Things to do in Chicago in February 2027

McCormick Place fills with new cars for the Chicago Auto Show, first staged in 1901, and the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade comes up Wentworth Avenue on a Sunday just after the new year. Chicago Boat Show and The Orchid Show at Chicago Botanic Garden land in February, with 5 more on the list below.

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Starting in February

Feb3🪪 Conventions & Expos

Chicago Boat Show

Wednesday, Feb 3 to Sunday, Feb 7 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont

Ticketed

Feb6🎨 Arts & Culture

The Orchid Show at Chicago Botanic Garden

Saturday, Feb 6 to Sunday, Mar 21 Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Ticketed

Feb13🎆 Holidays & Parades

Argyle Lunar New Year Parade

Saturday, Feb 13 Argyle Street, Uptown, Chicago

Free

Feb13🪪 Conventions & Expos

Chicago Auto Show

Saturday, Feb 13 to Sunday, Feb 21 McCormick Place, Chicago

Ticketed

Feb14🎆 Holidays & Parades

Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Sunday, Feb 14 Wentworth Avenue, Chinatown, Chicago

Ticketed

Feb25🎨 Arts & Culture

Chicago Irish Film Festival

Thursday, Feb 25 to Sunday, Feb 28 AMC NEWCITY Theater, Chicago

Ticketed

FebTBA🎵 Music

University of Chicago Folk Festival

Expected February 2027 Mandel Hall, University of Chicago, Chicago

Ticketed

5 more run every week in Chicago year round, including Green City Market and Randolph Street Market. See the full calendar.

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