Edison Park Fest
Far Northwest Side community fundraiser with rides, food, music, and neighborhood-booster energy. Official 2026 page now lists a $10 donation request, not the older $5 figure still floating around some coalition/listing pages.
- Dates: August 28–30, 2026
- Where: 6730 N Olmsted Ave / Northwest Highway
- Neighborhood: Edison Park (Far Northwest)
- Cost: Free
Schedule
- Aug. 28 — Friday: 5-10 p.m.
- Aug. 29 — Saturday: Noon-10 p.m.
- Aug. 30 — Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.
What to expect
Edison Park's family-friendly neighborhood fest at 6730 N. Olmsted (just south of Park Ridge), August 28–30, 2026. Friday 5–10 p.m., Saturday noon–10 p.m. (Sunday hours per official). Live music on multiple stages with cover bands, neighborhood-restaurant booths, beer/wine garden, kids' carnival rides, and craft vendors. Edison Park is one of the most far-northwest Chicago neighborhoods — the vibe is suburban-adjacent and welcoming.
Tickets
Free to enter; the official 2026 Edison Park Fest page requests a $10 donation. Proceeds support local beautification projects, free community programs such as Santa Express, community/civic/school fundraisers, and daily operations of the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce. Food and drink are purchased separately.
Transit
Metra Union Pacific Northwest line to Edison Park station drops you at the festival. CTA: Blue Line to Jefferson Park, then 68 Northwest Highway bus. Driving works — Edison Park has more parking than any other Chicago fest neighborhood. Free street parking on side streets.
Bag policy
No formal bag check; ID at beer tents.
Family-friendly
One of the most genuinely family-friendly fests in Chicago. Suburban-style audience, kid carnival rides, dedicated kid programming, multi-generational families on lawn chairs. Stroller-easy. Restrooms at the fest building (Edison Park's elementary school complex sometimes opens).
Local tips
- Use the Edison Park Metra station if you are coming from downtown or the Northwest suburbs; it drops you directly into the neighborhood energy.
- Official rules say no firearms, no coolers, and no dogs, and bags are subject to search. That is a change from generic street-fest assumptions.
- Saturday afternoon is the family peak. Sunday is calmer and better for a low-key neighborhood browse.
- This is a chamber fundraiser. If you value the old-school Northwest Side feel, the donation ask is part of why the event exists.
- Do a real meal at a Northwest Highway restaurant if booth food lines get long; this neighborhood rewards stepping just off the fest footprint.
Frequently asked questions
When is Edison Park Fest 2026?
Friday, August 28 from 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, August 29 from noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, August 30 from noon-9 p.m.
How much does Edison Park Fest cost?
Entry is free, but the official 2026 page requests a $10 donation to support beautification projects, community programs, local fundraisers, and the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce.
Why did this listing change from $5 to $10?
Some broader street-fest trackers still show $5, but the official Edison Park Fest 2026 page currently says a $10 donation request. This listing follows the official event page.
Can I bring my dog or cooler?
No. The official page says no dogs, no coolers, and no firearms. Bags are subject to search.
How do I get there?
Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line stops at Edison Park near the festival. Driving is more feasible here than at lakefront or North Side fests, but local parking still tightens during peak hours.