Artfest Michigan Avenue
July 19th – 20th
435 N Michigan Ave.
65 juried artists will be showing off and selling their craft right by our station (at the NBC Tower).
Health and Fitness Expo
July 19th – 20th
McCormick Place
Check out health lectures and learn about the latest exercises and diets to perfect the human body at this free event. The Health and Fitness Expo will host a 5K on Saturday
Rock ’n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
June 21st
Grant Park
Coinciding with the Health and Fitness Expo is this themed run that also includes a 10K. After you complete or view these events, head on over to the after-festival at Butler Field.
Tacos y Tamales Festival
July 19th – 21st
16th Street & Peoria Street
Take in the Latin American culture in the best way possible: through food! There will also be drinks, Latin art vendors, and music throughout this fest.
Sheffield Street Festival
July 19th – 21st
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue
See live music at this fest that also features activities for the whole family including garden and architectural tours and activities for kids. There will also be a beer fest on Saturday.
BenFest
July 19th – 21st
St. Benedict’s parish
Another family fest that serves up food, music, family activities and fun!
Colombian Fest
July 19th – 21st
Kelvyn Park
This art fest features exhibitors in music and more, with activities for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the live concerts.
The Big Greek Food Fest of Niles
July 19th – 21st
Niles
Celebrate the Greek culture at this north suburban event that will feature food, music and more!
Chalk Howard Street
July 20th
Rogers Park
See various works of art drawn right on sidewalks. This free even will also have food and vendors to purchase artwork from.
Old Joliet Prison Tour
July 20th (9AM to 11AM)
Joliet
Learn all about the famed Joliet prison from an expert as you tour this center that has served as both an incarceration center as well as a film set!
Taste of Korea Chicago Festival
July 20th – 21st
Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie
Get a taste of Korea in both a literal and figurative fest. While you’re tasting the finest food Korea has to offer (definitely try the barbecue!) you can see and participate in live performances and contests.
Day Out With Thomas
July 20th – 21st
Illinois Railway Museum in Union
Ride on Thomas the Train engine, or at least pretend it’s Thomas as you and the little engineer in your life take a ride on this fun and family orientated 20-minute trip which includes activities and more for the family.
Art Institute Block Party
July 21st
Art Institute of Chicago
A party at the museum that will have various performances and demonstrations throughout the day. You can get discount tickets for Illinois residents by clicking here.
Dearborn Garden Walk
July 21st
Dearborn Street
See fantastic garden displays and take an architectural tour at this fun-filled outdoor event.
Chinatown Summer Fair
July 21st
S. Wentworth Ave. at Cermak Rd
This day-long free China fest will provide live dance, authentic cuisine, live entertainment and children’s activities.
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Weekends through September 3rd
Kenosha, WI
See works from many artisans, merchants and performers including jousting knights and ravishing rogues. The Faire is a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England complete with 16th Century games and rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance.
