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Fill up your vacation time with fun events by planning your vacation with Chicago, IL Calendar of Events which allows you to search for various events including festivals, parades, trade shows, conventions, and more. Make your vacation time quality time by planning ahead with Chicago, IL Calendar of Events.

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August 2008
  • Wednesday, August 15 - Friday, August 15
    Lizards and the Komodo King at Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
    Located in the Special Exhibit Gallery at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, "Lizards and the Komodo King" is featured throughout the summer of 2008.


  • Friday, August 1 - Friday, August 1
    Sondheim in the Park at Millennium Park in Chicago, IL
    Sondheim in the Park is a free weekend long celebration and tribute featuring concerts and performances that showcase the music of egendary American composer Stephen Sondheim.


  • Saturday, August 16 - Sunday, August 17
    Chicago Air & Water Show
    Held along Lake Michigan in the north part of the windy city, the Chicago Air & Water Show provides a phenomenal display of aeronautical and maritime feats in Chicago, Illinois.


  • Saturday, August 16 - Sunday, August 17
    Park Jam at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
    Rock out to your favorite pop sensations at Six Flags Great America during the summer with many different artists that you know and love.


  • Saturday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24
    Annual Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival
    The past few years the Viva Chicago Latin Music Festival has managed to bring out crowds of around 150,000 to Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.


  • Thursday, August 28 - Sunday, August 31
    Chicago Jazz Festival at Grant Park in Chicago, IL
    The Chicago Jazz Festival is the city's longest running music festival and features the best jazz artists from the surrounding area and even from around the world.


  • On-Going August Events:
  • Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1
    Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, IL
    Relax from work and take the whole family out for a weekend of fun, activities, music, and more during Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, IL.


September 2008
    On-Going September Events:
  • Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1
    Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, IL
    Relax from work and take the whole family out for a weekend of fun, activities, music, and more during Labor Day Weekend in Chicago, IL.


October 2008
  • Tuesday, October 7 - Tuesday, October 7
    Columbus Day Parade in Chicago
    The Columbus Day Parade features a number of professionally built floats, various area politicians and non stop festivities in the heart of Chicago, Illinois.


  • Thursday, October 9 - Monday, October 12
    Around the Coyote Arts Festival
    No matter which medium of art intrigues you the most, you're sure to find a number of displays that will grab your full attention at the Around the Coyote Arts Festival.


  • Thursday, October 9 - Wednesday, October 22
    Chicago International Film Festival
    The Chicago International Film Festival has long been regarded as a superb festival throughout the entire midwest and for those that have yet to attend this tremendous gathering now is your time, especially if you plan to be in Chicago, Illinois this fall.


  • On-Going October Events:
  • Monday, June 23 - Wednesday, October 15
    Gardens of Chicago's Magnificent Mile
    Located in Chicago, Illinois, Gardens of Chicago's Magnificent Mile is a free event that runs from June 23, 2007 to October 15, 2007.


  • Saturday, October 4 - Sunday, November 2
    Fright Fest as Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
    Ghouls and gals, get ready to gather at Six Flags Great America for a Halloween season to remember.


November 2008
  • Friday, November 21 - Friday, November 21
    Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
    The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade runs on State Street from Congress Parkways to Randolph Street through the heart of Chicago, Illinois.


  • Saturday, November 22 - Saturday, November 22
    The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
    At The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in Chicago, Illinois, you'll experience the annual weekend of sights and sounds created by the event.


  • Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28
    Tree Lighting Ceremony
    This annual event marks the official beginning of the holiday season each year in the Windy City and is a don't miss event if you plan to be in Chicago, Illinois.


  • On-Going November Events:
  • Saturday, October 4 - Sunday, November 2
    Fright Fest as Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
    Ghouls and gals, get ready to gather at Six Flags Great America for a Halloween season to remember.


  • Saturday, November 1 - Wednesday, December 31
    Santa House at Daley Plaza
    Situated in Daley Plaza, underneath an 85 foot Christmas tree, Santa Claus will be meeting and greeting with visitors for an entire month in Chicago, Illinois.


December 2008
  • Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 25
    Christmas in Chicago, IL
    From gorgeous floral and lighting displays to legendary department stores, Chicago, IL has it all during the Christmas season.


  • Wednesday, December 31 - Wednesday, December 31
    New Year's Eve Fireworks at Buckingham Fountain
    Head down to Grant Park near midnight on New Year's Eve if you plan to be in Chicago, Illinois on the last night of the year.


