The Annual Taste of River North returns this weekend. When: July 21-23, 2017 Fri. 5PM-10PM, Sat. 12PM-10PM, Sun. 11AM-8PM. Where: Ward Park at Kingsbury St. and Erie St. FREE: $5 suggested donation. (Chicago residents aren't required to pay entrance fees to street festivals. More info … [Read more...] about Taste of River North July 21-23
Chicago festivals
Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 22-23
Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 22-23. When: July 22-23, 2017, 12 Noon-10 pm Where: 2200 N. Sheffield (at Webster) Suggested donation $10 tour donations benefit the Sheffield Neighborhood Association. See prices below for concerts. Listen to music, drink adult beverages and snoop … [Read more...] about Sheffield Music Fest and Garden Walk July 22-23
ArtFest Michigan Avenue July 21-23
ArtFest Michigan Avenue July 21-23. When: July 21- 23, 2017, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10a-5p Where: Pioneer Court, 401 N Michigan Ave. at the Chicago Tribune Tower Free admission. About 100 juried artists will be featured at this “all art” show. Bright Pink is the charity … [Read more...] about ArtFest Michigan Avenue July 21-23
Southport Art & Music Festival July 15-16
The Southport Art & Music Festival features an assorted mix of fine art, live music and a kids activity area. When: July 15-16, 2017, Saturday and Sunday 10AM-5PM Where: 3650 N. Southport (1400W) at Waveland (3650N) to Grace (3800). Admission is a $5 suggested donation. The festival … [Read more...] about Southport Art & Music Festival July 15-16
Chinatown Summer Fair July 16
The Chinatown Summer Fair this weekend. When: Sunday, July 16, 2017, 10:00AM-7:00PM Where: 2200 S. Wentworth (at Cermak Rd.) to 24th Place FREE Admission Consider riding the water taxi to Chinatown from downtown. Here's a guide. This iconic and popular annual celebration of Far East … [Read more...] about Chinatown Summer Fair July 16
Free Millennium Park concerts
Free Millennium Park concerts. Whether you're picnicking on the Great Lawn or you've snagged a free seat in the back half of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion attending a concert in Millennium Park is one of the best deals in town. Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, 312 742-1168. More info … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park concerts
Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival
Millennium Park Family Fun Festival offers arts and crafts, music, educational activities and more for kids of all ages. Where: Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph, (Big White Tent in northwest corner) When: Daily, June 19 - August 20, 2017 • 10 am-2 pm. Related posts: Free things to do at … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Free Family Fun Festival
Millennium Art Festival July 7-9
Millennium Art Festival When: July 7-9, 2017, Friday 11a-6p, Saturday 10a-6p & Sunday 10a-5p. Where: N. Michigan Ave. & E. Lake St. (Lake St. between Michigan Ave. and Stetson Ave. ) FREE Admission The Millennium Art Festival brings an array of artwork, including paintings, … [Read more...] about Millennium Art Festival July 7-9
West Fest July 7-9
West Fest is known for its cutting edge music and an emphasis on 'local,' from the food to the vendor participants. When: July 7-9, 2017 Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. and Sun. 12-10pm Where: West Town, Chicago Ave. between Damen and Paulina FREE Admission; $5 donation requested to attend West Fest. 20% … [Read more...] about West Fest July 7-9
Square Roots Festival July 7-9
Square Roots Festival July 7-9. Rated as one of the top ten festivals in Chicago the Square Roots Festival is returning. When: July 7-9, 2017 Fri. 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sat. July 11, 12:00 – 10:00 PM, Sun. 12:00 – 9:00 PM Where: Lincoln Avenue between Montrose (4400N) and Wilson (4600N). FREE … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival July 7-9
Tickets on sale Bears Family Fun Fest
Tickets on sale Bears Family Fun Fest. Bear down! Tickets go on sale to the public beginning Thursday, June 29 at 11:00 am Central. Group tickets (20 or more) can be purchased by calling the Chicago Bears Ticket Sales and Service Team at (847) 615-BEAR (2327). Be sure to secure the best locations … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale Bears Family Fun Fest
Taste of Chicago Survival Guide
Taste of Chicago Survival Guide. There are 67 food vendors, including 16 food trucks and 16 pop-up restaurants (pop-ups for one- and two-days only). When: July 5-9, 2017, Hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 5-7: 11 am - 9 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9: 10 am - 9 pm. Food and … [Read more...] about Taste of Chicago Survival Guide
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