Festivals & Fairs in Chicago

World of Micro Poetry with Regina Harris Baiocchi

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Little Italy · 1336 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL

90-Second Newbery Film Festival

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Harold Washington Library Center Branch · 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL · Ages 6+

Summer Job & Resource Fair

Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · West Chicago Avenue · 4856 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL

Poetry Across the World with Beatriz Badikian-Gartler

Starts in 1 hr · Tue, Apr 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Edgewater · 6000 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL

Glow Wild

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 11:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Brookfield Zoo Chicago · 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, 60513, Brookfield, IL, IL

The Official Biography

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · The Den Theatre · 1331 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60622, Chicago, IL

Windfall

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Steppenwolf Ensemble Theater · 1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614, IL, Chicago, IL

Expo Chicago 2026

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Navy Pier · Chicago, Chicago, IL · Ages 55+

Paint with the Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Naperville · 2835 Showplace Drive, Naperville, IL

Chicago Jazz Festival

Sep 3 – Sep 7 · Chicago Jazz Festival · Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago, IL

World Music Festival Chicago

Sun, Oct 4, 3:00 PM–4:00 AM UTC · World Music Festival Chicago · 60602 Get Directions Email DCASE Facebook X Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Related Links ART on THE MART Chicago Park District, Chicago, Chicago, IL

ARC Music Festival

Sep 4 – Sep 7 · ARC Music Festival · Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL

Film Screening for Teens: Wicked: For Good (2025)

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 8:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Toman Branch · 2708 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL

Community Resource Fair at Woodson Regional

Wed, Oct 21, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Woodson Regional Library · 9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL

Earth Day Explorers

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Altgeld Branch · 955 E. 131st Street, Chicago, IL

North Coast Music Festival

Sep 4 – Sep 7 · North Coast Music Festival · SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455, Chicago, IL

Lunes de Mayores / Senior Mondays

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Ages 55+

All CPL Locations Closed Monday, September 7

Mon, Sep 7, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC

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Old St. Patrick’s Church

Old St. Patrick’s Church · 700 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL, 60661, Chicago, IL

Holiday Seasonal in Chicago, IL

Grant Park Music Festival

Grant Park Music Festival · 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

Music Concerts in Chicago, IL

Macy’s on State Street

Macy’s on State Street · 111 N. State St., Chicago, IL, 60602, Chicago, IL

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Randolph Street Market Festival

Randolph Street Market Festival · 1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center · 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL, 60602, Chicago, IL

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Chicago International Film Festival

Chicago International Film Festival · 212 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL, 60607, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Fireboat Tours

Chicago Fireboat Tours · 111 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

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Island Party Hut

Island Party Hut · 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

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Offshore Rooftop

Offshore Rooftop · 1000 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

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Bison Statues

Bison Statues · 1400 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, Chicago, IL

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Tacos y Tamales Festival

Tacos y Tamales Festival · Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL

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Sueños Music Festival

Sueños Music Festival · Grant Park, 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, Chicago, IL

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Pitchfork Music Festival

Pitchfork Music Festival · Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL

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Chicago House Music Festival

Chicago House Music Festival · Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago, IL

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Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Taste of Lincoln Avenue · Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Chicago Gospel Music Festival · Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival · Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, Chicago, IL

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Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket Chicago · 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, 60602, Chicago, IL

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Taste of Greektown

Taste of Greektown · Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661, Chicago, IL

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Riot Fest

Riot Fest · Douglass Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623, Chicago, IL

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PRYSM

PRYSM · 1543 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL, 60642, Chicago, IL

Outdoor Space in Chicago, IL

Culture City

Culture City · 195 N. Harbor Dr., #803, Chicago, IL, 60601, Chicago, IL

Cultural Festival in Chicago, IL

Lacuna Events by LM

Lacuna Events by LM · 2150 S. Canalport Ave., Chicago, IL, 60608, Chicago, IL

Cultural Festival in Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago – Conference Services

Loyola University Chicago – Conference Services · 820 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, Chicago, IL

Cultural Festival in Chicago, IL

Saint Benedict Church

Saint Benedict Church · 2215 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL, 60618, Chicago, IL

Festivals Fairs in Chicago, IL