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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
NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week
Oct9
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week

Image: Brody Boggs Step into NoMI Gallery, an elevated artistic haven nestled on the 7th floor, right at the doorstep of NoMI Kitchen. Crafted to…

Wednesday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.Friday, November 15th
10:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan Ave
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov14
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…

Thursday, November 14th
Citywide
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
Play Unstoppable Festival
Nov14
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…

Thursday, November 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Nov14
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…

Thursday, November 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, November 14th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, November 14th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Nov14
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…

Thursday, November 14th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
Hot One Inch Button Trade Party
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hot One Inch Button Trade Party

“Hot One Inch Action” Creates Connection and Community through Art at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row Chicago, IL – October 28, 2024 –…

Thursday, November 14th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
Wicker Park “Wine Wobble” Shop, Sip & Stroll
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wicker Park “Wine Wobble” Shop, Sip & Stroll

Shop, Sip and Stroll down the heart of Chicago’s eclectic Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods at the annual “Wine Wobble” 21+ event hosted by the…

Thursday, November 14th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
1554 N Milwaukee Ave
1554 N Milwaukee Ave
HQ’s Beercade-athon Arcade Tournament
Nov14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

HQ’s Beercade-athon Arcade Tournament

Join us at HQ for our RevQuarters Beercade-athon! We are celebrating 12 years of HQ and what better way to celebrate than with an arcade…

Thursday, November 14th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Headquarters Beercade
213 W Institute Place
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov15
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…

Friday, November 15th
Citywide
Play Unstoppable Festival
Nov15
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…

Friday, November 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Nov15
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…

Friday, November 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Nov15
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…

Friday, November 15th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov15
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…

Friday, November 15th
4:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy
Jack O’Lantern World
Nov15
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…

Friday, November 15th
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
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
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