KOCO Fest
The Kenwood Oakland Community Organization hosts this annual celebration for all ages. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, art and movement programs, live music, and a variety of family-friendly activities such as line dancing, bingo, carnival games, bouncy houses, a three-on-three basketball tournament, and more. Admission is free.
Glenwood Ave Art Fest
At this popular arts festival in Rogers Park, now in its 23rd year in 2024, you’ll find over 100 artists offering a wide range of works, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, glass art, ceramics, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more. Stroll through the fair to take home your own masterpiece, enjoy performances on two music stages featuring various acts, and savor street food and craft brews from local businesses.
Sangria Festival
During this boozy bash, Humboldt Park transforms into an outdoor tapas bar, offering bites from local restaurants paired with pitchers of red wine and chopped fruit. Spread out a blanket on the lawn to sip sangria, add color to a canvas at the festival’s painting station, or enjoy live salsa and Brazilian dance music.
Xtreme Experiences
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting behind the wheel of a supercar and taking it around a track, head to Autobahn Country Club in Joliet from August 15-18. Xtreme Xperience offers participants the chance to drive or ride along in a variety of exotic cars, including the Ferrari 488 GTB, Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, Porsche 911 GT3, Audi R8 V10 Performance, Nissan GT-R, and more. The four-lap rides take place on a 1.46-mile race track, with professional instructors guiding you through the course—no experience needed.
Enjoy Chicago!