Chinatown Summer Fair (Courtesy of Chinatown Chamber of Commerce)
1. Delight
The Chinatown Summer Fair is back for two days of family-friendly programming that includes kung fu demonstrations, Chinese folk dance, a K-pop competition, Japanese drumming, samplings from Chinatown restaurants, a children’s area and much more.
Details: noon-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday on Wentworth Avenue from Cermak Road to 24th Place. Free / MAP
Looking for more events? Fiesta del Sol, Wicker Park Fest, Chicago Food Truck Fest and the DuPage County Fair all return this weekend. Check out those and more of the season’s upcoming festivals in our 2023 Chicago Summer Festival Guide.
2. Uncover
Step into the role of your favorite CLUE character in CLUE: A Walking Mystery. The interactive game takes place at multiple downtown Chicago locations, where you and your fellow sleuths will gather clues to solve a murder mystery.
Details: Times vary through Labor Day. Game begins at Block 37, 108 N. State St. $35-45; children under 5 are free / MAP
3. Gather
Bid farewell to the Silver Room Sound System Block Party, now in its 18th and final year. The beloved festival draws tens of thousands of people to Hyde Park to eat, shop and celebrate. Learn more in our “Black Voices” conversation.
Details: noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oakwood Beach, 4100 S. Lake Shore Drive. $60-95 adults; children 13 and under free / MAP
(Courtesy of Silver Room Sound System Block Party)
4. Acquire
The National Sports Collectors Convention brings together collectors, dealers and traders from across the country. You’ll find autographed memorabilia, vintage collectibles and everything in between.
Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (VIP admission begins at 9:30 a.m. each day) at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road in Rosemont. $30-159 / MAP
5. Shop
With more than 150 vendors, the Randolph Street Market is one of the nation’s largest urban antiques markets. From artwork and jewelry to furniture and clothing, there’s something for everyone. Expect DJs, live music, minstrel poets and plenty of food options (including the Original Rainbow Cone).
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1341 W. Randolph St. General admission $5-12; kids under 12 free / MAP
(Courtesy of Randolph Street Market)
Events listed are subject to change. We recommend double-checking times and locations before you head out the door. Want to share your upcoming events with us for consideration in a future roundup? Send us an email.