  • On-Going December Events:
  • Saturday, November 1 - Wednesday, December 31
    Santa House at Daley Plaza
    Situated in Daley Plaza, underneath an 85 foot Christmas tree, Santa Claus will be meeting and greeting with visitors for an entire month in Chicago, Illinois.


February 2009
  • Saturday, February 14 - Saturday, February 14
    Valentine's Day in Chicago
    Definitely a romantic city, Chicago will be a great host to you and your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.


March 2009
  • Sunday, March 8 - Sunday, March 8
    South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago, IL
    Celebrate Irish culture and heritage in the spectacular city of Chicago, Illinois this year with the South Side Irish St Patrick's Day Parade.


  • Saturday, March 14 - Saturday, March 14
    St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago, IL
    Featuring a notable Irish community and always ready to live it up during times of celebration, Chicago and its annual St.


  • On-Going March Events:
  • Sunday, March 1 - Wednesday, April 15
    Spring Break in Chicago, IL
    This Spring Break don't spend your time on some abandoned beach, spend it in a city chalk full of history and prestige.


April 2009
    On-Going April Events:
  • Sunday, March 1 - Wednesday, April 15
    Spring Break in Chicago, IL
    This Spring Break don't spend your time on some abandoned beach, spend it in a city chalk full of history and prestige.


July 2009

 
 


 
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Opening Night Gala at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL
2008 Sunday Concert Series at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Aerosmith at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
After Dark at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Annual Chicago Improv Festival
Annual Lincoln Square Apple Festival at Lincoln Square in Chicago, IL
Annual Lincoln Square Holiday Festival at Lincoln Square in Chicago, IL
Backstage Tours 2008 at Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL
Chicago Air & Water Show
Chicago Gospel Music Festival in Chicago, IL
Chicago Humanities Festival
Chinese New Year Spectacular
Corporate Night 2008 at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL
Cymbeline at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Daily Life Ornamented: The Medieval Persian City Of Rayy at University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Dance Fest at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Disney's Finding Nemo at The United Center, Chicago, IL
Ed Ruscha and Photography at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Challenge at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Chicago, IL
Exploring the Opera Doctor Atomic at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Fantasy of the Opera at Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL
Farewell Umbrella at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Fifth House Ensemble at Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
Fine Art of Fiber - Showcase of Fiber Arts at Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Genesis at The United Center, Chicago, IL
Girl and Boy Scout Days at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Great Books Foundation Book Release Party at Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Hannah Montana at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
Happy Ethiopian Millennium! at Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Impostors at Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Chicago, IL
Jammin' at the Zoo: Los Lobos at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony at The United Center, Chicago, IL
Joan Sebastian & Pepe Aguilar at Allstate Arena near Chicago, IL
Joan Sebastian & Pepe Aguilar at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
LaSalle Bank's Chicago Marathon
Lincoln Square Halloween Happenings
Lincoln Square Wine Stroll at Lincoln Square in Chicago, IL
Living Modern: German and Austrian Art and Design at University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Lizards and the Komodo King at Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
Majestic Nature/Golden History: German Romantic Art from the Crawford Collection and the Smart
Marketing Day at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Marshall Field's Chicago Holiday Celebration
Math and Science Days at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
MCA Anniversary Gala at Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Nights in the Wild: Purely Primates at Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
NTDTV Chinese New Year Gala
NTDTV Chinese New Year Gala
OPERATHON at Civic Opera House, Chicago, IL
Othello at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Park Jam at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Passion at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Passion Play at Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL
Physics Day at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Professional Bowling Association Bowling Tournament at Six Flags Great America in Chicago, IL
Project: Lakeview East at Sura Thai in Chicago, IL
Rascal Flatts at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
Saint Joan at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
Snap: The Second Photography Benefit Gala at Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
So You Think You Can Dance Tour at The United Center, Chicago, IL
Sondheim in the Park at Millennium Park in Chicago, IL
Special Topics Exhibit: Impostors at Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Chicago, IL
Steve McQueen at University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Street Art Fair
Teddy Bear Party at Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL
The Astrologer's Apparatus: A Picture of Professional PRactice in Greco-Roman Egypt in Chicago, IL
The Astrologer's Apparatus: A Picture of Professional Practice in Greco-Roman Egypt
The Comedy of Errors at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago, IL
The Cure at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
The World Writ Small: Early Northern European Prints at University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Van Halen at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
Van Halen at The United Center, Chicago, IL
Vicente Fernandez & Maribel Guardia at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL
WWE presents No Mercy at AllState Arena, Rosemont, IL

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