CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago summers are perfect for outdoor activities, whether it is exploring a street festival in a new community, or a free concert in Millennium Park.
Dozens of festivals happen every year in the city to celebrate culture, communities and genres of music.
The list below contains a variety of free and paid festivities happening across the city through September.
This list will continue to be updated as events are announced.
APRIL
Ravinia Festival
Dates from April 20 through Sept. 15
Ravinia Festival is a series of over 100 summer concerts from artists like The Beach Boys with John Stamos and TLC. The outdoor venue has concert seating as well as a lawn area, where you can bring your own food and drinks for a concert picnic.
MAY
Summer at Gallagher Way
Dates from May through September
3635 N. Clark St., Chicago
Gallagher Way, located next to Wrigley Field, has a variety of family activities planned throughout the summer. Events like free movie nights, markets, concerts and more will be free and open to the public. View the schedule here.
SEE ALSO: Gallagher Way announces summer events lineup for lawn area outside Wrigley Field
Solar Tide
May 10-11
The Patio Theater, Chicago
Solar Tide is a bass music and arts festival in Portage Park. Featuring 19 artists over two days, tickets start at $50.
Chicago Mayfest
May 17-19
West Armitage Avenue from Sheffield Avenue to Racine Avenue, Chicago
Mayfest returns for the 27th year in Lincoln Park. The street festival will have a variety of music performances, artisan and food vendors. A pet parade and a glassblowing workshop will also take place over the weekend.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
May 24-26
3200 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago
This annual street festival will kick off summer in Lakeview with music, food and artisan vendors. The festivities are conveniently located steps away from the Belmont “L” station.
Randolph Street Market Festival
May 25-26
1341 W. Randolph St., Chicago
Randolph Street Market brands itself as a “fancy,
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