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2026 Spotlight Reading Series

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Chicago, IL

Featuring the most ambitious programming to date, this year’s landmark Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and…

Praise and Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Chicago, IL

The exhibition Praise and Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance invites visitors to explore a transformative cultural movement told through the rare…

Retro Party

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Chicago, IL

We Are America Free Guided Tour

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Chicago, IL

The Cartoon Show - A Solo Exhibition by Temo

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:00 AM—5:00 PM · Chicago, IL

This is a cartoon show… by a cartoonist who has been rejected by the New Yorker 78 times (and counting). But this cartoonist has also once made negative $50…

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is Closed

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:30 AM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL

The Lily Pool is Closed for Chicago’s Air & Water Show The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is open daily through Friday, November 20. Hours: 7:30am – 7:30pm or dusk…

Bird Walk

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

Hummingbird Fest

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—2:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Let’s celebrate hummingbirds and learn how they connect nature, people and culture. View hummingbirds in the garden, chat with naturalist staff all things…

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Red Line Jazz Project

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Mandala Arts Red Line Project The Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along…

Cultural Presentation and Dance Exhibition

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM · Chicago, IL

A showcase of Native dance forms and cultural presentations. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.

Music Mondays 2026

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Music Mondays Summer 2026 June 15th through August 31st The beloved Music Mondays series is back for another summer at the Beverly Arts Center! Join us every…

1UP FRIDAYS w/ Soundtek

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:30 PM — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 1:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Get active on with DJ Super Soundtek with 1up Fridays! Bringing you pure top 100 club edits, UK Funky Garage, Hip-Hop, R&B and pop style all night long!

DJ Zel

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:30 PM — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 1:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Chicago resident DJ Zel holds it down in Fulton Market. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.

BOOMSHAKALAKA w/ DJ Maddjazz

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 9:30 PM — Sun, Aug 16, 2026 2:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Resident DJ Maddjazz brings the party everywhere he goes! Open format DJ with a focus on making you dance all night long.

Soundscapes w/ Aced Spade

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 9:30 PM — Sun, Aug 16, 2026 2:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Just.One is a DJ/Producer with an open format style of mixing with genres such as R&B, House, Hip-Hop & much more! Favorite Arcade Game: Street Fighter

Lost in Kyoto

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 9:30 PM — Sun, Aug 16, 2026 2:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Emporium\'s game-changing experience blends the best games, live DJs, and drinks. Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination. No cover charge, 21+

Sounds of Summer – Senn Alan Band

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Wilmette, IL

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette’s Sounds of Summer: Senn Alan Band Tuesday, August 18 from 7-8:30 pm At Village Green in Downtown…

Whaddyaknow Freepub Trivia Presents: Movie Bingo – 2000s Movies

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Come to the Emporium for a night of music and fun at the club. Get ready for a night of games and awesome sounds.

Our Land Between the Rivers, Illinois in Story & Song

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Des Plaines, IL

Barry Cloyd is an award winning songwriter as well as a full-time touring musician with a special love for the history and music of our own Midwest. This newly…

!Bracket at the Emporium

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL

!Bracket at the Emporium is CLM\'s newest Melee weekly, held Wednesday evenings in Logan Square in Chicago!

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JEOPARDY! Bar League - Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Ongoing · Chicago, IL

SECURE YOUR SPOT JEOPARDY! Bar League, the official bar trivia experience from America’s Favorite Quiz Show, is coming to Snakes & Lattes Chicago weekly,…

Ravensburger Puzzle Race - Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Ongoing · Chicago, IL

PURCHASE TICKETS Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every month from 12PM to 2PM at Snakes & Lattes Chicago…

Chicago Social Game Night - Make new friends & play board games!

Ongoing · Chicago, IL

RSVP Step into a night designed for genuine connections and games. Every Thursday at Snakes & Lattes Chicago, our new Social Game Nights invite you to unplug,…

1UP FRIDAYS w/ Soundtek

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:30 PM — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 1:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Get active on with DJ Super Soundtek with 1up Fridays! Bringing you pure top 100 club edits, UK Funky Garage, Hip-Hop, R&B and pop style all night long!

DJ Zel

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 9:30 PM — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 1:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Chicago resident DJ Zel holds it down in Fulton Market. Immerse in a world of unbeatable arcade games, creative drinks, and endless fun.

