The best things to do in Chicago in February include participating in neighborhood restaurant weeks, attending theater week, and visiting indoor flower shows.
Things to Do in Chicago in February:
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Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
When: February 2, 2023
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Address: 24th Street and Wentworth Ave to Cermak and Wentworth
This annual parade features dragon and lion dancing, floats, and marching bands.
Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Uptown
Address: starts at Argyle and Winthrop, continues along Sheridan, Ainslie, and Broadway
A parade on the northside that features local community groups, cultural institutions, dancing, and performances.
Family Valentine Dance
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Rogers Park
Address: Loyola Park Fieldhouse
An annual Valentine’s dance for the whole family.
The Chicago Auto Show
When: February 10-20, 2023
Neighborhood: South Loop
Address: McCormick Place
The nation’s largest auto show takes place in February and spans over a million square feet of exhibit space in McCormick Place. Over 20 manufacturers from all over the world participate and show every type of car you can imagine from concept cars to sports cars and family-friendly vehicles. The auto show kicks off with the First Look for Charity, a black tie fundraiser benefiting 17 local non-profits.
Chicago Theater Week
When: TBD
Address: Theaters Throughout Chicago
Chicago Theater Week is a ten-day event when dozens of theaters offer tickets for $15-$30. Visit the Choose Chicago website for more information.
Chillfest
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Address: throughout the neighborhood
This pop up music festival involves bands performing in storefronts in Wicker Park and Bucktown. It takes place in February and the goal is to bring music and shopping together while celebrating the neighborhood’s creative roots.
Winter Brew
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Ravenswood
A festival that celebrates craft beer. Attendees can taste over two dozen local craft beers and try food from neighborhood restaurants.
Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
When: end of February through the first week of May
Neighborhood: Garfield Park
Address: 300 North Central Park Ave
This flower show runs for about six weeks, from the end of February through the start of May. Each year a different theme is presented; the 2022 theme was “Knock Knock” and the floral displays incorporated doors from the Rebuilding Exchange and knock-knock jokes.
Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
When: end of February through the first week of May
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Address: 2391 North Stockton Drive
Like the Garfield Park Conservatory Flower Show, this flower show has a new theme each year. The 2022 theme was “Pillars of Spring” and focused on vertical planting.
Lakeview Roscoe Village Restaurant Week
When: end of February and the start of March
Neighborhood: Lakeview and Roscoe Village
During this restaurant week, area restaurants serve special prix fixe menus to raise money for the Lakeview Pantry and Common Pantry.
Lincoln Square Restaurant Week
When: end of February and the start of March
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square and Ravenswood
Both Lincoln Square and Ravenswood restaurants participate in this weeklong February/March event by offering special prix fixe menus.
Andersonville Restaurant Week
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Andersonville
Andersonville’s Restaurant Week is a weeklong event during February when area restaurants offer special prix fixe menus.
Black History Month Celebration
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Rogers Park
Address: Loyola Park Fieldhouse
Cost: Free
A one-day event at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse that celebrates the achievements of Black Americans. The event highlights local entrepreneurs, artists, and makers.
Cupid’s Undie Run
When: TBD
Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
Address: Sluggers
A pantless road race that raises money for NF, a genetic disorder that cuses tumor growth. The event involves drinking and dancing, a mile run, and then a dance party.
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