Chicago’s Spring festival guide

Parades, cultural celebrations, art fairs, and the first neighborhood weekends of Chicago’s warmer months.

11 festivals to know

• Lincoln Park Mayfest — May 15–17, 2026
• Maxwell Street Market — May 17 – Oct. 4, 2026 (select Sundays)
• Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival — May 22–24, 2026
• Forever Mine Music Festival — May 23–24, 2026 (debut)
• Memorial Day Wreath-Laying & Parade — May 23, 2026
• Navy Pier Summer Fireworks — May 23 – Sept 5 (Wed/Sat)
• Sueños Music Festival — May 23–24, 2026
• Jazzin' at the Shedd — May 27 – Sept 2 (Wednesdays)
• Do Division Street Fest — May 29–31, 2026
• Maifest Lincoln Square — May 29–31, 2026
• Windy City Hot Dog Fest — May 29–31, 2026