One of the best parts of living in luxury apartment rentals in Lakeview is all the community events and celebrations that surround you. From the more than 100 weekly shows in the Belmont Theater District to the regular festivals held each year, there’s always something to do — here and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Interested in attending some of the local Lakeview events near you? Check out our list of events in Lakeview Chicago:
Saturday and Sunday, November 27-28, 2021
Chicago Artisan Market
Shop small at this curated indoor market, which features locally made items in food, fashion, decorating and art.
Friday, December 3, 2021
Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl
Free to attend, the Holiday Stroll includes festive entertainment, photos with Santa and the opportunity to shop local businesses that stay open a little later for the occasion. There’s also a ticketed Cocktail Crawl with more than 15 holiday-themed cocktails.
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Winterfest
Nothing says the magic of the holidays like spending time at Winterfest, a sparkling world of entertainment, lights and festive fun in Roscoe Village. More than 20 shops stay open late for the occasion.
April
Lakeview Roscoe Village Restaurant Week
Enjoy special prix fixe menus and discounts from local restaurants during the area’s annual restaurant week.
May
Mayfest
Kick off the summer season each year with this fun festival held under a BIG-TOP tent located at Ashland Avenue and Barry.
June
PorchFest Lakeview
PorchFest is the perfect opportunity to take in great tunes performed by local artists on front porches near the Lincoln Hub. The event centers around the St. Alphonsus terrace, within two blocks of Southport/Lincoln/Wellington.
June through October, Sunday mornings
Roscoe Village Farmers Market
Grab fresh produce and other artisan goods at this weekly farmers market, held at Jahn Elementary, 3149 N. Wolcott.
June through October, Thursday evenings
Low-Line Market
Prefer an afternoon/evening market? Head over to the Southport CTA station, where this weekly market organized by Friends of Lakeview features beautifully curated produce, baked goods, flowers and more.
June through October, Saturdays
Ward 47 Fresh Market
Spend your summer Saturdays perusing local farm produce at this new farmers market in the West Lakeview neighborhood, just a short walk from the Paulina Brown Line station.
July and August, Wednesday evenings
Lakeview Live: Concerts on the Curb
Free and open to the public, Lakeview Live gives you the chance to kick back and relax with live music amid local food, craft beer and activities.
September
Cider & Sliders Festival
Every Labor Day weekend, this summer celebration offers sliders from local restaurants, as well as ticketed tastings for more than 50 ciders.
Oktoberfest
Bratwursts, beer and bands of German music: These are the hallmarks of Oktoberfest at Lincoln and Southport, hosted by St. Alphonsus Church.
October
Mutt Strut
Chicago Canine Rescue’s biggest annual fundraiser, Mutt Strutt is a block party for everyone — even the pups. Enjoy contests, activities, a raffle, a silent auction and more.
