Taste of Randolph | June 19-21

Tacoville Festival | June 5-7

The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago takes place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. The parade begins at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and travels north along Wentworth toward Cermak Road . The event is free and open to the public, drawing thousands of spectators each year.

What is it? Windy City Smokeout 2025 is a four-day outdoor festival happening July 10–13 outside the United Center in Chicago. It combines top country music performances with award-winning BBQ from renowned pitmasters across the country. Headliners include Bailey Zimmerman, Old Dominion, Kane Brown, and Jon Pardi, along with a stacked lineup of rising stars and a special Sunday brunch performance. The event is family-friendly, ADA-accessible, and offers multiple ticket tiers including General Admission, VIP, and Platinum. Food, drinks, live music, and good vibes take over Lot C for one of Chicago’s biggest summer parties.

Location: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

The Chicago Tea Festival 2025 will take place on April 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Copernicus Center in Chicago. This annual event celebrates global tea culture and welcomes tea lovers, experts, and enthusiasts. General admission is $30 at the door, and VIP tickets are $79, with all tickets sold online. The festival is run by a nonprofit team of dedicated volunteers and features vendors, guest speakers, and educational sessions.

The Winter Farmers Market at Water Tower Place runs Sundays from January 12 to March 30, 12 PM - 4 PM, on Level 4. It features 75+ vendors selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and snacks. Activities include live music, kids' play areas, VR gaming, cooking demos, and pet photography. The event also offers lounges, specialty programs, and interactive experiences.

Spending Thanksgiving with family this year? Sounds like you'll need a pre-holiday drink! Before the feasting and napping begin, join The Turkey Crawl for an unforgettable night out in Wrigleyville. Connect with fellow college students, recent grads, and party-goers while sipping on your favorite beverages! Why The Turkey Crawl? There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than by hitting the lively Wrigleyville bar scene. This is Chicago’s ultimate Black Wednesday bar crawl, promising great vibes and late-night fun in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. What's Included: - Admission to all participating bars - A FREE dinner buffet - $12 in gift cards to use on the crawl - Exclusive drink specials - Giveaways and more surprises! Where: The best bars in Wrigleyville (venues to be announced). All locations are within walking distance, so you can maximize the fun with your crew!

WhiskeyFest is an event for true whiskey enthusiasts. It’s an evening filled with tastings of hundreds of the world’s finest whiskeys, including single malt and blended Scotch, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian, and craft-distilled varieties. Attendees can dive into the art of whiskey-making with insights from distilleries and enjoy a gourmet buffet. Be ready for an immersive tasting experience before committing to this unique event.