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Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook
Sep10
Nov19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook

Join us for Tasty Tuesdays – Try Spirits & Spice Fall Cocktail Recipes in Oakbrook! Indulge in an afternoon of delicious drinks and delightful flavors.…

Tuesday, September 10th
5:00 p.m.Tuesday, November 19th
6:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
ART on THE MART
Sep12
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ART on THE MART

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining…

Thursday, September 12thWednesday, November 20th
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
2024 Chicago Japan Film Collective: Online Streaming
Nov14
Nov24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2024 Chicago Japan Film Collective: Online Streaming

The Chicago Japan Film Collective (CJFC) returns for 2024 with an exciting online lineup of nine films, all under the theme of “Co-existence.” Running from…

Thursday, November 14thSunday, November 24th
Online
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Saturday, November 16th
Citywide
The Makeup Show Chicago 2024
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Makeup Show Chicago 2024

The Makeup Show is returning to the Windy City with our intimate beauty experience! The Makeup Show Chicago will feature some of the most influential…

Saturday, November 16th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Saturday with Santa
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Saturday with Santa

Join us for Saturday with Santa on November 16 in the Arts District! Enjoy a fun-filled day with these fun special events: Pictures with Santa…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Oak Park Arts District
211 Harrison
Play Unstoppable Festival
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…

Saturday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
5 Years of Time Out Market!
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

5 Years of Time Out Market!

Join us in celebrating our 5th birthday at Time Out Market Chicago! We are celebrating five years of amazing food, drinks, chefs, workshops, music, and…

Saturday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton Market
Frillinois Market: A Japanese Fashion and Gothic Lolita Marketplace
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Frillinois Market: A Japanese Fashion and Gothic Lolita Marketplace

Frillinois Market is a free pop up marketplace celebrating all things EGL (Elegant Gothic Lolita) and J-fashion, including gyaru, gothic aristocrat, decora, and more! Join…

Saturday, November 16th
12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Hairpin Arts Center
2810 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd Floor
A Library of Light: Danielle Vogel, fahima ife, and Stefania Gomez
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A Library of Light: Danielle Vogel, fahima ife, and Stefania Gomez

Three women poets weave sensual rituals of grief, love, and luminosity. Danielle Vogel reads from her new book A Library of Light, a prose poetry memoir with meditations…

Saturday, November 16th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.

61 W. Superior St.
Margarita Fest
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Margarita Fest

Join at at HQ for Margarita Fest! We are celebrating 12 years of HQ and theres no better way that with our most popular cocktail,…

Saturday, November 16th
3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute Place
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lincoln Park Zoolights

Celebrate three decades of priceless holiday memories as Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ returns for its 30th year this November. This beloved staple of…

Saturday, November 16th
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy
The Ninth Annual True Blue Gala
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Ninth Annual True Blue Gala

The Ninth Annual True Blue Gala will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on November 16th, 2024 at 6 p.m. Celebrate and support…

Saturday, November 16th
6:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 East Delaware Place
Jack O’Lantern World
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jack O’Lantern World

Jack O’Lantern World is famous for its 5000 hand-carved pumpkins and 2000+ LB US National Champion giant pumpkins. The event is organized by All Community…

Saturday, November 16th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
215 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL. 60047
215 S Rand Road
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Sunday, November 17th
Citywide
Arena Club at Soldier Field – Elite Tailgate Experience
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Arena Club at Soldier Field – Elite Tailgate Experience

Step into the ultimate game day experience with the Arena Club at Soldier Field, hosted three hours before every Chicago Bears home game. Located just…

Sunday, November 17th
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Arena Club at Soldier Field
Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive
The Makeup Show Chicago 2024
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Makeup Show Chicago 2024

The Makeup Show is returning to the Windy City with our intimate beauty experience! The Makeup Show Chicago will feature some of the most influential…

Sunday, November 17th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Sunday, November 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Sunday, November 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market

Don’t miss the flagship Sunday edition of the Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market at historic Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) this holiday…

Sunday, November 17th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Morgan MFG
401 North Morgan Street
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…

Sunday, November 17th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
Speed Puzzle Workshop & 100-Piece Mini Speed Puzzle Competition – November 17, 2024
Nov17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Speed Puzzle Workshop & 100-Piece Mini Speed Puzzle Competition – November 17, 2024

Have you heard of speed puzzling and wanted to learn more? Have you ever wanted to participate in a speed puzzle competition but not sure…

Sunday, November 17th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Gill Park
825 W. Sheridan Rd.
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