] about Bud Billiken Parade