Festivals & Street Fairs Events in Chicago

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Día de los Muertos Xicágo 2026

Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St. (next to the National Museum of Mexican Art)Sat Oct 24, 2026Free

Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market

Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St.Sun Nov 15, 2026 (another Fulton Market date, Dec 13, also confirmed)Free admission

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming & Lighting of the Lights

1st Street Plaza, Downtown St. CharlesFri–Sat, Nov 27–28, 2026 (lighting ceremony Fri; Electric Christmas Parade & Santa's House Sat; exact ceremony start time not yet posted — 2025 ran 5 PM)Free

Chicago Artisan Market – Ravenswood

Artifact EventsSat–Sun Nov 28–29, 20261 for $8 | 4 for $20 | GA + Deluxe CAM Tote for $10; kids under 12 free

One of a Kind Holiday Show (25th Edition)

The Merchandise Mart, 7th FloorThu Dec 3 – Sun Dec 6, 2026$12–$80 depending on day/tier

Geneva Christmas Walk

Geneva Courthouse lawn & downtownFri Dec 4, 2026Free

Randolph Street Market: Holiday Market

1341 W. Randolph St. (Plumbers Union Hall)Sat–Sun Dec 12–13, 2026$14 online/$15 door (kids 12 & under free)

Plant Chicago Winter Celebration Market

Plant Chicago (The Plant)Sat Dec 12, 2026Likely free (admission not explicitly confirmed)

Renegade Craft Fair: Chicago Holiday Market

Bridgeport Art CenterFri–Sun Dec 18–20, 2026Free

Groundhog Days (Woodstock)

Historic Woodstock SquareFri Jan 29 – Tue Feb 2, 2027Free (some ticketed events, e.g. Dinner Dance)

Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show

Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterWed Feb 3 – Sun Feb 7, 2027Not listed — tickets online, price TBA

Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Wentworth Ave. (24th St. to Cermak)Sun Feb 14, 2027Free

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade & River Dyeing

Columbus Drive (Balbo Dr. to Monroe St.); river dyeing near the Columbus Dr. bridgeSat March 13, 2027Free

South Side Irish Parade

Western Ave. (103rd to 111th St.)Sun March 14, 2027Free

Polish Constitution Day Parade

Columbus Dr.Expected Sat May 1, 2027 (Saturday closest to May 3 — 2027 dates not yet confirmed)Free

Sueños Music Festival

Grant ParkSat–Sun May 29–30, 2027From $279 (2-day GA)

Do Division Street Fest

Division St. (Ashland to Leavitt)Expected Sat–Mon May 29–31, 2027 (Memorial Day weekend — 2027 dates not yet formally confirmed)Free (suggested $10 donation)

57th Street Art Fair

57th St. (Kimbark to Kenwood Ave.)Expected Sat–Sun June 5–6, 2027 (2027 dates not yet confirmed — pattern-based estimate)Free

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Clark St. (Andersonville)Expected Fri–Sun June 11–13, 2027 (second weekend of June — 2027 dates not yet confirmed)Free ($10 suggested donation)

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells St. (North Ave. to Division St.)Expected Sat–Sun June 12–13, 2027 (2027 dates not yet confirmed — pattern-based estimate)Free (gate donations suggested)

Puerto Rican People's Day Parade & Festival

Division St. & Campbell Ave. (Paseo Boricua)Expected Sat June 12, 2027 (second Saturday of June — 2027 dates not yet confirmed)Free

Chicago Pride Parade

Broadway & Halsted (Lakeview/Boystown route)Sun June 27, 2027Free

Red, White & BOOM! (Lincolnshire)

North Park (Fri) & Spring Lake Park (Sat)Expected Jul 3–4, 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat, Jul 3–4; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Independence Day Celebration (Lisle)

Community Park (fireworks) & Lisle Junior High to Village Hall (parade)Expected Jul 3–4, 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Frontier Days

Frontier ParkExpected around Jul 4 weekend 2027 (2026's 50th annual ran Jul 1–5; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (carnival rides extra)

Northalsted Market Days

Halsted St. (Northalsted)Expected Fri–Sun Aug 6–8, 2027 (2026 ran Aug 7–9 — 2027 dates not yet formally confirmed)Free (suggested $20/day donation)