Lost in Kyoto

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 9:30 PM — Sun, Aug 16, 2026 2:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Emporium\'s game-changing experience blends the best games, live DJs, and drinks. Level up your night at the ultimate gaming destination. No cover charge, 21+

Whaddyaknow Freepub Trivia Presents: Movie Bingo – 2000s Movies

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 7:00 PM—10:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Come to the Emporium for a night of music and fun at the club. Get ready for a night of games and awesome sounds.

!Bracket at the Emporium

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM—11:00 PM · Chicago, IL

!Bracket at the Emporium is CLM\'s newest Melee weekly, held Wednesday evenings in Logan Square in Chicago!

Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ Grizzy Mack & Jess

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 9:00 PM — Wed, Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Emporium Arcade Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a lively karaoke session with friends, offering a fantastic selection of craft beers, cocktails, and a…

ANIM-IACS w/ EVIETHECOOL

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 9:30 PM — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 1:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Always something going on at the Emporium Arcade Bar! See our full list of events, enjoy classic arcade & table games, beer, live music, and more!

Dance Planet w/ Jillian X & Samantha Rad

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 9:30 PM — Sun, Aug 23, 2026 2:00 AM · Chicago, IL

East-Coast bred Jillian X is a DJ based out of Chicago with an intense love for all styles of house music. Catch Jillian spinning a special selection of funky…

Bass Adventures w/ DJ Intel

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 9:30 PM — Sun, Aug 23, 2026 2:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Coffee Shop Sorcerer and jams provider DJ Intel kicks off the party all night in Wicker Park.

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Bird Walk

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 8:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

Hummingbird Fest

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—2:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Let’s celebrate hummingbirds and learn how they connect nature, people and culture. View hummingbirds in the garden, chat with naturalist staff all things…

Camping 101: Overnight!

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Palatine, IL

Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night. Cost: $50/group of 6. Event starts at 5:30 pm.

River Monsters

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Northbrook, IL

Search for and study the aquatic life of the Des Plaines River.

Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM · South Holland, IL

Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM · South Holland, IL

Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

Sulky Bird Count

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 8:30 AM—10:30 AM · Barrington, IL

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels […]

Sulky Bird Count

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 8:30 AM—10:30 AM · Barrington, IL

Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. All levels of…

Thursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids. Drop in.

Nature Arts for Health: Nature Journal Making

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Experience the positive interaction between nature art and wellness in this fun, interactive art class. Led by University of Illinois-Extension.

The Hum About Hummingbirds

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 8:00 AM—10:00 AM · South Holland, IL

Drop in to learn about hummingbirds and observe them at our feeders. Light refreshments provided.

South Beach Clean-Up 8/22

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson…

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Walking Tour | Paseo Boricua and Humboldt Park

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM · Chicago, IL

Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park! As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…

Walking Tour: Evanston’s Alleys

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:30 PM · Evanston, IL

Discover how Chicago became the alley capital of the country! On this tour, we’ll be walking the alleyways of Evanston to explore our architecture from a new…

Friday Guided Nature Walks

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Join Manager of Park Stewardship and Ecologist Matt Evans on Friday afternoons from 2:00pm – 3:30pm for a nature walk around North Pond and/or the Alfred…

Walking Tour | Historic Old Town

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United…

Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United…

Walking Tour | Mary Bartelme Park and Beyond in the West Loop

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Did you know that the West Loop’s Mary Bartelme Park is named after Illinois’s first female judge? Or that in 1988, investors purchased a cold storage…

Walking Tour | Sheffield Stroll

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Chicago, IL

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United…

NEW! Walking Tour | History of the South Loop

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Chicago, IL

The South Loop has seen it all: railroads, vice, political corruption, fire, Printers Row, abandonment, and historic buildings—several of which have been…

Walking Tour | Glitterati on the Gold Coast

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United…

Walking Tour | Historic Prairie Avenue

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Chicago, IL

During the Gilded Age, Chicago’s Prairie Avenue was regarded as “Millionaire’s Row.” The wealthy flocked to the area after the Civil War because it was close…

A Walk Through Time

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chicago, IL

This very special tour provides attendees with the rare opportunity to visit the interiors of several landmarked homes in the Prairie Avenue Historic District.…

Friday Guided Nature Walks

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Join Manager of Park Stewardship and Ecologist Matt Evans on Friday afternoons from 2:00pm – 3:30pm for a nature walk around North Pond and/or the Alfred…

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#155: Figure Drawing – Half Figure with Helen Oh

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Time : 9:00AM - 12:00PM CDT on Sat --- The course introduces approaches to drawing the half figure, focusing on the face, upper body, and hands. The course…

