City Market IRL

City Market IRL 2 Weekly Locations!

Pet friendly.
🌙 Thursdays ➡️Night Market 7/9-9/24, 4-8p, level 4, Water Tower Place, free 2-hr validated parking, activities, live entertainment, immersive play space for kiddos
☀️ Saturdays ➡️ 9a-1p, Printers Row Park, 5/16–10/31

🌫️ Air Quality Alert + Heat? We've Got the Perfect Escape. ❄️Poor air quality and soaring temperatures? Skip the outdoor...
07/16/2026

🌫️ Air Quality Alert + Heat? We've Got the Perfect Escape. ❄️

Poor air quality and soaring temperatures? Skip the outdoors and spend your evening in comfort at City Market IRL.

Join us Thursday, July 16 | 4–8 PM at Water Tower Place – Level 4 for an indoor experience that's full of great food, local shopping, live music, and community.

✨ Cool air-conditioned comfort
🍽️ Chef-crafted food from local vendors
🛍️ Local makers, vintage finds & artisan goods
🎶 Live music in the IRL Lounge
🐾 Pet Friendly • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid Friendly
🚗 2-Hour FREE Validated Parking on Site

Whether you're grabbing dinner, discovering something unique, or simply escaping the heat, there's no better place to spend your Thursday.

Stay cool. Shop local. Eat well. Experience City Market IRL.

📍 Water Tower Place – Level 4
🗓️ Thursday, July 16
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM

07/11/2026

South Loop Farmers Market Printers Row is bursting with fresh produce, come stock up today, July 11th from 9a-1p at 632 S. Dearborn. So many great vendors are here serving up all your favorites. Come connect with your community and bring your furry friends too!

07/09/2026

City Market IRL is taking over Water Tower Place with Chicago's Coolest, New Night Market every Thursday starting July 9th from 4-8pm plus 2-hour free parking.

Enjoy 100 vendors showcasing:
🥕 Local farms & artisan foods
🛍️ Makers, vintage & one-of-a-kind finds
🍴 Chef-prepared food from local vendors
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🧒 An interactive kid-friendly play space
🐾 Pet-friendly shopping
🤝 Real people. Real community. In Real life.

City Market In Real Life is proudly produced by the award-winning team behind South Loop Farmers Market—the creators of one of Chicago's most beloved community markets and recipient of the 2026 ICSC MAXI Award for the Winter Indoor Market at Water Tower Place.

If you've love South Loop Farmers Market, you'll feel right at home.

If you haven't visited us yet...

This is where your new Thursday tradition begins.

📅 Every Thursday
🗓️ July 9 – September 24
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 Water Tower Place – Level 4 + 2-hour Free Validated Parking
https://www.citymarketirl.com/

Award-winning markets. Authentic Chicago experiences. Always In Real Life.

⚾ Opening Day Just Got Even Better – WIN 2 Chicago White Sox Tickets!We're kicking off City Market In Real Life with an ...
07/08/2026

⚾ Opening Day Just Got Even Better – WIN 2 Chicago White Sox Tickets!

We're kicking off City Market In Real Life with an Opening Day Giveaway you won't want to miss!

Be one of the first 50 guests through the doors on Thursday, July 9 at 4:00 PM, and you could score 2 FREE Chicago White Sox tickets! ⚾ *Currently in first place, choose from a variety of remaining season home games through September 2026*

Here's how to win:

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📲 FOLLOW City Market IRL on:
• Instagram ()
• Facebook (City Market IRL)
• TikTok ()

🏃 Be one of the first 50 people to arrive at City Market IRL on Opening Day.

🎟️ Stop by the City Market IRL Information Table, show us you're following all three social media pages, and claim your 2 White Sox tickets!

It's that simple!

While you're here, explore Chicago's newest Thursday night tradition featuring:

🍴 Chef-crafted local food
🛍️ Makers, vintage & artisan shopping
🎶 Live music & the IRL Lounge
🥕 Farm-fresh foods & specialty products
🎨 Interactive experiences at The Makery
🐶 Pet-friendly fun
👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly play space

📍 Water Tower Place – Level 4
📅 Thursday, July 9
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM

Don't strike out... arrive early! ⚾The first 50 guests who complete all the steps will each receive two Chicago White Sox tickets.