Bud Billiken Parade & Festival

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (35th to 55th St.)Sat Aug 14, 2027Free to watch (VIP seating available)

Chicago Air & Water Show

North Avenue Beach / lakefrontExpected Sat–Sun Aug 21–22, 2027 (third weekend of August — 2027 dates not yet formally confirmed)Free

79th Street Renaissance Festival

79th St. between Racine and Loomis Ave.Expected Sept 2027 (a Saturday in early Sept each year — the 20th annual ran Sat Sept 6, 2025; exact 2027 date not yet officially announced)Free

African Festival of the Arts

Washington Park Sunken Garden (55th & Cottage Grove Ave.)Expected Labor Day weekend 2027 (the 36th annual ran Sat–Mon, Sep 5–7, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Paid gate admission (historically ~$10–20; exact 2027 pricing not yet announced)

Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Argyle St. & Sheridan Rd.Expected mid-to-late Feb 2027 (2026 ran Feb 21 — exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Argyle Night Market

Argyle St. (Kenmore to Sheridan)Expected Jul–Aug 2027, Thursdays (2026 ran weekly Thursdays, Jul 9 – Aug 27, 5–9 PM; the 12th season since starting in 2013; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Arts on Devon

Republic Bank lot, 2720 W Devon Ave.Expected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Sun Aug 30, 3–8 PM; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

Sheffield Ave. (Belmont to Roscoe)Expected late May 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, May 22–24; sources disagree whether it was the 40th or 41st annual; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free ($10 suggested donation)

Bitter Jester Music Festival

600 Central Ave.Expected June 2027, multiple dates (2026 ran Jun 5, 6, 12, 13 & 27; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Black Wall Street Chicago Festival

61st St. & Vernon Ave.Expected mid-Sept 2027 (most recently confirmed edition ran Sat Sep 13, 2025, noon–8 PM; exact 2026/2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Celebration of Fall (Lake Villa)

Downtown Lake VillaExpected mid-Sept 2027 (2026 ran Sat Sept 12, 3–8 PM, fireworks 8:30 PM; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Chicago Auto Show

McCormick PlaceSat Feb 13 – Sun Feb 21, 2027$20 adults / $15 seniors & kids 4–12; free under 3 (weekday & first-responder discounts available)

Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium ParkExpected early June 2027 (2027 dates not yet formally confirmed)Free

Chicago Dyke March

Rotates neighborhoods every two years (2026: Pilsen)Expected late June 2027 (the 30th annual ran Sat Jun 27, 2026 in Pilsen; the march rotates neighborhoods every two years, so 2027's location isn't yet announced)Free (community-funded, no corporate sponsorship)

Chicago Flower & Garden Show

Navy Pier (Festival Hall)March 7–15, 2027 (one source said March 18–22 — confirm exact dates closer to the show)$20 adult / $5 child (ages 5–12)

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Millennium Park (Jay Pritzker Pavilion & North Promenade)Expected late July 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat, Jul 24–25; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Chicago House Music Festival

Millennium Park, Daley Plaza & the RiverwalkExpected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sun, Aug 27–30; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Chicago Jazz Festival

Millennium Park (Jay Pritzker Pavilion)Expected Labor Day weekend 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sun, Sep 3–6; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Chicago Pride Fest (Northalsted)

Halsted St. (Addison to Grace)Expected mid-to-late June 2027, the weekend before the Pride Parade (the 25th annual ran Sat–Sun, Jun 20–21, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free ($20 suggested donation)

Chicago Scottish Festival & Highland Games

DuPage County FairgroundsExpected mid-June 2027 (the 40th annual ran Fri–Sat, Jun 12–13, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Paid (kids 12 & under free; 2025 was $20–45 for adults)

Chinatown Summer Fair

Wentworth Ave. (Cermak to 24th Pl.)Expected late July 2027 (2026 ran Jul 25–26 — 2027 dates not yet formally announced)Free

Chinatown Summer Fair

Wentworth Ave. (Cermak Rd. to 24th Pl.)Expected late July 2027 (the 46th annual ran Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Christkindlmarket Aurora

