One of Chicago's most beloved street fests, Taste of Lincoln Avenue, returns to thrill foodies and music lovers alike on July 25-26, 2025. Taking over the intersection of Fullerton and Lincoln Ave., the 41st annual fest is one of the highlights of the Chicago summer season. Food, arts and … [Read more...] about Taste of Lincoln Avenue
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Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Taste the delicious Mexican food traditions of authentic tacos and tamales at the inaugural Tacos Y Tamales Festival on July 18-20, 2025, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Experience a variety of Latin American cultural highlights at this free, three-day festival. Sample different tamales … [Read more...] about Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Taste of River North
Sample a delicious selection of River North's popular restaurants, dance to live music and absorb the joys of summer at the annual Taste of River North on July 18-19, 2025. This three-day food fest supplies chances to try neighborhood eateries like Lure Fish Bar, Tree House Chicago and … [Read more...] about Taste of River North
Fiesta Del Sol
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
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
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
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
