Celebrate Chicago's rich blues heritage at the world's largest free blues festival. Enjoy four days of live performances from legendary artists and emerging musicians at Millennium Park, plus special events throughout the city. F.
Join Celebrate Highwood as they launch a groundbreaking event June 6-9, 2024 throughout the City of Highwood in the their TO BE THEIR first-ever International Mural Festival. A diverse base of 12 internationally renowned muralists will paint vibrant art installations on the exterior walls 12 building throughout Highwood. In addition to 12 hand-selected artists, this...
I lived in Andersonville for 5 years, and this is one of my favorite street festivals of the summer. There's great food, music, and a bustling community having a good time!
Celebrate Greece with authentic food, pastries, music, art, and a kids zone!
A juried art fair with a children’s art project, food and drink vendors, live music and dance performances, and more.
The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 30th Annual BARK (formerly BARK in the Park and BARK from the Heart) is Chicago’s oldest dog-friendly, outdoor fundraiser for the whole family! More than 1,200 dog lovers, canine companions, and people who want to help animals in need will raise $250,000 to support The Anti-Cruelty Society’s mission. We welcome all dog...
220 juried artists, a garden walk, music stage, children's corner with face painting, crafts, and mad science.
125 juried artists, cuisine, music stages, kids art activities, and more!
This free event will include 40+ makers and artists—featuring paintings, sculpture, jewelry & wearables, prints, and more—as well as a dj, food, and festivities. Live music to follow.
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...
Kids can explore the sights, smells, and textures of nature. Listen to stories, participate in arts and crafts, play in the sensory bin, and make music. Designed for children ages 1–5, Caregivers must stay with their children.
A music festival in downtown Winnetka, Band of Horses are headlining on Friday, Milky Chance are headlining on Saturday. Click the link for the full lineup. Winnetka Music festival returns to the North Shore with two days of music and interactive experiences for the whole family.
Highland Dancing competition, children’s activities, dogs of Scotland, a British Car show, a Celtic rock stage, knobbly knees contest .kilts, candy, jewelry and of course shortbread and haggis! Kids 12 and under are free!
Taste of Des Plaines is a summer street festival that appeals to all ages with two stages for live entertainment, family activities, beer tents, local food vendors and more! Come and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and don’t forget to stop by our photo op....
Eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite hits of different genres! Adults $20, Kids 4-12: $15 June 14, 5-10 PM Disco Night Boogie Wonder Band | 8-10 PM Tina Turner Tribute Simply the Best | 6-7:30 PM June 15, 5-10 PM Coldplay Tribute Fix You | 8-10 PM The Flaming...
Navy Pier is hosting a two-day FREE soul music festival. SATURDAY SCHEDULE | JUNE 15 NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN | 2PM-11PM 2:00PM – Bumpus 4:00PM – Chibrations 6:30PM – Michael Damani 9:00PM – Meagan McNeal WAVE WALL STAGE | 1PM-10PM 1:00PM – Lori Branch 3:00PM – TBA 6:00PM – DJ M-DOK 8:00PM – DJ Lady...
SInce 1993, people have been painting a wall in Rogers Park as a community event. Come check out the creations!
Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Chicago’s Grant Park! This award-winning, family-friendly art fair welcomes 200 juried artists from around the country and draws thousands of art enthusiasts from Chicago and beyond. Live music stages in various locations along with delicious food, beer, wine and sangria add to the festive atmosphere. Stop in the Kids...
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,...
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 & Liz Klassen...