RiverEdge ParkFri Nov 20 – Thu Dec 24, 2026Free admission

Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza

Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St.)Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026Free admission

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville

Gallagher Way (3635 N. Clark St.)Nov 20 – Dec 31, 2026Free admission

Cream of Wheaton

Memorial ParkExpected June 2027 (2025 ran in June per the Park District calendar; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (carnival rides/food a la carte)

Deerfield Harvest Fest

Park Ave. & Deerfield Rd. (downtown)Expected mid-Sept 2027 (2025 ran Sat Sept 19; exact date varies by year, not yet announced for 2027)Free

Downtown Block Party (Mount Prospect)

Emerson St. & Busse Ave., Centennial GreenExpected late July 2027 (2024 ran Fri–Sat, Jul 26–27; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Downtown Palatine Street Fest

Towne Square (Smith St. & Palatine Rd.)Expected late Aug 2027 (the 26th annual ran Fri–Sun, Aug 28–30, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (confirm admission before planning)

Edgewater Music Fest

Broadway (Thorndale to Ardmore)Expected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, Aug 28–30, its 2nd year since debuting Sept 2025; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (donations encouraged)

Edison Park Fest

N. Olmsted Ave. (Edison Park)Expected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, Aug 28–30; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Suggested $5 donation

Evanston Folk Festival

Dawes ParkExpected mid-Sept 2027 (2026 ran Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Paid (kids under 12 free)

Fiesta Back of the Yards

S. Ashland Ave. (cross streets shift year to year, roughly 44th–47th)Expected third weekend of June 2027 (2025 ran Fri–Sun, Jun 20–22; 2024 ran Jun 14–16; 2023 ran through Jun 18 — exact cross streets have shifted year to year, confirm before planning)Free

Fiesta del Sol

Ashland & Cermak to Morgan & CermakExpected late July 2027 (2026 ran Jul 23–26 — 2027 dates not yet formally announced)Free

Fine Arts Festival Downtown Downers Grove

Downtown Downers GroveExpected mid-Sept 2027 (the 49th annual ran Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Galewoodstock

Sayre Language Academy, 1850 N. Newland Ave.Expected late Aug 2027 (2026 ran Sat Aug 22; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Geneva Swedish Days

Downtown GenevaExpected late June 2027 (the 76th annual ran Wed–Sun, Jun 24–28, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (carnival/food a la carte)

German-American Fest

Lincoln Square (Lincoln Ave., Leland to Western/Lawrence)Expected a weekend in early Sept 2027, tied to the Von Steuben Parade (2024 ran Sat–Sun, Sep 7–8; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Ginza Holiday Festival

Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St.Expected a weekend in late July/August 2027 (2026's 66th edition ran Jul 26–28; the exact weekend has shifted across years, confirm before planning)Free (some food/beer for purchase)

Glenview Summer Fest

Lehigh Ave. (Glenview Rd. to Washington St.)Expected mid-June 2027 (the 49th annual ran Sat Jun 13, 2026, 9 AM–3 PM daytime + 6–10 PM after sunset; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free (door donation benefits food pantry)

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Morse & Glenwood Aves.Expected mid-Aug 2027 (the 25th annual ran Fri–Sun, Aug 14–16, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Grant Park Music Festival

Millennium Park (Jay Pritzker Pavilion)Expected June–mid-Aug 2027 (2026 season ran Jun 10–Aug 15; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free lawn seating (paid reserved seats also available)

Greek Independence Parade

S. Halsted St., GreektownExpected a Sunday in April 2027 (2026 ran Sun Apr 19; 2025 started at Van Buren & Halsted; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Gurnee Days

Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave.Expected early Aug 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sat, Aug 7–8, with Sunday traditions continuing; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission

Last Fling

Downtown Naperville (Jackson Ave. Main Stage)Expected Labor Day weekend 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Mon, Sep 4–7, with the parade Mon Sep 7 at 10 AM; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (carnival/beer/5K ticketed separately)

Lawndale Route 66 Festival

Historic Ogden Ave.Expected Aug 2027 (2026 ran Sun Aug 23; only in its 2nd year as a full festival, so the yearly pattern isn't fully established yet — exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Libertyville Days Festival

