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Festivals in Chicago, IL

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10th Annual River North Design District (RNDD) Fall Gallery Walk
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00 PM
River North · River North Design District
10th Annual River North Design District (RNDD) Fall Gallery Walk
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00 PM
River North · River North Design District
Chef BBQ 2026
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00 PM
Lincoln Park · Green City Market Lincoln Park
Chef BBQ 2026
Thu, Sep 10, 5:00 PM
Lincoln Park · Green City Market Lincoln Park
Clink & Sip Festival 2026
Sun, Sep 20, 3:00 PM
West Town · Morgan MFG
Clink & Sip Festival 2026
Sun, Sep 20, 3:00 PM
West Town · Morgan MFG
All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest
Fri, Sep 18, 7:00 PM
Near North Side · Eataly Chicago
All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest
Fri, Sep 18, 7:00 PM
Near North Side · Eataly Chicago
Whisky Jewbilee Chicago 2026! Celebrating 15 years of Single Cask Nation
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM
South East Ravenswood · Artifact Events
Whisky Jewbilee Chicago 2026! Celebrating 15 years of Single Cask Nation
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00 PM
South East Ravenswood · Artifact Events
Limited Tickets - Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26, 2:30 PM
Goose Island · Kings Dining & Entertainment
Limited Tickets - Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - Sep 26
Sat, Sep 26, 2:30 PM
Goose Island · Kings Dining & Entertainment
12th Annual Berwyn Brewfest- Presented by the Berwyn Park District
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM
North Riverside · Berwyn Park District Proksa Park
12th Annual Berwyn Brewfest- Presented by the Berwyn Park District
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM
North Riverside · Berwyn Park District Proksa Park
Trap Wing Fest Chicago
Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 PM
West Town · Expat
Trap Wing Fest Chicago
Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 PM
West Town · Expat
Chicago Reincarnated: Anime Pop-Up
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00 PM
Canalport · Vjosa Cafe & Events
Chicago Reincarnated: Anime Pop-Up
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00 PM
Canalport · Vjosa Cafe & Events
Ciderfest 2026: A Seasonal Cider Celebration
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 PM
South East Ravenswood · Artifact Events
Ciderfest 2026: A Seasonal Cider Celebration
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 PM
South East Ravenswood · Artifact Events
The Great Big Book Swap
Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM
The Loop · American Writers Museum
The Great Big Book Swap
Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM
The Loop · American Writers Museum
Fall Family Event
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 PM
Jackson Park · Obama Presidential Center
Fall Family Event
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 PM
Jackson Park · Obama Presidential Center
The Living Canvas
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 PM
Canalport · Skyline Loft
The Living Canvas
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 PM
Canalport · Skyline Loft
FIND YOUR THING at the Fall 2026 Volunteer Fair!
Sun, Oct 18, 12:00 PM
Bucktown · Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
FIND YOUR THING at the Fall 2026 Volunteer Fair!
Sun, Oct 18, 12:00 PM
Bucktown · Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
Windy City Witch Fest - Day Two
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM
Mayfair · Irish American Heritage Center
Windy City Witch Fest - Day Two
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00 AM
Mayfair · Irish American Heritage Center
Chicago Spritz Fest - Bubbly Cocktail Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
River North · IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
Chicago Spritz Fest - Bubbly Cocktail Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
River North · IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Kinzies Addition · Navy Pier
The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Kinzies Addition · Navy Pier
Growing Home's Annual Backyard Barbecue
Sun, Sep 20, 2:00 PM
West Englewood · Growing Home Urban Farm
Growing Home's Annual Backyard Barbecue
Sun, Sep 20, 2:00 PM
West Englewood · Growing Home Urban Farm
Reggaeton Beach House FOAM PARTY
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM
Gold Coast · Whispers at Oak Street Beach
Reggaeton Beach House FOAM PARTY
Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM
Gold Coast · Whispers at Oak Street Beach
Butch The Builder: A Care Cubby pop up
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 PM
Lakeview · Center on Halsted
Butch The Builder: A Care Cubby pop up
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 PM
Lakeview · Center on Halsted

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What are the best festival events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best festival events are:

Clink & Sip Festival 2026

All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest

Whisky Jewbilee Chicago 2026! Celebrating 15 years of Single Cask Nation

Limited Tickets - Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - Sep 26

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The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026

10th Annual River North Design District (RNDD) Fall Gallery Walk

Fall Family Event