Class #406: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat — If you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium, this course is…

Class #296: Oil Painting – Copying Master Paintings & Personal Projects with Helen Oh

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Time : 10:00AM - 1:00PM CDT on Tue --- Copying master paintings has long been considered one of the best ways to learn drawing and painting. Throughout…

Red Line Jazz Project

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Mandala Arts Red Line Project The Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along…

Class #336: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat — Discover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from…

Class #226: Portrait Drawing with Helen Oh

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Time : 2:00PM - 5:00PM CDT on Tue --- For millennia, artists have delighted in drawing the human face and head. It is infinitely challenging and compelling to…

Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM · South Holland, IL

Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

Nature Arts for Health: Nature Journal Making

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Experience the positive interaction between nature art and wellness in this fun, interactive art class. Led by University of Illinois-Extension.

Bonsai Workshop

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Study the art of bonsai at the Japanese Culture Center! Discover the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation with our beginner bonsai workshops. Whether…

Third Friday Art Walk

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Third Friday Art Walk: Open Gallery NightJoin us for Third Friday Art Walk: Open Gallery Night, a vibrant evening celebrating art, creativity, and community.…

Artecito in the Community Dinosaurs

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL

What dinosaurs lived in Illinois? Join us as we explore more about Dinosaurs with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo! Location to be Announced 10AM-1PM, materials…

Kintsugi for Beginners

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 3:30 PM—6:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Join us for an in-person Kintsugi Course! No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Kintsugi for Beginners 3:30-6:00 pm on Friday, 1/16 Kintsugi is a…

Community

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Board Game Designer Night - Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Ongoing · Chicago, IL

RSVP Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month in 2025. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want…

Budding Botanists

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Stop by our Budding Botanists station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!

Red Line Jazz Project

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Mandala Arts Red Line Project The Mandala Arts Red Line Project is a Chicago-based public arts initiative that brings live jazz performances into spaces along…

Go Green Wilmette Mallinckrodt Park Workday 8/20

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Summer Stewardship Workday – with Mallinckrodt Park Habitat Helpers August 20 from 9-11 am Mallinckrodt Park – 1960 Elmwood Avenue Together with Go Green…

Thursday Night Music Sessions

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 7:00 PM—11:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Thursday Night Music Sessions Join us every Thursday night for Traditional Irish Music Sessions at the Irish American Heritage Center—always free, always…

Morning Glories

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Stop by our morning glories station for activities where little ones 0-3 yrs old can come play and explore!

Third Friday Art Walk

Fri, Aug 21, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Third Friday Art Walk: Open Gallery NightJoin us for Third Friday Art Walk: Open Gallery Night, a vibrant evening celebrating art, creativity, and community.…

South Beach Clean-Up 8/22

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up SOUTH BEACH and enjoy a summer morning at the beach! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson…

Sounds of Summer – The Rhythm Rockets

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Wilmette, IL

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette’s Sounds of Summer: The Rhythm Rockets Thursday, August 27 from 7-8:30 pm At Wallace Bowl in Gillson Park…

The Wilmette Block Party

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 12:00 PM—10:00 PM · Wilmette, IL

Happy 5th Anniversary to The Wilmette Block Party! Save the date – August 29, 2026 All Ages – FREE Family Event If you’re not immediately redirected to the…

Main Beach Clean-Up 9/12

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Gillson Beach Clean-Up Freshen up the beach in the offseason! Join Go Green Wilmette for a Saturday morning Beach Clean-Up. At Gillson Beach from 9-11 am…

Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 9/13

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Summer Stewardship Workday – at Gillson Park Bird Habitat September 13 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a…

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Camping 101: Overnight!

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · Palatine, IL

Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night. Cost: $50/group of 6. Event starts at 5:30 pm.

Bonsai Workshop

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Study the art of bonsai at the Japanese Culture Center! Discover the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation with our beginner bonsai workshops. Whether…

Artecito in the Community Dinosaurs

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL

What dinosaurs lived in Illinois? Join us as we explore more about Dinosaurs with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo! Location to be Announced 10AM-1PM, materials…

Digital Detox in the Garden

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM · Chicago, IL

Learn how plants can help us disconnect from our devices. Led by Wandering Paths Founder and flower farmer Navraaz Kaur Basati.

Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Join us for a Japanese bookbinding & temple stamp book (Goshuinchō) Workshop Explore the beauty and cultural depth of traditional Japanese bookmaking in this…

Counterfeit Combat- Fantasy Fit

Sun, Sep 6, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:30 PM · Chicago, IL

For everyone who has ever read a book in bed and yearned to ride a dragon through the skies, free climb a tower to rescue a beloved captive, or face a sworn…

Beginning Beekeeping Class

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 • 9:00 AM—2:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Learn the basics of beekeeping with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski!

Butoh Dance Workshop

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers, actors, and creative people of all types. Butoh dance training is an invaluable tool for dancers,…

Japanese Papermaking

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Learn the art of Japanese Papermaking with Takahashi Sensei! Japanese Papermaking Workshop At this papermaking workshop, participants will make traditional…

Schmid Exhibition Preview with Nancy Guzik (Extra Option) FULL

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 9:30 AM—11:00 AM · Chicago, IL

EXHIBITION PREVIEW – Extra Option An Exclusive Guided Preview with Nancy Guzik Location: Palette & Chisel, 1st Floor, 1012 N. Dearborn Street Walk through…

The New Generation: Passing the Torch (Extra Option) FULL

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Live Demonstration with Michelle Dunaway, Tina Garrett, Nancy Guzik & Mary Qian Moderator: President Stuart Fullerton offers historical insight and moderates a…

Student Workshop with Nancy Guzik & Rose Frantzen (Extra Option) FULL

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Chicago, IL

IN THE HISTORIC 3rd FLOOR STUDIO: RICHARD SCHMID’S LEGACY Premium Experience—Student Workshop with Rose Frantzen and Nancy Guzik Extra Option Location: Palette…

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Summer Fireworks

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 • 10:00 PM—10:10 PM · Chicago, IL

Summer Fireworks Wednesdays (9PM) & Saturdays (10PM) | FREE Experience Navy Pier’s free, award-winning fireworks with dazzling displays over the lake and…

Wee Wonders: Hummingbirds

Sun, Aug 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM · South Holland, IL

Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/ adult.

Thursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · River Forest, IL

Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids. Drop in.

Artecito in the Community Dinosaurs

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Chicago, IL

What dinosaurs lived in Illinois? Join us as we explore more about Dinosaurs with our friends at Lincoln Park Zoo! Location to be Announced 10AM-1PM, materials…

The Wilmette Block Party

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 12:00 PM—10:00 PM · Wilmette, IL

Happy 5th Anniversary to The Wilmette Block Party! Save the date – August 29, 2026 All Ages – FREE Family Event If you’re not immediately redirected to the…

Family Day 2026

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Evanston, IL

Join us for an afternoon of family crafts, storytelling, shop at our Artists Alley, enjoy live music, and so much more! Throughout the event you can visit info…

Sounds of Summer – Surfing Bird

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Wilmette, IL

LIVE Music across Wilmette, all summer long! Wilmette’s Sounds of Summer: Surfing Bird Friday, September 25 from 6-8 pm At Village Green in Downtown Wilmette…

Holiday Tree Lighting

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 • 4:30 PM—6:30 PM · Des Plaines, IL

The City gathers in Metropolitan Square for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting event, taking place the first Friday in December. Holiday cheer, live…

Winterfest & Cookie Walk

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 • 10:00 AM—3:00 PM · Oak Park, IL

Winterfest in Downtown Oak Park Join us at Winterfest on Saturday, December 6 for a celebration of the holiday season in Downtown Oak Park! Check out all the…

Home for the Holidays

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Oak Park, IL

Home for the Holidays Get into the holiday spirit with free horse-drawn carriage rides, a visit with Santa, and hot cocoa at coffee shops throughout the…

Do You Hear What I Hear – Christmas in Killarney (Saturday)

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Do You Hear What I Hear – Christmas in Killarney Celebrate the magic of the season with Do You Hear What I Hear – Christmas in Killarney, the Irish American…

Do You Hear What I Hear – Christmas in Killarney (Sunday)

Sun, Dec 20, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Chicago, IL

Do You Hear What I Hear – Christmas in Killarney Celebrate the magic of the season with Do You Hear What I Hear – Christmas in Killarney, the Irish American…

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Chicago never sits still — and neither should your weekend. Find live music, comedy, neighborhood festivals, food and drink events, art openings, theater, and community happenings across the city, from Logan Square to Hyde Park, Wicker Park to the South Loop. The Chicago calendar on Daisy puts it all in one place so you spend less time searching and more time out in the city.