Chicago Travel Professionals Guide - 2025
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
2024-12-02 12:18:07
Check out some of Chicago’s diverse year-round happenings, from colorful cultural celebrations to lively music and food fests. Go to choosechicago.com/events or simply use your phone’s camera and scan the QR code on the following pages for a complete, up-to-date events calendar. Events subject to change.
FOOD & DRINK FESTS
CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK
Try some of the city's most acclaimed restaurants and hidden gems during Chicago Restaurant Week from late January through early February, when hundreds of local restaurants offer special prix fixe menus.
TASTE OF RANDOLPH
In June, sample dishes from leading chefs on Restaurant Row and listen to live bands along Randolph Street in the West Loop.
WINDY CITY SMOKEOUT
Award-winning barbecue, craft beer, and country music stars are on the menu at this July event held in the United Center parking lot.
TASTE OF CHICAGO
Chicago’s signature food festival, held during September in downtown Grant Park, features bites from some of the city’s best-loved restaurants.
CHICAGO GOURMET
This popular September foodie event in Millennium Park offers eats and sips served by some of the top chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers from around the country.
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