Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Boo! at the Zoo
Start: 2025-10-08T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-08T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Brookfield Zoo Chicago

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May 10, 2025: May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers
Discover a whole new way to enjoy an evening out at Flocktails & Feathers, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s unique 21+ mocktail event. Enjoy a refreshing selection…
Event details
Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
June 7, 2025: Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair
The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 78th year featuring nearly…
Event details
Saturday, June 7th
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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57th Street, Hyde Park
57th Street, Hyde Park, IL
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Zoo Uncorked: Tequila & Tails
Roar into the wild at Tequila & Tails! Enjoy refreshing drinks while exploring the fascinating lives of big and small cats and learning about our efforts to…
Event details
Saturday, June 7th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
June 8, 2025: Jun8
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair
The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 78th year featuring nearly…
Event details
Sunday, June 8th
10:00 a.m. – Monday, June 9th
5:00 p.m.
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57th Street, Hyde Park
57th Street, Hyde Park, IL
June 14, 2025: Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Toy Story In Concert – Watch Film With Live Orchestra
Venue: The Auditorium Date: June 14, 2025 — (30th Anniversary Film Concert!) Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $84.50-$114.50 Ever wonder what toys do when people aren’t around? Pixar Animation…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, June 14th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
June 19, 2025: Jun19
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Black Yacht Weekend – Juneteenth Weekend
Black Yacht Weekend 2025 is the ultimate summer event celebrating community, culture, and the luxury of life on the water. Set against the stunning backdrop…
Event details
Thursday, June 19th
5:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 22nd
7:00 p.m.
The Playpen
500 N Lake Shore Dr
July 5, 2025: Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race Weekend, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race…
South Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
July 6, 2025: Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race Weekend, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race…
South Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 6th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Jul10
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Windy City Smokeout
The ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2025 for its 12th year. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ…
Event details
Thursday, July 10th
1:00 p.m. – Sunday, July 13th
10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
July 26, 2025: Jul26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs… Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Summer Tequila Tasting Festival taking place Saturday, July 26th!…
Event details
Saturday, July 26th
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
TBA Downtown Chicago
600 N State St
August 9, 2025: Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Veggie Fest Chicago 2024
What we’re about Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. This festival is a family fun…
Event details
Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532
2701 Navistar Circle,
Aug14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…
Little Italy / University Village
Event details
Thursday, August 14th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Taylor Street
August 15, 2025: Aug15
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SporcleCon 2025
SporcleCon is the world’s largest trivia weekend! We bring together hundreds of people from all over the country and across the world to engage in…
Event details
Friday, August 15th
3:00 p.m. – Saturday, August 16th
12:00 a.m.
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McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Aug15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…
Little Italy / University Village
Event details
Friday, August 15th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Taylor Street
August 16, 2025: Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SporcleCon 2025
SporcleCon is the world’s largest trivia weekend! We bring together hundreds of people from all over the country and across the world to engage in…
Event details
Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…
Little Italy / University Village
Event details
Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Taylor Street
August 17, 2025: Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SporcleCon 2025
SporcleCon is the world’s largest trivia weekend! We bring together hundreds of people from all over the country and across the world to engage in…
Event details
Sunday, August 17th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…
Little Italy / University Village
Event details
Sunday, August 17th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Taylor Street
August 23, 2025: Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Zoo Uncorked: Wines & Vines
Sip, savor, and explore at Wines & Vines, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s exclusive 21+ event featuring the grand opening of our breathtaking Tropical Forests habitat! Enjoy a…
Event details
Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
October 4, 2025: Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
Event details
Saturday, October 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
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Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
Event details
Monday, October 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
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Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Oct8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Boo! at the Zoo
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…
Event details
Wednesday, October 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd