Sundays on State–a can’t-miss Chicago event

Chicago is blessed with an incredible number of unique special events all year long. We who live here are well aware. From music concerts to parades, to running races to block parties to street festivals, and much much more—there is clearly no lack of opportunities for keeping us entertained and engaged.

One event that has jumped to the forefront is Sundays on State, produced by the Chicago Loop Alliance, a group dedicated to bringing people back into the Chicago Loop area. Sundays on State started only a few years back, and almost instantly became a big hit.

For those that have not been, this is a slice of Chicago you don’t want to miss: Seven blocks worth of interesting and unique retail booths, all kinds of charitable organizations represented, fun activities, informational stations, live entertainment and of course a wide variety of food options from some of Chicago’s finest restaurants and food trucks.

This Sunday, Oct. 5, will be the second and last of this summer’s special Sundays On State special events. It will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and be held on State Street between Randolph and Jackson.

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A quick suggestion: There are plenty of booths along the way, some in the middle of the street and most on sidewalks. The booths on display might feature small businesses selling unique and cool items, and others might be service organizations—lesser-known independent ones started by maybe just a few people.  Others could be colleges or classes to take. Most are not mainstream. Most are organizations or businesses, small in nature, that you may not have necessarily heard of.  

It is a great opportunity to take the time and stop to talk to some of the folks at these booths. They really appreciate the interest and inquiry—even if for but a short time, and I have found that you can meet some of the most interesting people, and maybe even make some valuable connections that benefit you down the road.

Bottom line? Sundays on State is truly an example of Chicago at its absolute finest.