Food & Drink events in Chicago

Check out happening food & drink events all around Chicago, IL

2026 Luau Volleyball Weekend in Chicago 🌺⛳🏐 | Fri 9/11, Sat 9/12, Sun 9/13

 Fri, 11 Sep at 11:00 am Sydney Marovitz Golf Course

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street

Taste of Randolph 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm 900 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7, 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Hyde Park

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Windy City Smokeout Festival

Zoo-ologie 2026

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

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

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at United Center

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm United Center

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

March Madness Final Four Party + Jersey Raffle at The Harding Tavern | Logan Square Sports Bar

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:00 pm The Harding Tavern Free

Jewel-Osco's Big Deal Battle Benefiting YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm The Salt Shed

Savor Lincoln Park 2026

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm Theater on the Lake - Restaurant/Events/Theater

Chicago Arte Agave Tequila and Mezcal Festival

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

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Friday at Windy City Smokeout Festival

 Fri, 10 Jul at 12:00 pm Windy City Smokeout Festival

The Connection Lounge - A curated dating experience

 Sun, 29 Mar at 04:00 pm Location will be announced to confirmed guests USD 50

Air & Water Show Oasis Viewing Party - (Saturday | 8/15)

 Sat, 15 Aug at 09:00 am Shore Club USD 408 to 4,005

MOTOBLOT #13 (Official)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois

OTT White Sox Home Opener Tailgate Bus Trip

 Thu, 02 Apr at 11:30 am Guaranteed Rate Field

BRUNCH & R&B SPRING CRUISE

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:30 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 535

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

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

Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm Northalsted

Chicago Pickle Fest: Live Bands, Beer and Everything Pickle!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Wrigleyville's Best Bars USD 16 to 40

U2 Tribute at Lincoln Park's Mayfest - INTO THE HEART

 Sat, 16 May at 04:15 pm 1000 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

Air & Water Show Viewing Party - (Sunday | 8/16)

 Sun, 16 Aug at 09:00 am Shore Club USD 95 to 3,436

Spring Vintage & Artisan Fest in Ravenswood presented by Windy City Market

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Artifact Events USD 0 to 9

Second Hand Soul Band | Chicago Mayfest | Lincoln Park | Sun May 17th 3p

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm 1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-4126, United States

New Beers Eve 2026

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 26 to 49

All You Can Eataly: Spring in Rome

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 108 to 135

Michelada Fest Chicago

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:00 pm Chicago USD 39 to 322

Double Treble Dueling Pianos @ Chicago Mayfest

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Mayfest

TBD/TBD

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center USD 23

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

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

Mexico in a Bottle Chicago 2026

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

West Town Restaurant Week 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:00 am West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce

Rodney Atkins Live on the Water!

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm 600 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL

LEGENDS of LAGER 3

 Sat, 18 Apr at 03:00 pm Duneyrr Fermenta Winery and Brewery USD 50

Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 12:00 am St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Free

Brunch con Ritmo 📍 Carnivale

 Sun, 22 Mar at 10:00 am Carnivale

March Madness Beer Raffle at The Harding Tavern | Anti-Hero Tournament HQ in Logan Square

 Tue, 17 Mar at 06:00 pm The Harding Tavern Free

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

International Women's Day Market

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Artifact Events

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Ave & E Lake St, Chicago

World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

 Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am House of Blues Chicago

¡Pachanga! Rock en Español on Navy Pier

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:00 pm Bar Sol USD 19 to 29

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

SUNDAY FUNDAY

 Sun, 01 Mar at 03:00 pm ROOF on theWit Free

Easter in Somerset

 Sun, 05 Apr at 11:00 am Somerset

BOLLYWOOD MIDNIGHT SOIRÉE

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 pm Kama - West Loop USD 23 to 535

Hands-On: Gnocchi al Pomodoro

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 103

Disney Sing-A-Long Bottomless Drag Brunch

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Lark USD 76

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

Dead City Oddities Market

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Logan Square Auditorium USD 7

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

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

Sun, 07 Jun at 12:00 pm 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

MARCH MADNESS PRE-GAME HAPPY HOUR

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:30 pm Parlay River North USD 0 to 432

Sip & Savor: Sicilian Cheese and wine Getaway

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 71

Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas

 Sun, 15 Mar Eataly Chicago USD 107

Chicago Whiskey Washback

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 86 to 135

Trinket Fest Weekend

 Fri, 03 Apr 4325 N Ravenswood Ave USD 0 to 7

The Studio 54 Drag Dinner

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Kit Kat Club USD 71

Chef’s Dinner: A Night in Rome

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 128

Eataly & The Second City: Eat, Laugh, Love

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 135

World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

 Sun, 10 May at 12:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

Hands-On: Pizza alla Pala

 Sun, 29 Mar at 01:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 107

Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas

 Sat, 21 Mar at 04:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 107

Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl

 Wed, 22 Apr at 05:30 pm A variety of Ravenswood small businesses USD 34 to 36

Hands-On: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 103

Chicago Lit Society: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Beermiscuous USD 28 to 33

2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25)

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

Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 103

ECI TUESDAY MAMBO SALSA BACHATA & MORE at PIER 31 - 2026 (Year 12)

 Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Pier 31

A Spirited Affair: The Art of Japanese Whisky with Akashi-Tai & Hatozaki

 Wed, 25 Mar at 06:00 pm The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago USD 89

Cruz Blanca's Spring Market | Artisan Food, Drink & Goods

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Cruz Blanca Brewery + Mexican Kitchen USD 8

Third Coast Tattoo Show 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 0 to 72

Buffalo Trace Barrel Bonanza

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm 634 S Wabash Ave USD 55

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet With a View

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago USD 71 to 253

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

Homemade Chocolate Confections - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Iftar at DIC

 Wed, 18 Feb at 05:00 pm Downtown Islamic Center USD 0 to 322

Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North

 Sat, 04 Apr Eataly Chicago USD 103

Equality and Pride 365 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm IO Godfrey

Make Potstickers From Scratch - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Chicago Rum Fest 2026

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

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Chicago’s Taste of Latin American Food

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm KOVAL Store Free

SIP & RNB Social

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:00 pm Reserv USD 10 to 119

Perfecting the Preparation of Pasta - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 06 Apr Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Mother's Day in Somerset

 Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am Somerset

#NOFILTERTHURSDAYS

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

Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North

 Sat, 21 Mar at 01:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 103

Pasta Making With Chef Janet at a Local Distillery - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 21 May Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Hands-On: Mozzarella

 Sat, 11 Apr at 03:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 93

Learn the Essentials of Homemade Sushi - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Hands-On: Ravioli from the Alps

 Fri, 06 Mar at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 97

Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 107

Homemade Chocolate Confections - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm Wolf Point Distilling USD 74

Brunch With The Easter Bunny

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am 900 North Michigan Shops USD 123 to 615

PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout

 Mon, 25 May at 02:00 pm The SoFo Tap Free

Viva La Mujer 2026 Chicago Market

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm 1200 W 35th St USD 0 to 10

Make Potstickers From Scratch - Cooking Class in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74