Veggie Fest
Head to Veggie Fest for: Delicious Plant-Based Delights Live Music & Entertainment Children’s Activities Cooking Demos Inspiring Speakers Wellness Workshops Eco-Marketplace Exciting Games & Crafts
Head to Veggie Fest for: Delicious Plant-Based Delights Live Music & Entertainment Children’s Activities Cooking Demos Inspiring Speakers Wellness Workshops Eco-Marketplace Exciting Games & Crafts
Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 5 stages, 250+ vendors, food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performance, and more! $20 Suggested Donation – All Ages – Your donation helps pay...
"Held in conjunction with Highwood’s Evening Gourmet Market, this foodie fest showcases a plethora of dishes with the ever-popular taste (and scent) of garlic, with a garlic trivia contest, garlic tattoos and hennas, live music and plenty of family-friendly activities to entertain all evening long. Not to worry, there will be loads of mints on...
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 artworks directly from the creators. The Fest brings free live music, performances and art demonstrations — along with street food and craft beer from local...
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 Bears Gone Phishin' | 8-10 PM String Cheese Incident Tribute Cream Cheese Accident | 6-7:30 PM August 16 Wilco Tribute Wilclone | 8-10 PM Great...
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 three stages, great food, drinks, and tasty treats from local restaurants, and a variety of kids’ activities, create a fun and festive family-friendly event. Artist...
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 on fresh Maine lobster flown in daily from the East Coast, cool off with an ice-cold drink, explore unique craft booths, and enjoy live music...
Get ready for a culinary passport unlike any other. Around the World Food Truck Festival brings a global tasting tour to The Forge: Lemont Quarries with an eclectic lineup of local and regional food trucks serving bold, international flavors. From Greek gyros and Maine lobster rolls to Hawaiian barbecue, Belgian waffles, and Korean dumplings, there’s...
Celebrate spring at the annual , a lively three-day German festival in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. The family-friendly event features traditional German food and beer, live music, dancing, cultural performances, and festive activities all weekend long. Guests can enjoy polka bands, maypole traditions, ethnic dance programs, and plenty of neighborhood charm while celebrating Chicago’s German...
Get ready for a weekend full of classic Chicago eats at the in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. This family-friendly festival brings together some of Chicagoland’s favorite hot dog vendors to compete for the title of “Top Dog,” with attendees voting for their favorites. Along with plenty of Chicago-style hot dogs, the fest features live music,...
Four days of summer fun in downtown Wheaton with carnival rides, live music, food, kids' activities, an arts & crafts fair, and more. Free admission.
xperience a weekend of Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, artisan vendors, and family-friendly fun at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lincoln Park. Enjoy authentic Greek flavors and cultural performances while celebrating the vibrant traditions and hospitality of the Greek community.
Follow the smell of slow-smoked BBQ to Northcenter for a weekend packed with award-winning ribs, live music, local food vendors, family activities, and community fun. Cast your vote for your favorite BBQ, enjoy entertainment on multiple stages, and sample plenty of delicious festival fare.
rowse original artwork from more than 100 juried artists as downtown Deerfield transforms into an open-air gallery. Enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities, a Kids Art Zone, face painting, food and drinks, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Free admission.
Explore Burlington Park as more than 80 juried artists showcase original paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and more. This free outdoor art festival also features children's art activities, local food vendors, and a charming downtown setting perfect for a summer stroll.
Stroll through Hyde Park and explore one of the Midwest’s oldest juried art fairs, featuring nearly 200 artists showcasing original paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, sculpture, and more. Enjoy live blues music, family-friendly activities, food vendors, and a vibrant community atmosphere at this free outdoor event
rowse original artwork from more than 100 juried artists as downtown Deerfield transforms into an open-air gallery. Enjoy live music, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities, a Kids Art Zone, face painting, food and drinks, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Free admission.
Explore Burlington Park as more than 80 juried artists showcase original paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and more. This free outdoor art festival also features children's art activities, local food vendors, and a charming downtown setting perfect for a summer stroll.
Stroll through Hyde Park and explore one of the Midwest’s oldest juried art fairs, featuring nearly 200 artists showcasing original paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, sculpture, and more. Enjoy live blues music, family-friendly activities, food vendors, and a vibrant community atmosphere at this free outdoor event
Enjoy live music under the stars at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, featuring headlining performances by Melissa Etheridge, Blues Traveler, and Nelly. Concert tickets include zoo admission, free parking, unlimited carousel and Ferris wheel rides, plus access to food, drinks, and family-friendly fun throughout the evening.