# Best Food-Drinks Events in Chicago

- **Subtitle**: From vegan markets to neighborhood tastings, how Chicago actually eats and drinks together
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Chicago takes food-drinks seriously, but not too seriously. The city treats tasting and drinking as a social sport, and the real action lives in its events. You see it in things like Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026, where the Northalsted crowd turns the neighborhood into one long taste test, and in the LevelUP Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Mijo's, which is exactly the kind of loud, colorful, margarita fueled hangout that reminds you why this city loves a themed party.

A lot of the best food-drinks events in Chicago are tucked into neighborhood spots you probably walk past all the time. Another Vegan Market by CVTK pulls in the plant based faithful and the just curious, mixing small local vendors with people who treat label reading as a hobby. Over on Lincoln Avenue, events around 3430 N Lincoln Ave and the 5th Annual Schubas Garage Sale skew very local, very "I live around the corner" energy, the type of gatherings where you grab a drink, pick up something you did not plan on buying, and stay longer than you meant to.

Then you have the places that feel a bit more polished but still pull a real crowd. Eataly Chicago keeps anchoring big tasting style happenings that attract both River North office workers and out of town food people who schedule their day around a wine flight. Sip Society Coffee Education Center draws a different kind of obsessive, the caffeine nerds who want to learn why their espresso tastes the way it does and are happy to sit through a class to find out. These spots prove that the best food-drinks in Chicago show up not just on menus, but in how people gather around them.

If you want a cheat sheet to what is shaping the food-drinks scene in Chicago right now, start with these names:

Taste of Northalsted Spring 2026 for classic neighborhood tasting chaos in Northalsted.
Another Vegan Market by CVTK for plant based die hards and curious omnivores.
LevelUP Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Mijo's for big crowd, big flavor party energy.
Events around 3430 N Lincoln Ave and Schubas for low key local drinking and browsing.
Eataly Chicago tastings for polished, indoor food-drinks events in the center of the city.
Sip Society Coffee Education Center for people who treat coffee like a science project.

## Food & Drinks Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar
  - **Description**: ¡Celebra la Vida! Join us for a special Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar. Honor tradition and revel in rhythm during a vibrant night of music, culture, cuisine and connection — all set against the glowing aquatic world of Shedd. Move to the many beats of
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/día-de-los-muertos-ritmo-del-mar/200030707450632
  - **Venue**: 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605
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  - **Categories**: day-of-the-dead, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers
  - **Description**: The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer returns to Chicago November 13-14, 2026, convening the nation’s top barrel-aged brewing programs for a showcase of brewing craftsmanship and innovation that only happens here.

