All Day

Taste of Greektown

Greek Town 315 S Halsted St, Chicago

Hellenic pride will take center stage when this acclaimed annual culinary fest on Halsted Street in Chicago’s happening West Loop returns for its 33rd year. As most Chicagoans know, this...

Free

German-American Oktoberfest

Lincoln Square 4700 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

Celebrate German culture in Lincoln Square with beer, pretzels, live music, spaetzle, kids activities, and. more!

Free

Printers Row Lit Fest

Printers Row 637 S. Dearborn, Chicago

Celebrate books and literature at the Printers Row Lit fest! In addition to books, there will be readings, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

Free
Ongoing

Winfield Good Ol’ Days

Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield

Live music, trolley tours, a  parade, a kid's zone with bouncy houses, face painting, food, and so much more!

Free

Throwback Music Fest

Gladstone Park 6030 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

Travel back in time through the music and fun of the 1950s, 60s, 70, 80s, and 90s! This year features a full carnival! There will be a car show, pet...

$5

Art on the Fox

Downtown Algonquin Main St. and Washington St., Algonquin

A fun-filled festival weekend is in store as Art on the Fox makes an exciting return to the charming streets of Downtown Algonquin! Hosted by the Village of Algonquin, the...

Free

Renegade Craft Fair

Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago

Shop from 400+ artists at Renegade Chicago’s fall market.

Lakeview Taco Fest

Southport Corridor 3500 N. Southport Ave, Chicago

With its eclectic mix of stores, boutiques and restaurants, the Southport Corridor is arguably one of the hottest commercial strips in Chicago. This August it gets even more sizzling when...

Free

Thirsty Ears Festival

Ravenswood Wilson between Hermitage and Ravenswwood, Chicago

"ACM’s Thirsty Ears Festival is Chicago’s only classical music street festival! For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood are closed to feature stellar ensembles and soloists performing music...

Free

Scandinavian Day Festival

Sough Elgin 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin

Enjoy celebrating the cultures of Scandinavia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, at this one day festival in South Elgin. There will be food, dance, crafts, and music!   Kids...

$15