Cocktails Events in Chicago

Check out happening cocktails events all around Chicago, IL

July 4th, Independence Day Cruise!

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Summer Of George USD 54 to 89

Zoo-ologie 2026

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

'90s Night at the Zoo - Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm Lincoln Park Zoo USD 15 to 48

Chicago Food Truck Festival, Season 13, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am 2300 S Indiana Ave USD 0 to 87

Memorial Day Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 23 May at 08:30 pm Summer Of George USD 43 to 66

Reggaeton Beach Fest 2026 on Oak Street Beach

 Sun, 28 Jun at 03:00 pm Whispers at Oak Street Beach USD 24 to 66

Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Northalsted

Chicago Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 86 to 114

Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 11 Jul at 08:00 pm Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 43 to 66

Mother's Day Adults Only Sunset River Cruise on Sunday May 10th

 Sun, 10 May at 07:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Chicago Margarita Festival Season 12, "Summer Daisy Margarita Returns"

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am South Loop USD 10 to 66

Summer Kickoff River & Lake Evening Cruise on Saturday, May 9th

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 25 to 47

The Tunes-N-Tequila "TNT" Cinco De Mayo Crawl

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm River North USD 14 to 37

Memorial Day Weekend Night Lake Cruise on Sunday, May 24th

 Sun, 24 May at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 25 to 47

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Mon, 25 May at 07:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Fireworks Yacht Cruise (Black Yacht WKD) Chicago (3 Levels)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 637

All White Attire Fireworks Yacht Party 3 Levels (Chicago)

 Sat, 30 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 61 to 642

Cinco De Mayo Weekend Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 02 May at 03:30 pm Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 43 to 72

All White Attire Fireworks Yacht Cruise 3 Levels (Chicago)

 Sat, 23 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 61 to 642

Old School House Yacht Party (3 Levels) Chicago

 Fri, 24 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 642

Kentucky Derby Party at The J. Parker: Running of the Roses Party

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm The J. Parker USD 16 to 523

Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Weekend in Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 31

Spring Soiree 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts USD 54 to 70

Thrift Lab

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

July 4th Weekend Kickoff Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:30 pm Summer Of George USD 31 to 54

Beach Slap North Ave Beach Party

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am North Avenue Beach USD 12 to 98

Anita Dee II Dusable Harbor (TEMPLATE)

 Mon, 11 May at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 35

Hip Hop Vs R&B All White Attire Yacht Party (3 Levels) Chicago

 Sun, 05 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 535

Mexico in a Bottle Chicago 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center USD 72 to 89

Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl - Chicago

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Bourbon on Division USD 20 to 76

Chicago's Theatre of Magic

 Sat, 09 May at 04:30 pm Palmer House a Hilton Hotel USD 59 to 99

TBD/TBD

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

Bachata on a School Night

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Second Hand Soul Band | Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest | Wrightwood Park | Fri Jun 26th 6:30p

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:30 pm 2555 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-2003, United States

Summer Kickoff River & Lake Afternoon Cruise on Saturday, May 9th

 Sat, 09 May at 04:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Green Jacket Bar Crawl

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Parlay River North USD 25 to 77

R&B BRUNCH

 Sun, 03 May at 01:30 pm 200 N Breakwater Access USD 55 to 535

Just Because 2026 Chicago Summer Holiday Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Lincoln Park, River North, Wicker Park Bars All Access USD 0 to 17

Taco Tuesday Again! Cinco De Mayo EDITION

 Tue, 05 May at 09:00 pm Avondale Music Hall USD 0 to 23

Air & Water Show Viewing Party - (Friday Preview | 8/14)

 Fri, 14 Aug at 11:00 am Shore Club USD 95 to 3,208

Saturday | Meet your Match at The Masters⛳️ | The Hotel Collection, Mag Mile

Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile Hotel & Suites

2nd Annual What's Tea Day Party Mother's Day Edition

 Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm VU Rooftop USD 33 to 207

Whispers at Oak Street Beach | Juneteenth Day Party | 3PM–10PM

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Whispers at Oak Street Beach USD 34 to 217

Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm Summer Of George USD 43 to 66

2026 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival (August 22)

 Sat, 22 Aug at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

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

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:30 pm Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) USD 25 to 58

Derby Day at Hubbard Inn

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 50 to 648

I|O Godfrey Kentucky Derby Viewing Event 2026

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm I|O Godfrey Rooftop Lounge USD 45 to 2,403

Chicago Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 25 Jul at 08:00 pm Summer Of George USD 43 to 66

Saturday Night Labor Day Fireworks Booze Cruise!

