Visiting West Loop Art Fest on August 22–23, 2026? Discover how to plan lunch, dinner, drinks, date night or group dining around the Fulton Street festival—and why staying in the West Loop after the art booths close can turn the event into a complete Chicago day.
West Loop Art Fest returns to Chicago on August 22–23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Use this visitor guide to plan the Fulton Street festival, including location, parking, CTA access, what you’ll find, what to bring and where to eat in the West Loop afterward.
Bringing friends, family, clients or coworkers to the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show? Here’s how to plan a group dinner afterward, including reservation timing, transportation, private dining and where to eat in Chicago’s West Loop.
Turn the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show into a full date. Plan where to watch, when to arrive, what to bring, when to leave North Avenue Beach and how to finish Saturday with dinner and drinks in Chicago’s West Loop.
What time does the Chicago Air and Water Show end in 2026? The Saturday and Sunday shows are currently scheduled to finish at approximately 3:00 p.m. Use this guide to plan when to leave North Avenue Beach, how much travel time to allow, and where to have dinner in Chicago after the show.
Chicago Air and Water Show 2026 parking and transportation guide: North Avenue Beach parking, CTA trains and buses, rideshare, Metra, road closures and post-show travel.
Discover the best places to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show 2026, including North Avenue Beach, quieter alternatives, Navy Pier, viewing tips and where to go afterward.
Discover the best places to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show 2026, including North Avenue Beach, quieter alternatives, Navy Pier, viewing tips and where to go afterward.
Leaving North Avenue Beach after the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show? Plan your trip to the West Loop, dinner timing, drinks, group dining and reservations at NIA
The Chicago Air and Water Show returns August 15–16, 2026, but practice flyovers begin Friday, August 14. Here’s how to watch the rehearsal, what to expect and where to eat afterward.
