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Festivals in Chicago: Things to Do
196 upcoming events at 44 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 196 upcoming festivals events in Chicago across 44 venues. On this page: Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo, Christkindl, Windows & Wiener Schnitzel: A Festive Chicago Triple! at Christkindlmarket Chicago, The Trashy Holiday Market at Mrs. Murphy's Irish Bistro, ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo. Listing data was last refreshed November 4, 2026.
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Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AMHoliday
Holiday Gift Market at the Salt Shed
The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What festivals things to do are in Chicago tonight?
- VenuNite currently has no festivals events listed in Chicago for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
- What venues in Chicago host festivals events?
- Chicago has 44 venues with upcoming festivals events, including Lincoln Park Zoo, The iO Theater, Aguijón Theater and 41 more.
- Are there free festivals events in Chicago?
- 49 upcoming festivals events are explicitly listed as free in Chicago. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.