30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More
Chicago's summer festival season intensifies this weekend with a diverse slate of food, music, and pop-culture events across the city.
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The brief
Major summer festivals have officially launched in Chicago, headlined by the Taste of Chicago and the Windy City Smokeout. These events feature a variety of food vendors and entertainment options, with the Taste of Chicago highlighting the city's international culinary offerings.
Coverage from NBC 5 Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, ABC7 Chicago, and Block Club Chicago emphasizes the start of the 2026 festival season. Reports focus on specific dining recommendations, event lineups, and additional activities, including the Square Roots festival, the Chosen Few DJs performance, and Godzilla-themed events in Rosemont.
Future developments will depend on attendance figures and the public reception of the expanded event calendar. Coverage does not yet specify the full impact of these overlapping festivals on local transit or traffic flow.
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Quick answers
What are the primary festivals taking place?
Major events include the Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout, Square Roots, and the Chosen Few DJs performance.
Are there events outside of Chicago city limits?
Yes, coverage mentions Godzilla-themed events occurring in Rosemont.
What is the focus of the Taste of Chicago this year?
The festival is highlighting the city's international food scene with specific recommendations for dishes to try.
Coverage (5)
- 2 iconic summer festivals begin: What to know about the Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout NBC 5 Chicago · 1d ago
- What to do in Chicago: Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout and all things Godzilla in Rosemont Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
- Taste of Chicago 2026 shows off city’s international food scene. Here are 5 must-try dishes. Chicago Sun-Times · 1d ago
- City summer festival season 2026: Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout kick off with food, entertainment ABC7 Chicago · 1d ago
- 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More Block Club Chicago · 1d ago broke it first
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