• Lincolnwood Fest

    Lincolnwood 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood, United States

    Lincolnwood Fest is a four-day event focused on bringing family and friends together for traditional fun. Enjoy daily live music from local and regional bands, a business expo, carnival rides, games, bingo, a Classic Car Show, and much more! HOURS Carnival Rides, Games, Midway: THURSDAY, July 25 — 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. FRIDAY, July...

    Free
  • Taste of Lincoln Avenue

    Taste of Lincoln 2500 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago

    One of Chicago's best street fests! An amazing line-up from bands all over the Midwest. Local food favorites Arts & crafts Kids’ Carnival is BACK with non-stop activities for your littles including inflatables, arts/crafts and performances.  

    Free
  • Wicker Park Fest

    Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    "As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife...

    Free
  • Bantu Fest

    Midway Plaisance 1130 Midway Plaissance Near 60th & Ellis, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Bantu Fest is Chicago's biggest multi-cultural festival that brings over 50,000 people from over 30 different countries to celebrate Love, Peace & Unity. Bantu Fest is a one-of-a-kind event that promotes cultural exchange and diversity among nations. The event is designed to entertain, as well as educate people of all nations on countries featured,...

    $10
  • Live on the Lake

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, and some delicious food. 2PM-11PM House Calls  

    Free
  • Live on the Lake

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Navy Pier's live outdoor music series is returning this summer in the Bier Garden! Enjoy some rides on the pier, some live music, and some delicious food. 2-4:30PM Fareed Haque 4:30PM & 6:30PM DJ Papa G 5:30PM & 7:00PM Hurricane Reggae Band (Reggae)  

    Free
  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Maryanne Johnson & Lenny Marsh...

    Free
  • Edison Park Fest

    Edison Park Olmsted & Oliphant, Chicago, IL, United States

    Edison Park Fest returns with live music, food, inflatables, a bike parade, balloon twisting, and more.

    Free
  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Shanta Nurullah & Mars Caulton...

    Free
  • Mini Fest

    Altitude Trampoline Park 404 N Armour St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Mini Fest features: Free Activities Mini Art Workshops Artists & Small Shops Live Music Food Trucks Mini Fest is a non-profit event bringing art education to the youth at a fraction of the cost. Connecting like-minded people from around Chicago, we are working to build a reachable network of entrepreneurs, creatives, and entertainers. Mini Fest's...

    Free
  • Noche Caribeña

    Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is honored to present to you some of the most prominent artists from Puerto Rico and Chicago at Noche Caribeña at the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park. This concert promises an eclectic mix of musical genres, ranging from Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean folk to popular Latin American hits, big band...

  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Julie Helenius & Mars Caulton...

    Free
  • Music Under Glass: Rosalba Valdez y Los Valientes

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    *Registration for this performance will open on August 1, 2024; the link will be added here* Rosalba Valdez and her eight-piece band perform “Yo Soy Mexicana.” Showcasing music from her debut EP and her upcoming self-titled album, Rosalba’s band is reminiscent of captivating performances by the famous and beloved, Selena Quintanilla and mainstream artists such as Becky G....

    Free, but must register in advance. Space is limited.
  • Palatine Street Fest

    Downtown Palatine Brockway & Slade St., Palatine, IL, United States

    Downtown Palatine Street Fest has been the premier suburban street festival since 2000.  Palatine Street Fest features live music, local cuisine, and family entertainment and activities over a three-day period in late August.   We are excited to announce that Street Fest will kick off on Friday with the ultimate 80's Dance Party featuring Sixteen...

    Free
  • Skokie’s Backlot Bash

    Skokie Oakton and Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL, United States

    Live music, a carnival, food, a 5k, bingo, entertainment and more.

    Free
  • Chalk Howard Fest

    Rogers Park Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Presented by the Rogers Park Business Alliance, Chalk Howard Street Fest features world-renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, food by local purveyors, opportunities for amateur artists and family-friendly music and entertainment. Get there early to watch incredible art be created in front of your eyes, or join the fun and chalk your own masterpiece! Later...

    Free
  • Wiggleworms/Movie at Gallagher Way

    Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States

    Chicago's famous Wiggleworms from the Old Town School of Folk Music are back with free performances at Gallagher Way.  There will be music, movement, bubbles, and plenty of fun for kids and parents! Each week will feature different performers and a different kids' movie will play after the performance. Performers: Laura Doherty & Rob Newhouse...

    Free
  • Chicago Jazz Festival

    Millennium Park 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

    The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC). As in previous years, outside alcohol is not allowed for the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park, but alcohol at various price points may be purchased...

    Free
  • Nashwood

    Downtown Highwood 17 Highwood Ave., HIghwood, IL, United States

    Attendees of all ages are encouraged to don their cowboy boots and hats over Labor Day Weekend for three days of FREE live country, bluegrass, blues and Southern rock music, as well as Southern inspired food and drink specials. With the majority of acts coming up from Nashville, songs will permeate the air as music...

    Free
  • Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling

    Downtown Naperville Jackson Avenue, between Eagle and Ewing Streets, Naperville, IL, United States

    The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a Family Fun...

    Free