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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/festival-of-wood-and-barrel-aged-beers/200030203007625
  - **Venue**: 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to taste the best eats around at the Chicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026—yum overload!About this EventChicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026Get ready for the tas
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 06:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-ultimate-food-and-flavors-festival-2026/100001999216286731
  - **Venue**: Butler Field
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- **Event Name**: Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Saturday in Chicago
  - **Description**: Enjoy Mimosas from 11am-1pm & French Toast Sticks on the Chicago Riverwalk! 3 Mimosa varieties to try! Early Bird Tix start @ $25!About this Event*While we have your attention, don't forget to check ou
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/bottomless-mimosas-on-the-riverwalk-every-saturday-in-chicago/100001981253151510
  - **Venue**: Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)
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- **Event Name**: Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026
  - **Description**: African Restaurant Week will include a handful of restaurants  offering discounted traditional African inspired menus.About this EventDates have been updatedThe 1st annual Chicago African Restaur
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- **Event Name**: Day of the Dead Crawl - Tix Include 3 Welcome Shots
  - **Description**: Tix include admission to all bars, 3 welcome shots, giveaways & more! Dead or alive, you’re invited to come party in Chicago!About this EventEARN A FREE TICKET & SOME CASH FOR SPREADING THE WORD:
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: River North's BEST Bars TBA
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- **Event Name**: Dia de los Muertos Market
  - **Description**: Join us for a Sunday afternoon celebrating Día de los Muertos through food, culture, music, tradition, and community.About this EventDia de los Muertos MarketPresented by Owlhaus at Leña Brava
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dia-de-los-muertos-market/100002002310972018
  - **Venue**: Leña Brava
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- **Event Name**: DJ Sean Mac and Joe Global - RnB Brunch at City Winery - Chicago
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dj-sean-mac-and-joe-global-rnb-brunch-at-city-winery-chicago/2400030636485559
  - **Venue**: City Winery - Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Wagyu, Whiskey, and Wine - Morton's Chicago (Downtown)
  - **Description**: On Saturday, November 7th, experience a five-course dinner with Westholme Australian Wagyu, exceptional wines, and whiskey cocktails.About this EventStandard Ticket | 6:30 PM | $169 per guest
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/wagyu-whiskey-and-wine-mortons-chicago-downtown/100002002092685116
  - **Venue**: Morton's The Steakhouse
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- **Event Name**: Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North
  - **Description**: Join us as we take a culinary journey to Northern Italy and explore the pasta traditions of different regions in this hands-on cooking classAbout this EventIt’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Sc
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 27 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hands-on-pasta-traditions-from-the-north/100001984396954710
  - **Venue**: Eataly Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 103
  - **Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, cooking, art
- **Event Name**: Hands-On: Gnocchi al Pomodoro
  - **Description**: It’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Scuola Chef will guide you through how to prepare Gnocchi al Pomodoro.About this EventIn This ClassRoll up your sleeve
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hands-on-gnocchi-al-pomodoro/100001999058303198
  - **Venue**: Eataly Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 116
  - **Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, cooking
- **Event Name**: Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas
  - **Description**: The Chef of La Scuola showcases the art of fresh pastamaking, demonstrating how to make ravioli.About this EventJoin us as the Chef of La Scuola showcases the true art of fresh pastamaking, demonstrating how to make and s
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  - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hands-on-ravioli-and-filled-pastas/100001983086761888
  - **Venue**: Eataly Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 107
  - **Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, art, cooking
- **Event Name**: Chicago - Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival - November 14
  - **Description**: Shaken, stirred, or straight up curious? Come for the cocktails that warm you and the ones that get you hot.About this Event🥃 Chicago, the holidays are coming. Be ready.One room. Over 10 brands. Ov
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-holiday-cocktail-tasting-festival-november-14/100001996998848313
  - **Venue**: Utopian Tailgate
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, Cooking, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Hands-On: Pumpkin Ravioli
  - **Description**: It’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Scuola Chef will guide you through how to prepare Pumpkin Ravioli.About this EventIt’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Scuola Chef w
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hands-on-pumpkin-ravioli/100001999318680995
  - **Venue**: Eataly Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 120
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Store Tour: Eat, Shop, Trick or Treat
  - **Description**: Trick or treat your way through Eataly! Explore the market, meet our experts, and discover delicious Italian bites and sweet treats.About this EventTaste your way through Eataly with a Halloween twist!
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/store-tour-eat-shop-trick-or-treat/100002000323069147
  - **Venue**: Eataly Chicago
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  - **Price**: USD 56
  - **Categories**: workshops, halloween, trick-or-treat, trips-adventures, kids, meetups, food-drinks

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## Things to Do in Chicago

### Restaurants

- **Name**: Hopleaf
  - **Rating**: 4.7 (3.5k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 12:00pm–11:00pm, Fri–Sat: 12:00pm–12:00am
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/hopleaf-aidzzcx0v
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- **Name**: Bar Siena
  - **Rating**: 4.4 (3k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 832 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Timings**: Mon–Wed: 11:30am–11:30pm, Thu–Fri: 11:30am–2:00am, Sat: 10:00am–3:00am, Sun: 10:00am–11:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/bar-siena-aidzf0jxu
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- **Name**: South Branch Tavern & Grille
  - **Rating**: 4.5 (2.3k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 100 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Timings**: Mon–Fri: 11:00am–9:00pm, Wed–Thu: 11:00am–10:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/south-branch-tavern-and-grille-aidzf4ncf
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/27/c378fdc858458ca8c73b5ace570148/dkj.png
- **Name**: Gilt Bar
  - **Rating**: 4.6 (1.6k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 50
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 4:00pm–10:30pm, Fri–Sat: 4:00pm–11:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/gilt-bar-aidzfohvo
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/93/14ec1a4fe64096bb0f4bcebfec04e5/kfdjsn.png
- **Name**: Elephant & Castle
  - **Rating**: 4.3 (2.2k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 7:00am–2:00am
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/elephant-and-castle-aidzfybw6
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/cd/58b7ff4a404ae69d9f100d4ad971bd/dkjbsv.png
- **Name**: The Franklin Room
  - **Rating**: 4.6 (992 reviews)
  - **Location**: 675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 50
  - **Timings**: Mon–Thu: 5:00pm–10:00pm, Fri–Sat: 5:00pm–11:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/the-franklin-room-aidzf625q
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d6/85de1bd29d42ec8af09996c1332b65/kjghjvbkj.png
### Cafes

