Enjoy all that's jolly and bright during the festive season at the beloved Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier. Slide, skate, ride and soak up holiday fun at this indoor fest from December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Head to Navy Pier's Festival Hall and take in the 420-foot holiday … [Read more...] about Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
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St. Lucia Festival of Lights
Celebrate the beautiful Swedish tradition of St. Lucia Day at the Swedish American Museum in the Andersonville neighborhood. The annual candlelit procession down Clark Street will take place on December 13, 2025. Starting at sunset around 4:45 pm, specially selected St. Lucia girls" wearing … [Read more...] about St. Lucia Festival of Lights
Chicago Architecture Biennial
The city's most anticipated architecture event, the Chicago Architecture Biennial, unfolds this year with the theme, "SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change," featuring exhibits, panel discussions, films, performances, activations and events across the city through February 28, … [Read more...] about Chicago Architecture Biennial
View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago
The delicate blooms of cherry blossoms trees are a beloved marker of the spring season but you don't have to travel to Japan to enjoy them. Chicago's cherry blossom season typically runs from late April to early May in Jackson Park. Head to Hyde Park and the Garden of the … [Read more...] about View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago
Chi-Village Kwanzaa Celebration
The exuberant seven-day African American tradition of Kwanzaa will be celebrated with eight hours of free music, dance, workshops and presentations by Chi-Village in the Roseland community on December 26, 2024. The second annual Chi-Village Kwanzaa Celebration weaves the past and … [Read more...] about Chi-Village Kwanzaa Celebration
Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
The Andersonville neighborhood's historic Swedish roots will be on full display during the sixth annual Viking Pub Crawl down Clark Street on November 17, 2024. Hundreds of revelers will don viking gear and grab a commemorative glass as they visit a dozen bars and restaurants offering specials … [Read more...] about Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
The pleasures of the season will fill the field around Wrigley Stadium in celebration of the cooler temperatures and bright foliage, Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way will run from October to November 2024. The Autumn Fest includes activities and offerings like seasonally themed food and drinks, … [Read more...] about Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
Chicago Lowrider Festival
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a visit to the Latine cultural event that showcases the Lowrider movement at the 13th annual Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival on October 12, 2024, at Navy Pier. At the festival, you can view more than 250 elaborately customized cars, as well … [Read more...] about Chicago Lowrider Festival
Beverly Art Walk
Explore the vibrant arts community of the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood at the 11th annual Beverly Art Walk on September 28, 2024. Hosted by the Beverly Arts Alliance, the Beverly Art Walk is a free, family-friendly event that spotlights local art and music. … [Read more...] about Beverly Art Walk
Taste of Chicago
The legendary summer food festival that spawned dozens of similar events across the city, the Taste of Chicago, returns to Grant Park for a showcase of Chicago's culinary diversity, on September 6-8, 2024. After a series of neighborhood food pop-ups, the Taste of Chicago opens in all its … [Read more...] about Taste of Chicago
Taste of Greektown
Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 34th annual Taste of Greektown on September 6-8, 2024. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality. The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown
Chicago Jazz Fest at Elastic Arts Foundation
The internationally acclaimed Chicago Jazz Fest draws music fans from all over the globe for the Millenium Park event but the fest also sponsors free neighborhood concerts, including the Elastic Arts Foundation on August 25, 27 and 28, 2024. Head to the Logan Square neighborhood to enjoy an … [Read more...] about Chicago Jazz Fest at Elastic Arts Foundation
