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A weekend roundup of 30 Chicago events—from Humboldt Park’s Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade and Andersonville’s Midsommarfest to Wells Street Art Fest, Greek Fest, Thai Festival, and Pride Night at the Shedd—plus family-friendly activities at Lincoln Park Zoo, the Field Museum, pop-up Renaissance Faire, markets, tours, and more across neighborhoods.
Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 announced its first wave of shows for May 4-10 in Los Angeles across 35 venues with 350+ events, including Night of Too Many Stars for autism charity, Kevin Hart-hosted Funny AF taped episodes, headlining sets from Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney and Katt Williams, Feid & Marcello Hernández at the Hollywood Bowl, a Lizzo-hosted night, a Pee-wee Herman tribute, a Flight of the Conchords reunion, and multiple live podcasts; tickets go on sale January 23 at 10 a.m. PT.
Lagos's annual Detty December festival transforms the city into a vibrant carnival with concerts, parties, and cultural events, attracting both locals and the diaspora, despite economic pressures, rising prices, and security challenges, showcasing Nigerian resilience and cultural pride.
Osaka's danjiri matsuri, a centuries-old float festival, combines craftsmanship and adrenaline as participants race massive wooden floats through the streets. Known for its danger, the festival celebrates woodworking and community spirit, with floats adorned by hand-carved figures. Despite its rich history, the festival faces challenges due to Japan's declining population, impacting participation. Artisans like Akihiko Maeda continue to build and restore these floats, hoping to preserve the tradition for future generations.
Chicago is bustling with activities this weekend, featuring a variety of festivals including the Puerto Rican Fest, Blues Fest, Midsommarfest, and Lincoln Square Greek Fest. Other events include an early Juneteenth celebration, a Pride market, walking tours, and a Chicago Public Library block party. From music and dance to food and community gatherings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Philadelphia will experience significant traffic delays and road closures during the first weekend of June due to multiple events, including the Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, Roots Picnic, Philly Pride March and Festival, American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon, and various other festivals and races. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel routes in advance to avoid disruptions.
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe discusses the upcoming 1.6 update, which is set to launch first on PC this month and promises to be bigger than expected, with new festivals, late-game content, and winter outfits for villagers. He emphasizes that what's publicly known about the update is just the tip of the iceberg, and while the patch is nearly ready, there's still some work to be done. This update is more focused on the core areas of the game and adds a significant amount of content across different aspects of Stardew Valley.
Disneyland has released a year's worth of festival and special event dates for 2024, including the return of Pixar Fest. The lineup includes the Lunar New Year Celebration, Celebrate Gospel concerts, Anaheim Ducks Days, Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Season of the Force, Halloween Time, Plaza de la Familia, and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Additionally, the reimagined Pixar Place Hotel will open, Fantasmic! will return, Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open, and new dining options will be available at Downtown Disney District. Ticket prices start at $104 for one-day, one-park tickets, with discounted options for Southern California residents. Specially ticketed after-hours events, Disneyland After Dark and Oogie Boogie Bash, will also be held in 2024.
Diwali, the most important festival in India, is celebrated by over a billion people across faiths. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrations include lighting clay oil lamps, fireworks, feasting, new clothes, and praying. Hindu stories of Diwali vary, but all emphasize the triumph of good over evil. Other faiths, such as Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, also have their own Diwali stories.
Here are the 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: attend the Broadway Halloween Parade in Denver, visit the Arvada Fall Pumpkin Festival, enjoy the Three Nights of Horror Film Festival in Colorado Springs, experience the Harvest Haunt Express at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, explore the corn maze at Fritzler Farm Park, attend the Pumpkins on Parade Halloween Celebration in Fort Collins, and visit the Día de Muertos Exhibition at the Longmont Museum.
Chicago offers a variety of events this weekend, including the Chicago International Film Festival, the Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade, a vintage fest, a pup crawl, and more. Attendees can enjoy film screenings, dance symposiums, culinary events, Halloween parties, clothing swaps, wellness crawls, and volunteer fairs, among other activities. There are options for film enthusiasts, art lovers, pet owners, and those looking to support local businesses and community organizations.
The 51st Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has begun after a slight delay, attracting visitors from around the world to witness the colorful spectacle of hot air balloons filling the sky. The festival, which features various events and activities, is a popular annual tradition in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The upcoming 1.6 update for Stardew Valley will introduce an 8-player multiplayer option for PC players, along with three new festivals, seasonal changes for villagers, late-game content, new items and crafting recipes, Jojo alternatives for end-game quests, additional dialogue, winter outfits for villagers, a new type of reward for completing billboard requests, new farm type, secrets, and more. The update is currently in development, and Stardew Valley is available on various platforms including Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PCs, mobile devices, and PlayStation Vita.
Street festivals, such as Spain's tomato-throwing festival and London's Notting Hill Carnival, have become major tourism draws, pillars of the economy, and job creators for local communities. Cultural tourism, which includes festivals, accounts for 40% of all tourism worldwide and has created millions of jobs globally. Popular festivals like Rio de Janeiro Carnival and Oktoberfest in Munich generate significant economic impact for their regions. Other upcoming festivals worth traveling to this year include Mid-Autumn Festival in China, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico, Diwali in India, and Yi Peng & Loy Krathong Lantern Festivals in Thailand.
Labor Day weekend in El Paso and New Mexico offers a variety of activities and events for people to enjoy. Some highlights include the St. Anthony's Bazaar in El Paso, featuring food, games, and live entertainment; the Brightside Music Festival at Ascarate Park, featuring artists like Steve Aoki; the Hatch Green Chile Festival in Hatch, New Mexico; the Harvest Wine Festival in Las Cruces; and the All American Derby and All American Oaks at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino. Additionally, El Paso's water parks will be open, and the Inn of the Mountain Gods will host an End of Summer bash with fireworks.