Other / General Festivals near North Chicago, IL.

Taste of Highland Park Returns June 19–20!

• Jun. 19 - Jun 20, 2026
• Port Clinton Square - Highland Park, IL USA

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Two days. Live music. Local flavors. Family fun. Taste of Highland Park is back June 19–20 with headliners All American Throwbacks (Friday) and Eve 6 ....

4 Saints Family Festival

• Jun. 19 - Jun 19, 2026
• St Rita Catholic Church - Racine, WI USA

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Live music, midway rides, craft fair, car show, adult & kids’ games, and popular festival foods and refreshments are offered, as well as our Meat and ....

Gold Coast Art Fair

• Jun. 20 - Jun 21, 2026
• South Lake Shore Drive \u0026 East Monroe Street - Chicago, IL USA

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Join us in celebrating 68 years of a Chicago tradition, the Gold Coast Art Fair in Chicago’s Grant Park. Start your friends or family day fueling up w ....

4 Saints Family Festival

• Jun. 20 - Jun 20, 2026
• St Rita Catholic Church - Racine, WI USA

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Live music, midway rides, craft fair, car show, adult & kids’ games, and popular festival foods and refreshments are offered, as well as our Meat and ....

4 Saints Family Festival

• Jun. 21 - Jun 21, 2026
• St Rita Catholic Church - Racine, WI USA

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Live music, midway rides, craft fair, car show, adult & kids’ games, and popular festival foods and refreshments are offered, as well as our Meat and ....

Millennium Art Festival

• Jun. 27 - Jun 28, 2026
• 180 N Stetson Ave - Chicago, IL USA

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Get creative with 110 artists on your perfect summer day in the city with art, food, and fun! With the fest just steps from Millennium Park, start you ....

Rock the Runway

• Jun. 27 - Jun 27, 2026
• 1251 S Wolf Rd - Wheeling, IL USA

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The Village’s annual Rock n Run the Runway Independence Day event will be held Saturday, June 27 at Chicago Executive Airport! NEW location at the sou ....

Armenian "Madagh" Picnic

• Jun. 28 - Jun 28, 2026
• 6200 Northwestern Ave - Racine, WI USA

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On Sunday, June 28, St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church will hold their annual Armenian (“Madagh”) Picnic at Johnson Park, 6200 Northwestern Avenue, R ....

Camp Chicago 2026

• Jul. 4 - Jul 4, 2026
• Island Party Hut - Chicago, IL USA

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• $10 - $25
• $50 - $100

Welcome to Camp Chicago, a one-day All-American festival on the banks of the Chicago River. Live music & DJs on the water. Cold drinks in the sun. Yar ....

Southport Art Fest

• Jul. 11 - Jul 12, 2026
• 3733 N Southport Ave - Chicago, IL USA

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Get ready, Chicago! The Southport Art Fest is back this July 11 & 12 on the city’s northside! This cherished neighborhood festival brings together an ....

Japan Fest Chicago 2026

• Jul. 11 - Jul 12, 2026
• Skokie Sports Park East - Skokie, IL USA

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• FREE!!

From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to anime art, and tea ceremonies to street food favorites, Japan Fest Chicago brings together the best of ol ....

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

• Jul. 17 - Jul 19, 2026
• South Blue Island Avenue \u0026 South Paulina Street - Chicago, IL USA

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Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic & Latin cultures with three days of endless a ....

Glencoe Festival of Art

• Jul. 18 - Jul 19, 2026
• 700 Vernon Ave - Glencoe, IL USA

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Get creative at the Glencoe Festival of Art with 100 artists on your perfect summer day with art, food, and fun! Start the day at your favorite Glenco ....

Art at the Glen

• Jul. 25 - Jul 26, 2026
• 2030 Tower Dr - Glenview, IL USA

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Come celebrate one of Glenview’s most beloved community traditions! Start your perfect summer day with breakfast at the Glen Town Center, then enjoy t ....

The 37th Annual Chicago GhanaFest

• Jul. 25 - Jul 25, 2026
• Washington Park - Chicago, IL USA

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• $10 - $25

The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago and its affiliates proudly present the highly anticipated flagship cultural event of the year—the ....

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

• Jul. 25 - Jul 25, 2026
• Dr. Conrad Worrill Track \u0026 Field Center - Chicago, IL USA

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Step Into a World of Wonder at the 4th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival! Join us on the South Side of Chicago for a one-of-a-kind celebration ....

Wilmette Art Fair

• Aug. 1 - Aug 2, 2026
• 1141 Central Ave - Wilmette, IL USA

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A perfect summer day awaits at the Wilmette Art Fair! Start your day with breakfast at your favorite downtown Wilmette spot, then enjoy thousands of p ....

Burr Ridge Art Fair

• Aug. 8 - Aug 9, 2026
• 701 Village Center Dr - Burr Ridge, IL USA

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Burr Ridge Village Center plays host to a perfect summer day! Start with breakfast at the Center then begin browsing through paintings, sculpture, pho ....

Printer's Row Art Fest

• Aug. 15 - Aug 16, 2026
• 728 S Dearborn St - Chicago, IL USA

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Chicago’s historic Printer’s Row neighborhood sets the stage for one of the city’s most vibrant and exciting art festivals! Now in its sixth year, the ....

West Loop Art Fest

• Aug. 22 - Aug 23, 2026
• 1001 W Fulton St - Chicago, IL USA

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The West Loop Art Fest returns August 22–23, 2026, transforming Fulton Street into a dynamic open-air gallery that celebrates creativity, craftsmanshi ....

Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival

• Aug. 22 - Aug 23, 2026
• 800 Chicago Ave - Evanston, IL USA

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The alluring streets of downtown Evanston host the community favorite Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, August 22-23. Join fellow art lovers in brows ....

Port Clinton Art Festival

• Aug. 29 - Aug 30, 2026
• 600 Central Ave - Highland Park, IL USA

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See paintings, sculpture, mixed media work and more. Get your steps in while browsing thousands of art pieces from over 200 of the best artists in the ....

Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling

• Sep. 4 - Sep 4, 2026
• Jackson Avenue - Naperville, IL USA

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• FREE!!

The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, ....

Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling

• Sep. 5 - Sep 5, 2026
• Jackson Avenue - Naperville, IL USA

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• FREE!!

The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: music, food and beverage vendors, a family-fun area, a carnival, ....

Great American Lobster Fest 2026

• Sep. 5 - Sep 6, 2026
• Miller Lite Beer Garden Grove - Chicago, IL USA

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Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest, the ultimate seafood celebration on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, returning this Labor Day Weekend for th ....