January:
The Chicago Boat, Sports and RV Show.

February:
African-American Heritage Month celebrations at the Museum of Science and Industry, the DuSable Museum, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Field Museum and several other venues
The Chicago Auto Show.

March:
The St. Patrick's Day Parade

Late March-Early April:
The Spring Flower Show

May 15:
The Wright Plus House Walk, a walking tour of masterpieces by Frank Lloyd Wright and other Prairie School architects

June:
The Chicago Blues Festival
Old Town Art Fair in Lincoln Park

July:
Taste of Chicago, an enormous 10-day festival that includes 100 local eateries serving mouth-watering food

August:
The Air and Water Show along North Avenue Beach
Chicago Triathlon
Chicago Jazz Festival

October:
The Chicago Marathon The Chicago International Film Festival

November:
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the Saturday before Thanksgiving

December:
The Winter Festival Flower Show