Make the most of the last weekend in August with a beer event at Brookfield Zoo, two food festivals, a tomato-themed event at Chicago Botanic Garden and a cruise around Chicago that gives back.
ZooBrew
Aug. 26
Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo’s fifth annual ZooBrew will feature more than 80 beers from breweries like Abita, Lakefront and Revolution. Don’t wait to get your tickets — most sessions are already sold out.
Taste of Greektown
Aug. 26-28
Chicago
This festival is celebrating 27 years by expanding to three days of Greek food, music, activities, dance lessons and art.
Taste of Highland Park/Port Clinton Art Festival
Aug. 26-28
Highland Park
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Taste of Highland Park, which takes place at Port Clinton Square Aug. 26-28 with another favorite event, the Port Clinton Art Festival (Aug. 27-28).
National Dog Day With Seadog Cruises
Aug. 26-28
Chicago
In honor of National Dog Day (Aug. 26), Seadog Cruises will donate $5 to The Anti-Cruelty Society for every dog that cruises. Dogs are free on River and Lake Architectural Tours and Lakefront Speedboat Rides. Plus, when you reserve your spot online for cruises Aug. 26-28, buy one ticket and get a second 50 percent off with code ANTICRUELTY.
Heirloom Tomato Weekend
Aug. 27-28
Glencoe
Love tomatoes? Chicago Botanic Garden is celebrating the heirloom tomato with tips from experts, tours and demonstrations, kids activities, shopping, giveaways and more. (Bike the Garden also takes place Aug. 28.)
Looking Ahead
The Michigan Wines Showcase in Chicago is Aug. 29 at The Gage. Sample some of the best wines the state has to offer, and meet the winemakers.
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