Did you love our award-winning Winter Indoor Market at Water Tower Place? Then get ready for what's next.South Loop Far...
07/08/2026

Did you love our award-winning Winter Indoor Market at Water Tower Place? Then get ready for what's next.

South Loop Farmers Market team is bringing a whole new experience to the Magnificent Mile with City Market IRL—Chicago's newest weekly night market where food, music, shopping, creativity, and community come together under one roof.

Every Thursday you'll discover:
🍴 Chef-crafted ready-to-eat food from some of Chicago's favorite local vendors
🥕 Farm-fresh produce & artisan foods from local farms and food makers
🛍️ Local makers, artists, vintage & thrift with one-of-a-kind finds
👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly play space so little ones can have just as much fun
🐶 Pet-friendly because your four-legged best friend deserves a night out too
🎨 The Makery—interactive creative experiences where you can make something, meet someone, and take home something unique
🎧 The IRL Lounge featuring resident DJ Eli the Saint, rotating guest DJs, live bands, surprise performances, games, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile

Whether it's date night, dinner with friends, a family outing, or simply a place to unwind after work, City Market IRL was created to bring people together—in real life.

Because the best nights aren't spent scrolling.
They're spent connecting.

📍 Water Tower Place – Level 4 + 2-hour Free Validated Parking
🗓️ Thursdays | July 9 – September 24
🕓 4:00–8:00 PM

Come hungry. Stay for the music. Discover something unexpected. Make Thursday night your new tradition.

Real Food.
Real Music.
Real Community.
Real Life.

Only ✌️ more weeks until City Market IRL takes over level 4 of Water Tower Place 🥳We’re bringing:🍽️ Ready-to-eat food🍰 T...
06/25/2026

Only ✌️ more weeks until City Market IRL takes over level 4 of Water Tower Place 🥳

We’re bringing:
🍽️ Ready-to-eat food
🍰 Tasty treats
🕯️ Local products
👚 Vintage clothing
🎶 Live music
🛍️ And more
📍 To Water Tower Place for the summer

THE DETAILS:
🗓️ Thursdays from July 9 - Sept 24
⏰ 4pm - 8pm
📍 Level 4 of Water Tower Place
🐶 Pet-friendly
🚗 Free parking for 2 hours with validation
👋 Presented by the South Loop Farmers Market team

Who's joining us on opening night?!

We're doing a happy dance because we're just 3 WEEKS AWAY from the first-ever City Market IRL 🪩Presented by the South Lo...
06/18/2026

We're doing a happy dance because we're just 3 WEEKS AWAY from the first-ever City Market IRL 🪩

Presented by the South Loop Farmers Market team, City Market IRL is a space to come and connect with your community, support local makers, and celebrate creativity!

We’ll have:
🍽️ Ready-to-eat food
🍰 Tasty treats
🕯️ Local products
👚 Vintage clothing
🎶 Live music
🛍️ And more

THE DETAILS:
🗓️ Thursdays from July 9 - Sept 24
⏰ 4pm - 8pm
📍 Level 4 of Water Tower Place
🐶 Pet-friendly
🚗 Free parking for 2 hours with validation

Follow City Market IRL to be the first to know as we share more details, and mark your calendar for opening night on Thursday, July 9, from 4pm - 8pm on level 4 of Water Tower Place.

Something new is coming 👀Join us for the first-ever City Market IRL Thursday nights this summer at Water Tower Place 🥳Pr...
05/28/2026

Something new is coming 👀

Join us for the first-ever City Market IRL Thursday nights this summer at Water Tower Place 🥳

Presented by the South Loop Farmers Market team, City Market IRL is a space to come and connect with your community, support local makers, and celebrate creativity!

We’ll have:
🍽️ Ready-to-eat food
🍰 Tasty treats
🕯️ Local products
👚 Vintage clothing
🎶 Live music
🛍️ And more

Head to citymarketirl.com for more details, and make sure to follow City Market IRL to be the first to know as we share more updates.

Mark your calendar for opening night on Thursday, July 9, from 4pm - 8pm on level 4 of Water Tower Place.

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THURS: 835 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL

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