• 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 The Last Waltz (The Band) 5:30-8PM Pino Farina (Rock) 9-11:10PM Dr. Bombay (Cover – Variety)  

    Free
  • Bastille Day

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

    The Committee of French Speaking Societies invite the French Community and all the friends of France to celebrate the French national holiday of Bastille Day in Polk Bros Park on July 13.  Join us for an evening of free family-friendly entertainment, live music, and some tasty French treats.

    Free
  • Sundays on State

    State Street State Street from Lake St. to Van Buren St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The internationally acclaimed, award-winning event series, Sundays on State, transforms Chicago's most iconic street, State Street, when it closes to vehicular traffic from Lake to Adams on select dates each summer. Neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond unite for a free, interactive block party, while safely enjoying art, culture, active recreation, food, drinks, shopping,...

    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 Sol Dial 44:30PM & 6:30PM DJ Papa G 5:30PM & 7:00PM Kofi & New Roots (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: De'Jah Perkins & Renée Nanzer...

    Free
  • Music Under Glass: A Westside Perspective

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

    Kicking the series off, MFnMelo will perform tracks from his forthcoming EP’s “Shapes Of Transition” and “Limbo: Living In My Brain Occasionally”, which showcases some of Melo’s most vulnerable work to date! The show serves as a deeper dive into some of Melo’s previous work and the forthcoming EP’s in a more intimate and detailed manner. Melo will be accompanied by a band, additional vocalist and maybe even some pivotal guests. Just as the songs will be stripped...

    Free, but must register in advance. Space is limited.
  • Highwood Days Taco Fest

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

    Recognized as the City’s oldest festival, Highwood Days features one of the area’s largest carnivals, with rides, games, live music and more! The addition of Taco Fest brings together the region’s best taco-centric restaurants, caterers, and food trucks to offer a wide range of mouth-watering creations, along with full booze tents. Attendees will enjoy casting...

    Free
  • Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration

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

    The 2024 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Summer Season brings free world-class arts programming to the Midwest’s #1 attraction celebrating its milestone anniversary this season. Thursday, July 18 ¡Súbelo! Headlined by Fruko y Sus Tesos. Friday, July 19 Grant Park Orchestra Featuring Star Wars and More: the Music of John Williams. Saturday, July 20 Common In Performance with the Grant Park...

    Free
  • Tacos y Tamales Festival

    Pilsen Ashland Ave. & W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Best (and most authentic) Tacos y Tamales Chicago has to offer Wide Variety of Tamales from several regions of Latin America Handmade Tortillas Local Art Installations Merchant Vendors Authentic Mexican Chefs Strong Presence of Latin Music and Dance Performances Amazing Arts & Entertainment Beer Garden featuring Modelo’s portfolio of products Suggested Donation benefiting local...

    Free
  • Roscoe Village Burger Fest

    Roscoe Village 2000 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Local burger restaurants will be competing for Chicago's best burger, and you decide! There will also be two stages with music, arts & crafts, a Kids Zone, and more!   Suggested $10 donation

    Free
  • Colombian Fest

    North Park 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate Colombia with food, music, drinks, and fun!

    $5
  • Pitchfork Music Festival

    Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, United States

    One of Chicago's greatest music festivals! Gates will open each day at 12pm. Gate times are subject to change. Main gates for the festival are on Ashland, south of Lake Street, and Washington Blvd./Ogden Ave. You will need a valid photo ID and a digital ticket in order to enter. Children 10 and under can...

    $10 – $129
  • Voyage En France

    Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Join us for a day filled with French-inspired delights and cultural experiences at Voyage en France! On Saturday, immerse yourself in the charm of France with partners including Alliance Français, the French Chamber of Commerce, and the French Consulate. Throughout the park, enjoy photo stations and iconic sights including an Eiffel Tower replica. Indulge in...

    $15
  • Glencoe Festival of Art

    Glencoe 700 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe, IL, United States

    The festival, which covers Glencoe’s downtown, features more than 90 juried artists showing and selling paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and more! Family-friendly (and dog-friendly, too!), there are activities just for kids and live artist demonstrations, as well as non-stop live music along with restaurants and cafes on the festival route offering delicious meals and...

    Free
  • Chicago Food Truck Festival

    South Loop 2300 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy some of the best food in Chicago at the Summer Food Truck Festival. Admission is free, but then you pay for any food you'd like. There will be games and live music as well!

    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 Vintage Vinyl Revue (Cover – Rock) 5:30-8PM Shamarr Allen (Funk/Blues) 9-11:10PM Sixteen Candles (Cover - 80s)  

    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 Surabhi Ensemble 4:30PM & 6:30PM DJ Papa G 5:30PM & 7:00PM The Drastics (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: Rachael Botz & Will Fancher...

    Free
  • Lake County Fair

    Grayslake 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL, United States

    Celebrating its 95th year, the Lake County Fair is back with a fair of Olympic proportions! From ferris wheels to funnel cakes, the Lake County Fair offers gold medal fun for everyone. Enjoy motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. All grandstand and arena events are free with admission!...

    $15
  • DuPage County Fair

    DuPage Country Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

    There is something for everyone at the Fair. Plenty of entertainment, animals, food, exhibits and carnival rides. Fun for all ages. Adults (ages 13 & up): $10 Seniors (ages 62 & up): $5 Children (ages 3-12): $5 Children (2 & under): FREE Active Military Personnel w/ID: FREE Mega Pass (in advance): $30 Includes admission +...

    $10