From Chicago street festivals to top restaurants to award-winning performances and nightlife, Lincoln Park is home to the best in Chicago. Revel in the award-winning ensemble at Steppenwolf Theatre Company or laugh at Chicago’s legendary comedy theater, The Second City. Catch a new band at Lincoln Hall or stay up late with the Chicago Blues All-Stars at Kingston Mines. Enjoy family events and outings at Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago History Museum. Sample the best in Chicago restaurants from three Michelin star awarded Alinea to Lettuce Entertain You favorites Summer House Santa Monica and R.J. Grunts.
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1 Butterfly Ball at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | 2 Running of the Roses Derby Watch Part at the J Parker Hotel Lincoln | |||||
3 Returning Home Workshop with Grounded Intention 3 MORE May 3, 2026 | 4 | 5 Senior Helpers with Gordon Associates May 5, 2026 | 6 Dispossessions in the Americas: Video Cycle | Bi-Weekly Fridays and Saturdays 1 MORE | 7 Lincoln Park Uncorked 2026: An Armitage-Halsted Wine Stroll | 8 Metamorphosis Gala with Lincoln Park Community Services 1 MORE | 9 Salsa Bachata Social 2 MORE |
10 | 11 Memory Cafe at CJE Metro 1 MORE | 12 | 13 19th Police District Council with CCPSA 2 MORE | 14 Business After Hours at Pup Social 1 MORE | 15 Spring Wholesale Wine Night with Lakeshore Sport & Fitness | 16 "Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play" with The Theatre School at DePaul University |
17 | 18 Pronouns, Pride & Jewish Belonging at CJE Metro | 19 Dispossessions in the Americas: Video Cycle | Bi-Weekly Fridays and Saturdays | 20 Coffee & Commerce With SBAC, Lincoln Park & Lakeview Roscoe Village Chambers 1 MORE | 21 Energize yourself through better health! Book Talk at Lincoln Park Public Library with Author, Dr. Jack Zoldan 1 MORE | 22 Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo | 23 Barry's & Brunch at Barry's Lincoln Park May 23, 2026 |
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31 Full Moon Sound Healing - Blue Moon with Namastate of Mind 1 MORE |
Spooky Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60614
Oktoberfest at St. Pauls
St. Pauls United Church of Christ
2335 N. Orchard
Chicago, IL 60614
St. James Lutheran 2026 Block Party
St. James Lutheran Church
2050 N. Fremont
Chicago, IL 60614
Upper School Open House at Latin School of Chicago
59 W. North
Middle School Open House at Latin School of Chicago
49 W. North
Little Lights Open House at St. Pauls
St. Pauls United Church of Christ
2335 N. Orchard
Chicago, IL 60614
Virtual Admissions Coffee at St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
2101 N. Fremont
Chicago, IL 60614
Open House at St. James Lutheran School
St. James Lutheran School
2101 N. Fremont
Chicago, IL 60614
Evening Open House at Park West Cooperative Nursery School
Park West Cooperative Nursery School
2214 N. Bissell
Chicago, IL 60614
Admissions Tour at Park West Cooperative Nursery School
Park West Cooperative Nursery School
2214 N. Bissell
Chicago, IL 60614
Admissions Tour at Park West Cooperative Nursery School
Park West Cooperative Nursery School
2214 N. Bissell
Chicago, IL 60614
Admissions Tour at Park West Cooperative Nursery School
Park West Cooperative Nursery School
2214 N. Bissell
Chicago, IL 60614