The colors, music, dance and traditions of Mexico will light up Navy Pier during the exciting three-day events of Mexico Fest, scheduled for May 3-5, 2024. Dance along to noted dance troupes like Ballet Folklorico de Chicago and move to the rhythms of bands like Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago at … [Read more...] about Mexico Fest at Navy Pier
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Howard Street Carnaval
Celebrate the colorful and joyful carnival traditions of Africa and the Caribbean at the inaugural Howard Street Carnaval on April 27, 2024, in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Join the free festivities which include a parade of costumed dancers, music and a festival in Willye B. White Park. … [Read more...] about Howard Street Carnaval
Greek Heritage Parade
Celebrate Greek culture and independence at the annual Greek Heritage Parade on April 7, 2024, in the Greektown neighborhood on the near west side. Every year the Greek community celebrates its liberation from 400 years of Ottoman and Turkish occupation which occurred on March 25, … [Read more...] about Greek Heritage Parade
Maxwell Street Market
There's no Chicago market more iconic than Maxwell Street Market. This year, the market runs every Sunday, May through October 2024, 9 am -3 pm. Open since 1912, this bustling marketplace is much more than just a place to shop, it's a Chicago cultural mecca. Maxwell Street was where Chicago … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market
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, March 31, 2024, this year and events include a variety of Easter egg hunts, photo opps, cruises and food … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Easter Events
Sor Juana Festival Events
The annual Sor Juana Festival honors the historic Mexican writer, feminist and nun, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz with a dynamic line-up of artists, writers, filmmakers and singers at the National Museum of Mexican Art through June 1, 2024. Check out some of the … [Read more...] about Sor Juana Festival Events
Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
Hunt for Easter eggs as well as one-of-a-kind vintage finds at the free Easter Vintage Eggstravanganza Fest hosted by Windy City Market on March 30-31, 2024, in the Portage Park neighborhood. Celebrate the Easter holiday by browsing through 100 vendors displaying vintage clothes, housewares, … [Read more...] about Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
South Loop Easter Egg Hunt
Head to the Chicago Women's Park in the Prairie District for an outdoor egg hunt and other festivities during the South Loop Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, 2024. Prepare for springtime fun with an easter hunt for over 15,000 eggs, a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, pinatas, and sports … [Read more...] about South Loop Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
Celebrate Easter and spring at Lincoln Park Zoo for the annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Connect with furry friends and experience Easter traditions at this beloved event. The exciting activities will run from 8 am to noon and include multiple egg hunts for … [Read more...] about Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Lincoln Park Zoo
St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
It's the green season again! Chicago's Irish pride runs deep and there's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than at the free St. Patrick's Day events at Gallagher Way on March 10.2024. The festivities include activities for ages during this family-friendly celebration. Kick off the fun … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
New Flyover Chicago Attraction
Chicago's iconic skyline and skyscrapers just got a little closer with the opening of the Flyover Chicago immersive flying experience at Navy Pier. The exciting attraction opens on March 1, 2024. Swoop over clouds and soar over landmarks like the Chicago Theater and DuSable Lake Shore Drive with … [Read more...] about New Flyover Chicago Attraction
Pop-Up Concerts at Driehaus Museum
Journey back into the opulence of the Gilded Age at Chicago's own Downton Abbey at the Driehaus Museum, a restored 19th-century mansion just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The museum will host a series of holiday pop-up concerts on December 16, 2023, and December 21, 2023. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Concerts at Driehaus Museum
