Experience the sights and sounds of the zoo after dark, visiting animals and sipping cocktails at this adults-only evening event, Saturday Night at Lincoln Park Zoo on May 10, 2025. Stroll through the grounds of Lincoln Park Zoo at night and enjoy special after-hours viewing of the … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets for Saturday Night at the Zoo
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Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park
Beer, food and cover bands are the hallmarks of the city's first festival of the summer, Chicago Mayfest. This year's 28th annual edition continues the tradition from May 16-18, 2025, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This year's fest will kick off at Armitage and Sheffield and … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park
Mole De Mayo Festival in Pilsen
Head to the historic Mexican neighborhood of Pilsen to explore the joys of the traditional chocolate-based dish of mole, at the 16th annual Mole De Mayo fest from May 24-26, 2025. Restaurants and chefs will offer their best recipes for the rich sauce served over enchiladas or meats … [Read more...] about Mole De Mayo Festival in Pilsen
Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest
Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 26th annual festival runs from May 29 to June 1, 2025, in the heart of Chicago's German community in Lincoln Square. Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole … [Read more...] about Celebrate German Culture at Chicago Maifest
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
For many neighborhood festival fans, the Summer fest season officially kicks off with the cover band glory of the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, set for May 23-25, 2025. The 40th annual celebration of community and local musicians draws enthusiastic crowds to the streets near the … [Read more...] about Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
Free and Cheap Easter Events
Easter in Chicago always brings excitement and hope, not just for the holiday but for the warmer weather of the spring season. Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025, this year and events include a variety of Easter egg hunts, photo opps, parties and food specials. Most … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Easter Events
Timeout Market Chicago Easter Event
Hop over to Timeout Market Chicago for a family-friendly Easter at the Market event on April 20, 2025, in the West Loop neighborhood. Dress in your festive spring attire and join in the fun-filled activities. Hunt for eggs on the second floor of the market, sample tasty treats at … [Read more...] about Timeout Market Chicago Easter Event
Celebrate Spring with a Bonfire at Andersonville’s Valborg
Join the Swedish tradition of welcoming spring and banishing winter with a roaring bonfire, music, poetry, food and dance at the second annual Valborg in the Andersonville neighborhood on April 30, 2025. Sit around the bonfire and toss the worries you've written down into the flames to kick … [Read more...] about Celebrate Spring with a Bonfire at Andersonville’s Valborg
Chicago Rum Festival
Explore the varied tastes, histories and complexities of rum during the 8th annual Chicago Rum Festival in the Logan Square neighborhood on April 26, 2025. Rum connoisseurs, casual consumers and industry professionals will mingle at this annual event that includes rum tastings, workshops, … [Read more...] about Chicago Rum Festival
Norwood Park Egg Hunt
Put on your super-sleuth gear for this popular annual event that scatters 10k eggs for participants to discover. The Norwood Park Egg Hunt kicks off on Saturday, April 12, 2025, Pick up a map at the Depot and hop around from business to business around the corridor to search for eggs and … [Read more...] about Norwood Park Egg Hunt
Jarvis Square Egg Hunt and Live Music
Head to Rogers Park to celebrate the spring season with an egg hunt around Jarvis Square accompanied by high-energy live music with a fun-filled Jarvis alfresco event on April 19, 2026. Stroll around the lively block between Jarvis and Greenview and enjoy refreshments from local restaurants, … [Read more...] about Jarvis Square Egg Hunt and Live Music
Enjoy A Free Latin Jazz Concert
Head to the Humboldt Park neighborhood for a sizzling free concert of Latin jazz music with award-winning musician Richard Pena at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center on April 12, 2025. Richard Pena will perform the world premiere of his new album, "The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar," which … [Read more...] about Enjoy A Free Latin Jazz Concert