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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.
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Jul6
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, July 6th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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
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
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Jul20
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, July 20th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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
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
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Aug3
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, August 3rd
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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
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.
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
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