Chicago Summer Events

By Chris • Updated Apr 19th, 2008 • Category: Chicago News

Chicago Summer Events
Everyone knows that summer is the best time of the year, and with this list of Chicago Summer Events, we promise to keep you busy every day of the week! Summer 2008 is not exception, with an overload of festivals, concerts and much more. Take a look through our list of Chicago Summer Events, and feel free to Contact Us if you have anything to add!

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Chicago Summer Events
May 2008 Summer Events
Looptopia 2008 - May 2, 2008 in The Loop.

Chicago Green Festival - May 17 & 18 at Navy Pier

Bike The Drive - May 25, 2008 on Lakeshore Drive.

Chicago Turkish Festival - May 28-31, 2008 at Daley Plaza.

Hopelessly Devoted - May 29 - June 26 (Thursdays) at Schaumburg’s Laugh Out Loud Theater.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival - May 30 - June 1, 2008 at Millenium Park.


June 2008 Summer Events
Yoga at Millenium Park - Saturday mornings through Sept 27.

Doggy Happy Hour - Wednesday evenings in June - Joe’s on Weed Street.

Chicago Blues Fest - June 5 to 8, 2008 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Sister Cities Festival - June 2-6, 2008 at Daley Plaza.

Chicago Ribfest - June 6 & 7, 2008.

Grant Park Music Festival - June 11 to August 16 (various dates) - Millenium Park

Chicago Summer Dance - June 12 to August 24, 2008 (Wed-Sun) - Various Locations.

Wrigleyville Summerfest - June 14 at Seminary & Roscoe St.

Chicago’s Naked Bike Ride - June 14, leaves from Union Park.

Andersonville Midsommarfest - June 14 & 15 at 5200 N. Clark Street.

Chicago Thai Festival - June 16 to 20 at Daley Plaza.

Taste of Randolph - June 20-22 at 800 W. Randolph.

Cubs vs. White Sox - June 20-22 & June 27-29 - Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field.

Chicago World Cup - June 21st at The Chicago YMCA, 2700 S. Western Avenue.

Taste of Chicago - June 27 to July 6, 2008 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Pride Parade - June 29 in Boystown.


July 2008 Summer Events
AVP Free Thursday - July 10, 2008 at North Avenue Beach.

AVP at North Avenue Beach - July 11-13, 2008 at North Avenue Beach.

Chicago Outdoor Film Fest - Tuesday nights, July 15 to August 26, 2008 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Pitchfork Music Festival - July 18 to 20, 2008 at Chicago’s Union Park.

Dark Knight at Navy Pier IMAX - July 18-20, 2008 at Navy Pier.

Chicago Venetian Night - July 26, 2008 at Grant Park.

Chicago Criterium - July 27, 2008 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

For Your Calendar
Import These Events To Your Outlook, Google Calendar, iCalendar and More!
1. Download this file (right-click to save)
2. Import the file through your calendar program.
Visit the Events Calendar Download page for more info.

August 2008 Summer Events
Lollapalooza - August 1 to 3 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

Retro on Roscoe - August 2 & 3, 2008; 2000 W. Roscoe Street.

Chicago Air Show - August 16 & 17 at North Avenue Beach.

Chicago Dancing Festival - August 18-20, 2008 at Various Locations.

Chicago Latin Music Fest - August 23 & 24, 2008 in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Chicago Jazz Fest - August 28 - 31, 2008 in Chicago’s Grant Park.


September 2008 Summer Events
Red Bull Flugtag - September 6, 2008 at North Avenue Beach.

Chicago Celtic Fest - September 13 & 14, 2008 at Chicago’s Grant Park.

The Dirty Dancing Musical - September 28, 2008 at The Cadillac Palace Theater.


October 2008 Summer Events
Chicago Country Music Festival - October 11 & 12, 2008 at Soldier Field.

2008 Chicago Marathon - October 12, 2008 starts and ends at Grant Park.

Madonna’s Chicago Concert - October 26 & 27, 2008 at The United Center.


Ongoing Summer Events
Chicago Neighborhood Tours - Throughout the Summer.

Navy Pier Fireworks - Weds and Sat, Throughout the Summer.

Chicago Bike Valet offers a secure place to park your bicycle at many of the Chicago’s largest summer events.

The Chicago Water Taxi is a great way to see the sights.

Chris lives in the West Loop.
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3 Responses »

  1. Seteven on May 26th, 2008 at 10:40 pm:

    Is there anyway to get the summer events and Festival in an Outlook format?

  2. Chris on June 3rd, 2008 at 9:38 am:

    Yes! The Summer Events Calendar is now available for download. The link is at the top of this page.

    -Chris

  3. Whitney on June 9th, 2008 at 9:56 am:

    REWIND THURSDAYS!
    All new 80’s-90’s night premieres this Thursday @ THE UNDERGROUND BAR CHICAGO. You don’t want to miss kickin it old school with the music you know all the words to!
    June 12th - 9pm-4am
    For special guest services like skipping the wait in line/free entry please contact whitney@rockitranch.com

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