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Chicago Lakefront Cruises USD 49 to 95

Dukes & Boots Skyline Yacht Party (3 Levels) Chicago

 Sun, 19 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 535

Tony P's Real Estate Networking Event @ Galeria: Thursday April 16th

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Galeria Chicago USD 24 to 550

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn, Chicago - Tastings Included

 Sat, 03 Oct at 05:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 25 to 42

2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 02:30 pm TBA Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Life is an Art: IAM the party

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:30 pm City Hall Events USD 82 to 50,000

Chicago Rum Fest 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Logan Square Auditorium USD 26 to 301

Ravenswood Makers Market

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm 4241 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Kentucky Derby Party at Parlay (Lincoln Park): Welcome To The Infield

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Parlay Lincoln Park USD 14 to 156

Margarita Madness Bar Olympics

 Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am Lottie's Pub USD 55 to 168

Date Night in River North | Cityswoon | Ages 33-45

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Machine Cocktail Bar USD 43

TOAST: All White Caribbean Yacht Party CHI PARTY WEEKEND 2026

 Sun, 21 Jun at 06:30 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 62 to 92

Starry Night Sunflower - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Sun, 19 Apr Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 56

2026 World Class US Bartender of the Year Announcement Party

 Wed, 13 May at 08:00 pm Offshore Rooftop Free

Summer Kickoff Day Party at Shore Club Chicago ☀️

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Shore Club USD 43

DILF: IML LEATHER DADDY

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm The SoFo Tap Free

#NOFILTERTHURSDAYS

 Thu, 05 Feb at 09:00 pm Parlay at Joy District Free

IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy

 Tue, 24 Mar Dorothy Free

Rising Stars Burlesque Revue

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 pm 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Fantasy Pole Night

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm Provocateur USD 34 to 247

Matched Speed Dating 2.0 in West Loop | Cityswoon | Ages 43-55

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Carnivale USD 43

Taste the Night! Mariano’s Tastemaker Kitchen Relaunch Celebration 🌟

 Tue, 07 Apr at 05:00 pm 40 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-3506, United States

World's Best Last Word Cocktail Competition

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm TRUCE USD 55

MooMoos and Margaritas

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Reserv USD 20 to 120

Mosaic Grand Opening: Late Night Cocktail Club (Guest List Access)

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 pm 65 W Kinzie St Free

Cubist Portrait - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 49

My Happiest Hour - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 56

Glowing Starry Night - Chicago - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 49

SIP & RNB Social: For the Rnb Lovers

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm Reserv USD 14 to 119

Margaritas and Memories with Mac McAnally featuring Scotty Emerick

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419, United States

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22: CROWD WORK WEDNESDAY

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Sola Thursdays

 Thu, 02 Apr at 09:00 pm Habibti Free

CHIRP Night at the Whistler with Prathloons & Adelaide

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm The Whistler

One Piece Trivia Night - Snakes & Lattes Chicago

 Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Snakes & Lattes Chicago USD 14 to 88

UFC 327 Viewing Party at Mac’s Wood Grilled

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm Mac's Wood Grilled Free

48th Annual Benefit Gala

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611-1443, United States

RE-CONNECT Chicago Cocktail Party

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Carnivale Chicago USD 135

Tiki Bar Party

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm J. Parker @ Hotel Lincoln

Mesmerizing Beauty - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 16 Apr Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 49

Psychedelic Starry Night - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 16 Apr Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 49

Ayiti After Dark: The Official Haitian Flag Day Party

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 pm The Sinclair Chicago

Johnnie Walker Better With Black Label Cocktail Competition-Chicago

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm MONEYGUN Free

Augusta Watch Party at Five Iron Golf - Lincoln Park

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:00 pm Five Iron Golf - Lincoln Park USD 428

International Happy Hour at Txa Txa Club

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm TXA TXA Club Free

Till Death Do Us Part – A Wedding M**der Mystery

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Colvin House USD 55

WEDNESDAY MAY 13: CROWD WORK WEDNESDAY

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Botanical Spirits - A Mixology Experience at theWit

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm theWit Hotel Chicago - The Gateway Room, 2nd Floor USD 50

Belles, Beaux & Bourbon: A Golden Jubilee

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm Fairlie USD 0 to 162

Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Somerset

Come Pitch Your Friend: A 40+ Singles Experience

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 917 W 18th St USD 45

Paint Bouquets & Sip - Awakenings Fundraiser

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Awakenings USD 45