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SporcleCon 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…

Friday, August 15th
3:00 p.m.Saturday, August 16th
12:00 a.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
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…

Friday, August 15th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug15
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 15th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
SporcleCon 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…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago Mural Festival
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Mural Festival

The Chicago Mural Festival is a citywide celebration dedicated to transforming public spaces through large-scale murals, live art installations, and cultural experiences. Showcasing both local…

Saturday, August 16th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
2239 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
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…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
SporcleCon 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…

Sunday, August 17th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
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
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
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
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
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Aug29
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 29th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Sep5
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, September 5th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Sep12
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, September 12th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Sep19
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, September 19th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Sep26
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, September 26th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Oct3
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, October 3rd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Boo! at the Zoo
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,…

Saturday, October 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Boo! at the Zoo
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,…

Sunday, October 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Boo! at the Zoo
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,…

Monday, October 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Boo! at the Zoo
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,…

Tuesday, October 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Boo! at the Zoo
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,…

Wednesday, October 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct9
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,…

Thursday, October 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct10
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,…

Friday, October 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
bean-night

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