Festivals in the winter? Sounds good to us.

You’re craving warm weather like the rest of Chicago, and that’s okay. We have a solution: festivals happening in the winter. Seems silly, but we promise it isn’t.

Maxwell Street Market, January 6, 2019
Bundle up for Maxwell Street Market and taste some amazing Mexican street food, shop for bargains, and get outside for some crisp, fresh air.

First Bites Bash at the Field Museum, January 24, 2019
Kick off Chicago Restaurant Week with this gala at the Field Museum for savory and sweet food tastings from more than 70 of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants.

Chicago Restaurant Week, January 25 – Feb. 7, 2019
Events happening all over the city will honor Chicago Restaurant Week, with special dishes and menus, not to mention unique tastings and parties.

Winter Brew, January 26, 2019
A craft beer extravaganza will take place at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, and it will be worth making plans for, as nearly every brewery in Chicago will make an appearance.