Downtown Chicago has been called a city of neighborhoods with 77 recognized communities. The Bernardin is located at the junction of several of these downtown neighborhoods: The Magnificent Mile, River North, and Streeterville to the east and the Gold Coast to the north. The pride and the unique attributes of each neighborhood is on display during a variety of seasonal festivals, farmer’s markets, parades, block parties, etc. Your luxury apartment at The Bernardin puts you right in the middle of many community events.

Be sure to visit the neighborhood farmer’s market located in front of the MCA every Tuesday starting in June and continuing through October where you can enjoy browsing for flowers, cheese, fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, nuts and baked goods.

A sampling of other neighborhood events:
  • Light Nights on the Magnificent Mile, January-February

  • Weber Grill Restaurant- BBQ Block Party, 539 North State in May
  • Great Chicago Spaces and Places Lego Block Party, 520 N.Michigan in May
  • Artworks Chicago on Pioneer Court, 420 N. Michigan in June and September
  • Annual Arts Experience- 420 N. Michigan in June and August
  • Navy Pier Fireworks, Every Wednesday and Saturday night, late May to September
  • Artworks Chicago on Walton in September
  • St. Jude Police Memorial March, Michigan from Superior to the River in May
  • International Exposition of Sculptural Objects and Functional Art, Navy Pier in November
  • Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in November