Events and Things to Do in Chicago, IL

Saturday, August 8

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2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's

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9:00 AM

Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL

The Most Exciting Experience In Pickleball  There's nothing like seeing the world's best pickleball players compete in...

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Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square-Ravenswood

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10:00 AM

4874 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square-Ravenswood will host Hero Play Day on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for infants to 12-year-olds....

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Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Park

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10:00 AM

1645 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Park will host Hero Play Day on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for infants to 12-year-olds. Families are...

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Thursday, August 6

• Build Your Brand: Let the World Know Who You Are! 10:00 am

  4301 S Ashland Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Water Tower Place Hosting “City Market IRL” Weekly Summer Night Market Series 4:00 pm

  Water Tower Place, 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Star Hill Farm Whisky Launch at Francois Frankie 6:00 pm

  Francois Frankie Le Carousel Bar, 222 W Randolph St, Chicago

  
  

Friday, August 7

• Nonprofit Pokemon Card Raffle 9:00 am

  Remote

  
  
• Burr Ridge Village Center; Friday Fun for Kids - Juggling Workshop 10:30 am

  Burr Ridge

  
  
• Back-To-School Health Fair 1:00 pm

  9119 S Exchange Ave, Chicago

  
  
• 43rd Annual Northalsted Market Days® 5:00 pm

  3400 N Halsted St, Chicago

  
  
• West Town First Fridays 6:00 pm

  West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce, 1819 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Near Sex For Work (touring live comedy about unique adult industry career) 7:00 pm

  The Den Theatre, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings 8:45 pm

  Arts Center of Oak Park 200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, Illinois 60302

  
  

Saturday, August 8

• 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's 9:00 am

  Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park

  
  
• Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square-Ravenswood 10:00 am

  4874 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Park 10:00 am

  1645 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago

  
  
• 43rd Annual Northalsted Market Days® 11:00 am

  3400 N Halsted St, Chicago

  
  
• Ravenswood Feel Good Fest 11:00 am

  1442 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings 6:30 pm

  The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, 520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

  
  
• Good Hangs 6:30 pm

  Metro 3730 North Clark Street

  
  
• The Second City Improv Social at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 7:00 pm

  Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, 301 E North Water St, Chicago

  
  
• The Sunset Club at Aire Rooftop 7:00 pm

  Aire Rooftop Bar Chicago, 100 W Monroe St, Chicago

  
  
• Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise! 7:30 pm

  Chicago Lakefront Cruises, 900 S Wells St, Chicago