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Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Better Than Ezra & Tonic
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Better Than Ezra & Tonic

Create your ultimate summer evenings at Roaring Nights, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s premier summer concert series! Get ready to turn up the volume for unforgettable nights…

Saturday, August 16th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, August 17th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, August 17th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
SporcleCon 2025
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…

Sunday, August 17th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach

Have you ever heard of the World’s Fair? Well, if you haven’t, you are in for something as we strive to rebrand the African continent…

Sunday, August 17th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Ohio Street Beach
400 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Air and Water Show

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…

Sunday, August 17th
10:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
XL FEST 25
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XL FEST 25

Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to…

Sunday, August 17th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
David Rubensiten Forum
1201 E 60th St,
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
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…

Sunday, August 17th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
SporcleCon 2025
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…

Sunday, August 17th
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Monday, August 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Aug18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…

Monday, August 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, August 19th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
The Farmer at The Green
Aug19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, August 19th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, August 20th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, August 21st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, August 22nd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug22
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, August 22nd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, August 23rd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Zoo Uncorked: Wines & Vines
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…

Saturday, August 23rd
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Aug24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, August 24th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, August 24th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Monday, August 25th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, August 26th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
The Farmer at The Green
Aug26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, August 26th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
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