- **Name**: The Purple Pig
  - **Rating**: 4.6 (6.4k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 444 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–10:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/the-purple-pig-aidzi50ip
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- **Name**: The Dearborn
  - **Rating**: 4.6 (4.2k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 30
  - **Timings**: Mon–Fri: 11:00am–10:00pm, Sat–Sun: 10:00am–10:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/the-dearborn-aidzwn9p0
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/63/4c371f2edd4878becc2c25981c1dff/kjgfnd.png
- **Name**: Alinea
  - **Rating**: 4.6 (2.6k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 100
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 5:00pm–10:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/alinea-aidzxav4o
  - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6326f210-7715-11ef-9a4c-c77d33d0c48a-rimg-w800-h534-dc605a4d-gmir.jpg
- **Name**: American Girl Place
  - **Rating**: 4.5 (2.6k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 5
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 11:00am–6:00pm, Sat: 10:00am–7:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/american-girl-place-aidfjhz0t
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/a8/46fbc3fb914c73999de960e38a0d27/hjv.png
- **Name**: Elephant & Castle
  - **Rating**: 4.3 (2.2k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 111 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 7:00am–2:00am
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/elephant-and-castle-aidzfybw6
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/cd/58b7ff4a404ae69d9f100d4ad971bd/dkjbsv.png
- **Name**: Next Restaurant
  - **Rating**: 4.6 (561 reviews)
  - **Location**: 953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 100
  - **Timings**: Wed–Sun: 5:00pm–10:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/next-restaurant-aidzpxhan
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/4ba36286d74caf91a7216ef7bafa8f/jd.png
### Street Food Spots

- **Name**: Roosevelt Collection Shops
  - **Rating**: 4.5 (3.2k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 150 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 4.98
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sat: 10:00am–9:00pm, Sun: 11:00am–6:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/roosevelt-collection-shops-aidyouaet
  - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8d45b670-7a3b-11ef-ae19-9936aa639197-rimg-w800-h600-dcaaa191-gmir.jpg
- **Name**: Washington Square Mall
  - **Rating**: 4.1 (2.6k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 4849 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA, Chicago
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/washington-square-mall-aidy8oe5v
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e0/6bc03b5df9459789ec6d7bf1303851/washington-square-mall.jpg
- **Name**: Jimmy's Gyros & Grill
  - **Rating**: 4.5 (1.3k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 20 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Timings**: Mon–Wed: 10:30am–2:00am, Thu: 10:30am–3:00am, Fri: 10:30am–5:00am, Sat: 11:00am–5:00am, Sun: 12:00pm–3:00am
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/jimmys-gyros-and-grill-aidbh4avz
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/3e/3204ec9a414dc886cbd5fca8f710dd/AF1QipN3GnaYDsmkFBEu7vXo8ywJCDt7HXEwTnps7yj3-s1360-w1360-h1020.jpg
- **Name**: Yards Plaza
  - **Rating**: 4.1 (2.3k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 4636 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609, USA, Chicago
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 8:00am–10:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/yards-plaza-aidyb6r29
  - **Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5b399203b84d75b2978269197746dd/yards-plaza.png
- **Name**: Maxwell Street Depot
  - **Rating**: 4.4 (1.3k+ reviews)
  - **Location**: 411 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 5
  - **Timings**: Mon–Sun: 12:00am–11:59pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/maxwell-street-depot-aidbap4s2
  - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/980befb0-ae3a-11ef-bf4d-e73168266baa-rimg-w800-h600-dc131218-gmir.jpg
- **Name**: FARE | Sterling Food Hall
  - **Rating**: 4.8 (39 reviews)
  - **Location**: 125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA, Chicago
  - **Price**: USD 6
  - **Timings**: Mon–Fri: 11:00am–3:00pm
  - **URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/things-to-do/fare-sterling-food-hall-aidb8szjw
  - **Image**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/3d5ea110-ae3b-11ef-8596-45b5e0ceb280-rimg-w800-h526-dcc6c2c1-gmir.png

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605), Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607), Chicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Butler Field), Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Saturday in Chicago (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)), Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026 (Thu Nov 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Chicago).
- **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Chicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Butler Field), Chicago African Restaurant Week 2026 (Thu Nov 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Chicago).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago today October 26, 2026?
  - **A:** Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Eataly Chicago).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago this weekend October 30–1, 2026?
  - **A:** Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605), Chicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Butler Field), Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Saturday in Chicago (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)), Day of the Dead Crawl - Tix Include 3 Welcome Shots (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 pm at River North's BEST Bars TBA), Dia de los Muertos Market (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at Leña Brava).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Chicago in October 2026?
  - **A:** Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605), Chicago Ultimate Food & Flavors Festival 2026 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 am at Butler Field), Bottomless Mimosas on the Riverwalk - Every Saturday in Chicago (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 am at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk)), Hands-On: Pasta Traditions from the North (Tue Oct 27 2026 at Eataly Chicago), Hands-On: Ravioli and Filled Pastas (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Eataly Chicago).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Chicago include 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607, Butler Field.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Chicago range from USD 5 to USD 120. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Chicago include Shedd Aquarium, Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers, AbbyLLC.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Chicago.

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