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Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Rogers Part Art Festival Grounds 6900 N Glenwood Ave / 1400 W Morse Ave., Chicago

For over twenty years, The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) has presented a free, weekend-long arts festival featuring over 100 artist booths, open studios, and live entertainment on outdoor stages.  Attendees view and purchase handmade...

Free
Ongoing

Naper Nights

Naper Settlement 523 S Webster St, Naperville

Eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite hits of different genres! Adults $20, Kids 4-12: $15 August 15 Widespread Panic, Grateful Dead, & Phish Tribute...

$4 – $15

Air and Water Show

North Avenue Beach Chicago

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE Air and Water show in the country. The show can be viewed along the...

Free

Evanston Art and Big Fork Fest

Downtown Evanston 800 Church Street, Evanston

130 juried artists from around the country will show and sell their art including paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, one-of-a-kind furniture, home accessories and more! Live music on...

Free

Great American Lobster Fest

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Mark your calendar for the Great American Lobster Fest, a lively seafood bash happening at Chicago’s famous Navy Pier, perfectly timed with the thrilling Chicago Air & Water Show. Feast...

Free but you can buy lobster!

Roaring Nights: Better Than Ezra & Tonic

Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield

Join us for an unforgettable nights of music, fun, and celebration as Brookfield Zoo Chicago marks its 90th anniversary with Roaring Nights. Set against the backdrop of the Zoo's landscapes...

$45