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Oneness Fest 2025: Chicagoland’s Only Camping Festival
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Oneness Fest 2025: Chicagoland’s Only Camping Festival

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey and Discover a World of Unity and Transformation! AWAKE: Oneness Tribe & Natural Awakenings Magazine are pleased to present: ONENESS…

Saturday, June 21st
2:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Good Templar Park
528 East Side Drive
North Shore Art League’s 12th Annual Art in the Village
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

North Shore Art League’s 12th Annual Art in the Village

Art in the Village, sponsored by the North Shore Art League will take place at Hubbard Woods Park (939 Green Bay Road) in Winnetka on…

Sunday, June 22nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
939 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
939 Green Bay Rd
Oneness Fest 2025: Chicagoland’s Only Camping Festival
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Oneness Fest 2025: Chicagoland’s Only Camping Festival

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey and Discover a World of Unity and Transformation! AWAKE: Oneness Tribe & Natural Awakenings Magazine are pleased to present: ONENESS…

Sunday, June 22nd
2:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Good Templar Park
528 East Side Drive
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every second Sunday of the month from 3PM to…

Sunday, June 22nd
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Jun23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month twice. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want to playtest…

Monday, June 23rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Jun23
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, June 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Jun24
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…

Tuesday, June 24th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jun27
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, June 27th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul4
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, July 4th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
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, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
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, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Sunday, July 6th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Windy City Smokeout
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…

Thursday, July 10th
1:00 p.m.Sunday, July 13th
10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul11
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, July 11th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
CollectedCon 2025
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CollectedCon 2025

Attention all toy enthusiasts and creative minds! Are you ready for an event that will inspire, educate and celebrate the world of designer toys? Then…

Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Aon Grand Ballroom
600 E. Grand Avenue
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul18
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, July 18th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Faces of Fitness Chicago – Chicago’s Fitness Festival
Jul25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Faces of Fitness Chicago – Chicago’s Fitness Festival

FACES OF FITNESS CHICAGO Chicago’s Fitness Festival. Think Lollapalooza, but for fitness. SATURDAY JULY 26 & SUNDAY JULY 27 – RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO. With special…

Friday, July 25th
8:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
River North – 421 W. Locust St. Chicago, IL 60610
421 W Locus St.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul25
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, July 25th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Faces of Fitness Chicago – Chicago’s Fitness Festival
Jul26
Jul27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Faces of Fitness Chicago – Chicago’s Fitness Festival

FACES OF FITNESS CHICAGO Chicago’s Fitness Festival. Think Lollapalooza, but for fitness. SATURDAY JULY 26 & SUNDAY JULY 27 – RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO. With special…

Saturday, July 26th
8:00 a.m.Sunday, July 27th
1:00 p.m.
River North – 421 W. Locust St. Chicago, IL 60610
421 W Locus St.
Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
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!…

Saturday, July 26th
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
TBA Downtown Chicago
600 N State St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug1
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 1st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug8
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 8th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Veggie Fest Chicago 2024
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…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532
2701 Navistar Circle,
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
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…

Thursday, August 14th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
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