The Ultimate Guide to Chicago’s 420 Events in 2025

420 in Chicago is a cultural movement with something to offer to everyone. From smoke-out throwdowns to gourmet dining, here’s your go-to guide for where to be this 420 weekend.

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🎤 Holdin’ It Down for the Underground – Vol. IV

📅 6-10PM | April 19, 2025
📍9545 167th St, Orland Hills, IL
💰 Tickets: $25 | 🔗 Get Tickets 

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Kick off 420 weekend with a 420 eve party that’s all about community, cannabis, and culture. Holdin’ It Down for the Underground is back for its fourth rendition bringing together Illinois’ top cannabis brands, industry insiders, and good vibes for an evening of premium cannabis offerings - just one thing, remember to bring your lungs!

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Expect:
✅ Local cannabis vendors including Legacy Cannabis, IC Collective, Redemption Botanicals, Kanha Treats, Connect, Rove, and OneDay & more

✅ Complimentary Valet and Coat Check

✅ Samples of the latest and the best offerings from top brands

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‍🎸 The 420 Jam

📅 April 20, 2025
📍 Vu Rooftop Bar, 133 East Cermak Road, Chicago, IL
💰 Tickets: $25+ | 🔗 Get Tickets

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If your ideal 420 is high above the city with a beat in the background, The 420 Jam is your move. This rooftop celebration combines killer views with laid-back grooves for the perfect Sunday sesh.

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Expect:
✅ Panoramic rooftop views in every direction

✅ A music-forward, mellow crowd

✅ A 420 atmosphere designed for chill vibes and lifted minds

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🌿 A Culinary 420 Experience

📅 April 20, 2025
📍 Eden, 2734 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
💰 Tickets: $210 | 🔗 Get Tickets

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For those craving a refined and flavorful way to celebrate, The 420 Experience at Eden offers a cannabis-inspired culinary adventure. Think of it as cannabis-inspired fine dining, where every course tells a story. With bold flavors, inventive mocktails, and immersive activations, this is your go-to 420 event if you’re into sensory sophistication over smoke clouds.

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Expect:
✅ A four-course tasting menu designed to heighten every sense

✅ Custom-crafted mocktails that pair perfectly with every bite

✅ Immersive activations that blend art, food, and elevated energy

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🧘 Elevate & Meditate: A 420 Pre-Celebration

📅 April 20, 2025
📍 Prohibition THCafe, 2113 South State Street Chicago, IL
💰 Tickets: $7.50+ | 🔗 Get Tickets

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If you’re looking for a different kind of high, this event is all about balance and wellness. Expect guided breathwork, movement, and relaxation exercises designed to enhance your cannabis experience in a mindful way.

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Expect:

✅ A 60-minute gentle yoga + sound bath, open to all levels

✅ A like-minded wellness crowd

✅ A serene pre-sesh that’ll leave you feeling grounded and glowing

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🎤 Cannaverse Open Mic Competition

📅 April 20, 2025
📍 Prohibition THCafe, 2113 South State Street Chicago, IL
💰 Tickets: $5+ | 🔗 Get Tickets

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This isn’t just an open mic night—it’s a friendly competition showcasing the best of Chicago’s cannabis creative scene. Expect spoken word, live music, stand-up, and freestyle rap battles, all set in a 420-friendly space.

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Expect:
✅ A diverse mix of poetry, comedy, and music

✅ Cash prizes and major bragging rights

✅ A buzzing creative community + THC vendor market with exclusive drops

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🏃 The 420 Run Chicago

📅 April 19, 2025
📍 1801 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL
💰 Tickets: $50 | 🔗 Get Tickets

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Start your 420 with a little cardio before the canna-festivities begin. The 420 Run is a non-competitive race hosted by Runners High Chicago, designed to break the stigma and build community.

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Expect:
✅ A relaxed 4.20-mile run or a 2-mile walk

✅ Cannabis-friendly energy stations (yes, for real)

✅ A welcoming vibe for athletes and casual strollers alike

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🍺 Lottie's Easter 420 Sunday

📅 April 20, 2025
📍 Lottie's Pub, 1925 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL
💰 Tickets: Free Entry | 🔗 Details

Lottie’s Pub is throwing a casual-yet-festive 420 party complete with drink specials and a relaxed, pub-style vibe. If you want a fun, social way to celebrate 4/20, this is the spot.

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Expect:

✅ Free tater tot buffet starting at —you guessed it—4:20pm

✅ Happy hour drink specials from 4:20 to 6pm

✅ A crowd that’s here for good times, not timelines

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No matter how you celebrate 4/20 in Chicago this year, there’s a perfect event for you. Got your tickets yet? 🔥