Taste of Chicago
July 13th – 15th
Grant Park
Get a taste of Chicago from 40 different restaurant booths, food trucks, a beer hall, a wine garden, a cocktail lounge, and first-rate concerts (free if you sit on the lawn).
Chicago SummerDance
July 13th – August 25th
multiple locations
Dance to live bands and DJs in city parks at this free event. It also includes a one-hour lesson and then a two-hour dance.
Live on the Lake
July 13th – September 3rd
Navy Pier
Hear live music in the beer garden at this free concert series. Closed Monday’s and Tuesday’s.
Windy City Smokeout
July 13th – 15th
560 W. Grand Ave. on the river
This country-themed outdoor event features barbecue, country bands, and beer!
Square Roots Festival
July 13th – 15th
Lincoln Avenue (from Montrose to Wilson)
See performances by local indie rockers and world stars at this music-lovers’ fest which also features nightly dance parties, open jams, 30 selections of craft beer, local food, and family activities.
The Big Greek Food Fest of Niles
July 13th – 15th
Niles
A cultural event with authentic Greek food, live music, and dancing.
Railroad Days
July 13th – 15th
West Chicago
This family-friendly carnival includes kids’ activities, live music, a beer garden, and a parade on Sunday at 1PM.
Video Game Summit
July 14th
Villa Park
This is the place to be for any fans of old-school gaming. Collectors and traders of old video game hardware and cartridges can find all sorts of treasures at this event.
Bucktown Garden Walk & Block Party
July 14th – 15th
Churchill Park
Take a $10 garden walk that includes live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and children’s activities.
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
July 14th – 15th
Belmont Avenue (from Damen to Oakley)
There’s more than just burgers at this BBQ fest! Head out to Rosco Village to check out music, arts & crafts, and a kids’ zone.
Southport Art Festival
July 14th – 15th
N Southport Ave. at Waveland
This art fest comes with a dose of live music, food and a kids’ area.
Arts and Crafts Festival
July 14th – 15th
DuSable Museum
This free African-American cultural festival features traditional, ethnic, and experimental fine arts and crafts.
Day Out With Thomas
July 14 – 15
Illinois Railway Museum in Union
Train enthusiasts can take a 20-minute train ride and indulge in stories, videos, music, and crafts for kids.
Dearborn Garden Walk
July 15th (12 to 5 p.m.)
Dearborn Street in Chicago
For the botany fans in your life, this garden walk includes 20 award-winning gardens (some with live jazz or classical music), a garden exhibition, and an architectural walking tour of historic Dearborn Street.
ATTRACTIONS
Through August 31st
Multiple locations
These discount ticket prices include all taxes and fees.
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- Aquarium + SkyDeck + museums and more
- Chicago History Museum
- Segway Tour of Downtown Chicago (2 hours)
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