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The Bunny at 900
Apr4
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

The Bunny at 900

The Bunny is back at 900 North Michigan Shops! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DETAILS AND TO BOOK YOUR VISIT WITH THE BUNNY. Awaken your…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.Saturday, April 19th
6:30 p.m.
900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Avenue
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago once a month…

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Week of the Young Child with Artsy Thursday
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Week of the Young Child with Artsy Thursday

To celebrate the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child, Bright Horizons at South Wabash and several other…

Thursday, April 10th
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Bright Horizons at South Wabash
321 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, is returning to McCormick Place for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 11-13, 2025…

Friday, April 11th
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Friday, April 11th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Friday, April 11th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Apr11
Friday, April 11th
6:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Atria
3146 W Chicago Avenue
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, April 11th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
All You Can Eataly
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

All You Can Eataly

Our first all-access party of 2025 is here – save the date for All You Can Eataly! On Friday, April 11, we are hosting our biggest…

Friday, April 11th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio Street
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, is returning to McCormick Place for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 11-13, 2025…

Saturday, April 12th
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Spring Fest
Apr12
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Brookfield Zoo Chicago Spring Fest

Celebrate the arrival of spring at our first-ever Spring Fest—a weekend filled with fun, fresh air, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy live performances, savor seasonal food and…

Saturday, April 12thSunday, April 13th
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Saturday, April 12th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Black Girl Magic Chi
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Girl Magic Chi

Join us, for the ULTIMATE celebration of the brilliance, beauty, and magic of Black Women in Chicago! Attire for this event is Black Girl Chic! We will dance,…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
401 North Morgan Street Chicago
401 North Morgan Street
Rosé Soirée Brunch
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Rosé Soirée Brunch

Looking for the perfect way to rosé? Summer House is hosting our annual Rosé Soirée on Saturday, April 12. From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM,…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted st
Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Apr12
Saturday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Atria
3146 W Chicago Avenue
An Evening with Tom Schwartz – Vanderpump Rules
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

An Evening with Tom Schwartz – Vanderpump Rules

Chicago! SCHWARTZ is coming to your town! Saturday April 12 – Joins HUNDREDS of Vanderpump fans as we sip, dance, and socialize with our closest inside downtown…

Saturday, April 12th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Joy District
112 W Hubbard St
Chicago Tea Festival
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Tea Festival

Sip, Savor, and Soak in the 2025 Chicago Tea Festival Experience! Celebrating the art, culture, and community of tea at the Copernicus Center this April…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, April 12th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, is returning to McCormick Place for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 11-13, 2025…

Sunday, April 13th
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Sunday, April 13th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Tea Festival
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Tea Festival

Sip, Savor, and Soak in the 2025 Chicago Tea Festival Experience! Celebrating the art, culture, and community of tea at the Copernicus Center this April…

Sunday, April 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, April 13th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Apr13
Sunday, April 13th
11:00 a.m.3:30 p.m.
The Atria
3146 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, April 13th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
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