Chicago Food & Drink Events

Bottomless Margaritas & Fireworks on the Riverwalk - Every Weds & Sun!

Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) 3 Jun 2026

Lakeview Taco Fest

3500 N Southport Ave,, Chicago, Illinois 60657, United States 21 Aug 2026

Taste of Greektown

315 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5424, United States 28 Aug 2026

The Great American Lobster Fest - Chicago - 2026

Navy Pier 5 Sep 2026

Chicago Summer Food Festival

Grant Park 21 Aug 2026

Panda Fest Chicago 2026

Butler Field 28 Aug 2026

INTL FESTIVAL OF LIFE/JSVFest -COMBINED, SEPT. 25-27, UNION PK-Promo tix

Union Park 3 Jul 2026

West Loop Art Fest

W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, United States 22 Aug 2026

Michelada Fest Chicago

Union Park 26 Jun 2026

Big Grill Fest Chicago

2555 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2003, United States 29 Aug 2026

Sixteen Candles at LAKEVIEW TACO FEST! **SOUTH STAGE**

3500 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-1436, United States 22 Aug 2026

Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence

1350 W Fulton Market 22 Aug 2026

Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Weekend in Chicago

Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) 15 Aug 2026

Chef BBQ 2026

Green City Market Lincoln Park 10 Sep 2026

Chicago Creative Arts & Street Food Festival

2301 S Martin Luther King Dr 28 Aug 2026

Ravenswood ArtWalk: Tour of Arts & Industry

Ravenswood Ave and Berteau Ave 12 Sep 2026

Chicago Open-Air Maker Market 2026

Navy Pier 28 Aug 2026

Girl Power Drag Dinner

Kit Kat Club 21 Aug 2026

Elvis Night @ Guaranteed Rate Field

Rate Field 21 Aug 2026

Summer Wine Down

Gallagher Way, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA 22 Aug 2026

Dine Out On Broadway

3138 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657 21 Aug 2026

2026 Neighbor Appreciation & Back 2 School Rally!

True Light Baptist Church 23 Aug 2026

Club Capri: Chicago's #1 Rooftop Party Series At Castaway's Beach Club

Castaways Beach Club 23 May 2026

SUNDAY FUNDAY

ROOF on theWit 16 Aug 2026

Grammy Gold Diva Drag Dinner

Kit Kat Club 28 Aug 2026

2nd Annual Austin RibFest and 12th Annual Urban Smoke Cook-Off

Columbus Park Golf Course 22 Aug 2026

Tequila Cocktail and Bites Pairing Experience

The Alley Cat Bar 26 Aug 2026

Café Con Leche Presents Live Latin Music

Cafe Con Leche 19 Jun 2026

Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North

Eataly Chicago 4 Apr 2026

The Pepsi Challenge

United Center 22 Aug 2026

33rd African/Caribbean Intl Fest of Life combined with 10th JSVFest

Union Park 25 Sep 2026

Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas

Eataly Chicago 15 Mar 2026

Hands-On: Gnocchi al Pomodoro

Eataly Chicago 22 Aug 2026

Middle Class Fancy Presents The Ultimate Backyard Fest

Park & Field 22 Aug 2026

FREE SOX SUNDAY: Sox vs. Mets

Reggies 23 Aug 2026

Monday Afrobeats on the beach with DJ Diesel @ Pier 31 (Free event)

Pier 31 Restaurant 13 Jul 2026

Pickle & Pints Community Classic

Fulton Market District 23 Aug 2026

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

River North Design District 11 Sep 2026

Oktoberfest Chicago

1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-4121, United States 25 Sep 2026

Sunday Service at Shore Club Chicago

Shore Club 7 Jun 2026

WingOut Chicago 2026

Gallagher Way 26 Sep 2026

Fall Family Event

Obama Presidential Center 12 Sep 2026

R&B LOVERS CRUISE

Anita Dee Yacht Charters 11 Sep 2026

Shiploads of Celebration Beach Party

North Avenue Beach 10 Sep 2026

Authentic Handmade Pasta - Chicago

Sip & Savor | 53rd Street - Hyde Park 29 Aug 2026

All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest

Eataly Chicago 18 Sep 2026

Day Play: CHICAGO

Hue Chicago 29 Aug 2026

DJ Fresh’s R&B Afterparty Experience Chicago

Row 24 Chicago 21 Aug 2026

The Charisma Cruise

Dusable Harbor 22 Aug 2026

The Butcher's Wife Dinner No. 1 - Steak Frites

Schneider Deli 21 Aug 2026

UMMO & LOFT 22's 3rd Anniversary

22 W Hubbard St 29 Aug 2026

LAVISH White & Gold Labor Day Weekend Bash

The Sinclair Chicago Event Venue 6 Sep 2026

Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE

Kings Dining & Entertainment 26 Sep 2026

Moe's Wrigleyville's $30 Wristband Pkg - Every Fri & Sat in Chicago

Moe's Cantina (Wrigleyville) 11 Jul 2026

Mocha Party Boat Pass

Navy Pier 5 Sep 2026

Afternoon Tea at The Ritz Carlton

Torali 27 Jun 2026

Chicago Global Culture & Food Festival 2026

McCormick Place Parking Lot A 31 Aug 2026

Dine & Demo: Spaghetti Carbonara

Eataly Chicago 30 Aug 2026

Family Fun: Gelato: From Base to Sundae

Eataly Chicago 29 Aug 2026

Jerk, Seafood & Vegan Festival (JSVFest) combined with Int'l Festival of Li

Union Park 25 Jul 2026

SECOND SERVICE | Chicago’s Monthly Sunday Kickback

BAR22 19 Jul 2026

WingOut Chicago 2026

Gallagher Way Chicago 26 Sep 2026

Rodyna Fest 2026

835 N. Oakley Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622 5 Sep 2026

CareFreeBlackGirl CookOut Chicago

Park No. 540 22 Aug 2026

Hands-On: Tagliatelle Verde al Limone

Eataly Chicago 27 Aug 2026

HOUSE MUSIC - THE LAKE EFFECT

Steelworkers Park 19 Sep 2026

Coffee class. Home barista 101! Learn to make espresso and steam milk.

Sip Society Coffee Education Center 5 Sep 2026

Meet Me There: Roofop Day Party // Dia de La Independencia!!!

Utopian Tailgate 12 Sep 2026

Summer Fridays

Eataly Chicago 21 Aug 2026

Hands-On: Pizza alla Pala

Eataly Chicago 14 May 2026

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17: OHJAY LAMONT AND FRIENDS

The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage 17 Sep 2026

Clink & Sip Festival 2026

Morgan MFG 20 Sep 2026

Cheese Curd Crawl

The Lodge Tavern 29 Aug 2026

Hispanic Heritage with Jewel-Osco - Aurora

Jewel-Osco 12 Sep 2026

Chicago Handmade & Artisan Expo

Grant Park 28 Aug 2026

In-person class: Pasta Perfection: Fresh Pasta from Scratch (Chicago)

Gateway To Learning (4925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625) 9 Jul 2026

In-person class: The Ramen Experience: From Broth to Bowl (Chicago)

Sip & Savor | 53rd Street - Hyde Park 15 Oct 2026

In-person class: Authentic Handmade Pasta (Chicago)

Sip & Savor | 53rd Street - Hyde Park 25 Apr 2026

Hands-On: Pizza Napoletana with Rossopomodoro

Eataly Chicago 31 Mar 2026

Store Tour: Eat, Shop, Learn

Eataly Chicago 28 Mar 2026

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Making Class

Bettie's Chicago 3 Sep 2026

FRIENDS Trivia - Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)

Snakes & Lattes Chicago 1 Sep 2026

An Idiot’s Guide to Wine - Chicago- Tickets

Chop Shop, 2033 West North Avenue, Chicago, 60647, Chicago, US 5 Sep 2026

Sip & Savor: Sicilian Cheese and wine Getaway

Eataly Chicago 21 Aug 2026

Madison Row Fest

1100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607-2012, United States 12 Sep 2026

Hands-On: Focaccia

Eataly Chicago 28 May 2026

Hands-On: Mozzarella

Eataly Chicago 16 Jul 2026

Edible Expressions - Explore Culinary Canvas Art & Candle Making

Above Average Candle Studio 4 Jul 2026

Asian Dumplings Class - Chicago

Pilot Project Brewing - Wrigleyville 27 Aug 2026

FREE Sunset Salsa Social

8 S Michigan Ave suite 3800 28 Aug 2026

Glenglassaugh Whisky Dinner with Global Brand Ambassador Stuart Buchanan

Sushi-san 26 Aug 2026

RHAS SUNDAYZ

3109 W Irving Park Rd 16 Aug 2026

OneOne Club Happy Hour

Chef Art Smith’s Reunion, Navy Pier, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA 29 May 2026

SONORAN SAKE MASTER CLASS AT OSITO’S TAP

Osito's Tap 27 Aug 2026

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "Pink Betty"

Sip & Paint 29 Aug 2026

GOLDEN HOUR: LAST CALL LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Hue Chicago 6 Sep 2026

Intro to French Breads: Baguettes & Brioche Baking Class

Bettie's Chicago 21 Jun 2026

City Cruises Live Presents The Primary Experience: Chef Adrianne & Hannah Ferrier

City Cruises 8 Sep 2026

Old Town Oktoberfest

1360 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610 18 Sep 2026

Date Night with the Chefs™: A Night in Italy – Couples Experience

1400 W 46th St 22 Aug 2026