Downtown Libertyville (Metra station to Milwaukee Ave.)Expected mid-June 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sun, Jun 18–21; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (carnival/food a la carte)

Logan Square Arts Festival

Logan Square (monument & plaza)Expected late June 2027 (2026 ran Jun 26–28; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free ($10 suggested donation)

Logan Square Farmers Market (Winter, Indoor)

Avondale Collective, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave.Saturdays, Dec 2026 – March 2027Free

Maifest

Western Ave., DANK Haus German American Cultural CenterExpected late May/early June 2027 (2025 ran May 29 – Jun 1; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (food & drink a la carte)

NLCCC Annual Arts Festival

Douglass ParkExpected early Aug 2027 (2026 ran Sat Aug 1, 11 AM–7 PM; running since 2016; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Neighborhood Farmers Markets (recurring)

Daley Plaza; Jarvis Square; Andersonville; SOAR StreetervilleThrough late Oct 2026 (Thu/Fri/varies by site)Free

Old Canal Days (Lockport)

2nd St. & Canal Rd. (Old Chevron Site)Expected mid-June 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sun, Jun 11–14; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (carnival/food a la carte)

Old Town Oktoberfest on Wells Street

Wells St.Expected mid-Sept 2027 (2026 ran Fri–Sun, Sep 18–20, its 2nd year; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (beer tickets a la carte)

Printers Row Lit Fest

Dearborn St., Printers RowExpected early Sept 2027 (the 41st annual ran Sat–Sun, Sep 12–13, 2026; 2025 ran Sep 6–7; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Pullman Railroad Days

Pullman National Historical Park, 111th St. Metra stationExpected late July 2027 (2026 ran Sat–Sun, Jul 25–26; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (some ticketed add-ons)

Retro on Roscoe

W. Roscoe St. (Damen to Leavitt)Expected Sep 2027 (2026's 31st edition ran Sep 18–20; 2025 ran Sep 5–7 — the exact weekend shifts year to year, confirm before planning)Free ($10–15 suggested donation, sources vary)

Roscoe Village Winterfest

Roscoe Village (Belmont & Damen area)Expected first weekend of Dec 2026 (exact dates not yet announced — 2025 ran Dec 6–7, 2024 ran Dec 1–3)Free

Rotary Fest (Elk Grove Village)

Rotary Green, 164 Lions Dr.Expected mid-July 2027 (2026 ran Wed–Sun, Jul 15–19; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission (carnival/food a la carte)

Rotary GroveFest

Downtown Downers GroveExpected late June 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sun, Jun 25–28; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (confirm before planning – admission policy not consistently reported)

Septemberfest (Schaumburg)

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts & Municipal Center, 201 Schaumburg Ct.Expected Labor Day weekend 2027 (the 55th annual ran Sat–Mon, Sep 5–7, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Southport Art Fest

Southport Ave.Expected mid-July 2027 (2026 ran Sat–Sun, Jul 11–12; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free

Square Roots Festival

Lincoln Ave. (Montrose to Wilson)Expected mid-July 2027 (2026 ran in July with a Thursday kickoff show plus a Fri–Sun main festival; 2025 ran Jul 11–13; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free ($10 suggested donation)

St. Helen Carnival (Ukrainian Village)

St. Helen Parish, 2347 W. Augusta Blvd.Expected late Sept 2027 (the 20th annual ran Thu–Sun, Sep 24–27, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free (rides/food a la carte)

Vernon Hills Days

Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Pkwy.Expected mid-July 2027 (2026 ran Thu–Sun, Jul 16–19; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free admission

Von Steuben Day Parade

Lincoln Ave., Lincoln SquareExpected early-to-mid Sept 2027 (the 60th annual ran Sat Sep 12, 2026; 2025 ran Sat Sep 6; exact 2027 date not yet announced)Free

Wells Street Art Festival

Wells St. (North Ave. to Division)Expected mid-June 2027 (the 51st annual ran Sat–Sun, Jun 13–14, 2026; exact 2027 dates not yet announced)Free ($10 suggested donation)