Food & Drink events in Chicago

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

African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual.

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 am Union Park USD 20 to 145

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

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place Free

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Saturday at Windy City Smokeout Festival

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

Adults Night Out: Block Party

 Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

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

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

2026 Windy City Smokeout - Friday at Windy City Smokeout Festival

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

Beer Under Glass in Downtown Chicago

 Fri, 08 May at 05:30 pm Harris Theatre @Millennium Park

10th Annual Juneteenth Black Bar Crawl Chicago

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Jerk Villa Bar & Grill USD 23 to 269

Lincoln Park Mayfest

 Fri, 15 May at 04:00 pm 1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-4126, United States

All You Can Eataly: Spring in Rome

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

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

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

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

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

World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

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

MOTOBLOT #13 (Official)

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

BRUNCH & R&B SPRING CRUISE

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

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

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

90s Forever Yacht Party (Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sun, 31 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 482

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

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

Andersonville Wine Walk

Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm Andersonville, Chicago, Il

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

New Beers Eve 2026

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

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

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

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

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

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

Mexico in a Bottle Chicago 2026

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

Chicago Spring Makers & Food Festival

 Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am Millennium Park Welcome Center Free

Cinco De Drinko Rooftop Day Party

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm Utopian Tailgate USD 0 to 24

Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2026

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

LEGENDS of LAGER 3

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

TBD/TBD

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

Rodney Atkins Live on the Water!

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

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

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

Good Company x Black Yacht Weekend: Beach Fest Juneteenth Celebration

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Whispers at Oak Street Beach USD 23 to 109

The Selina Bottomless Drag Brunch

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Lark USD 61

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

Sixteen Candles at LINCOLN PARK GREEK FEST!

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm St George Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago

Millennium Art Festival

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

Sunday Service with DJ Duane Powell

 Sun, 12 Apr at 03:00 pm The Land School Free

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

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

R&B BRUNCH

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

Mothers Day, Hands-On: Filled Pasta Roses

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 127

B-EATS 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY sponsored by Mike's Hot Honey

 Sun, 12 Apr at 04:00 pm Friends of Friends Free

5th Annual Schubas Garage Sale

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:00 pm Schubas Tavern

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet With a View

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

Taco Tuesday Again! Cinco De Mayo EDITION

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

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

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

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

Chef’s Dinner: A Night in Rome

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

Hands-On: Cacio e Pepe

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 103

World Famous Gospel Brunch at House of Blues (CHI)

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

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

Mary Jane & Mimosas

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 pm Punch Bowl Free

Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl

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

Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 3329 N Lincoln Ave Free

Hands-On: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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

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 Whiskey Washback

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

Third Coast Tattoo Show 2026

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

Eataly & The Second City: Eat, Laugh, Love

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 151

2026 Chicago Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival (Sept 26)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:30 pm Downtown Chicago USD 0 to 440

Meet IRL | Spring Fling Singles Mixer

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:30 pm Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval USD 33 to 49

¡Pachanga! on Navy Pier: Tributo a Selena

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm Bar Sol USD 19 to 29

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 180 N Stetson Ave Free

Espresso Martini Fest at Hubbard Inn, Chicago - Tastings Included

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

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

 Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Pier 31

2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25)

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

Another Vegan Market by CVTK

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 pm Emporium Arcade Bar

Chicago Rum Fest 2026

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

Hands-On: Carbonara

 Wed, 20 May at 12:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 115

Foodsprung’s Smash Sesh

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm Park & Field USD 68

Chicago Spring Waterfront Market & Food Festival

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Navy Pier-Accounting Free

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

Equality and Pride 365 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm IO Godfrey

3rd Annual Taste of Bronzeville

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 3701 S Martin Luther King Dr Free

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

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

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

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

Three Sunflowers - Paint and Sip in Chicago | Classpop!™

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Pinot's Palette - Logan Square USD 56

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

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Hands-On: Gnocchi al Pomodoro

 Sat, 28 Mar Eataly Chicago USD 103

Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North

 Sat, 04 Apr Eataly Chicago USD 103

Mother's Day in Somerset

 Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am Somerset

PATIO BEEF - IML Memorial Day Cookout

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

Sabor Y Cultura CHICAGO 2026

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Morgan Arts Complex USD 55 to 135

Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas

 Sun, 15 Mar Eataly Chicago USD 107

Fashion & Fine Arts Dinner Cruise

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 pm Navy Pier USD 189 to 269

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

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Illuminated Brew Works USD 74

Pregame Party - Mets vs Cubs

 Fri, 17 Apr Home Away From Home USD 23 to 55

#NOFILTERTHURSDAYS

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

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

 Thu, 21 May Wolf Point Distilling USD 74