This weekend is filled with events in and around Chicago. In addition to the events below, find must-see shows in our fall theater guide and discover five reasons to attend the Chicago Beach Polo Cup. Throwback Music Fest Sept. 9-11 Chicago Relive the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s at this brand new music festival. Kids will love the rock […]
Labor Day Weekend is (almost) here and there are plenty of ways to enjoy your extra day off in and around Chicago. Plus, you’ll find even more events in the final days of our 99 Days of Summer series. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 1-4 Chicago Spend (at least) one more summer evening at Millennium Park during […]
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 […]
It’s time for the 2016 Chicago Air & Water Show, but there’s still plenty of other events going on, including a family-friendly event at Goodman Theatre, a new festival in Long Grove, a returning festival in Albany Park, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert at Ravinia. Play ’N 90 Begins Aug. 20 Chicago This family […]
Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with a favorite festival, live music at Navy Pier, and fun annual events at Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden. Then, start your back-to-school shopping at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. 61st Annual Ginza Holiday Festival Aug. 12-14 Chicago This Japanese cultural festival will feature […]
As we say hello to August, don’t miss a festival all about a classic Chicago food, a new kids fair, two art festivals and a hit Broadway show. Chicago Hot Dog Fest Aug. 5-7 Chicago Chicago History Museum is hosting this celebration of a Chicago staple with vendors including Edzo’s, Wiener Take All and Cooker’s Red Hots. The […]
If you’re not heading to Lollapalooza (where Evanston native Jessie Arlen, stage name iDA HAWK, will perform songs she co-wrote with GriZ on Friday night) this weekend, say goodbye to July with a movie at Ravinia and a wine tasting in Winnetka instead. Families also won’t want to miss a kid-friendly show, workshop or sand sculpting […]
Head to Chicago for free staged readings at Goodman Theatre and to get a taste of Latin America. Or, stick around the suburbs for a new taco fest, Summerfest or festival of art. Highwood Days & North Shore Taco Fest July 20-24 Highwood Highwood’s oldest festival, Highwood Days, takes place alongside the first ever North […]
This weekend, get outside for some Shakespeare and shopping, or visit the Museum of Science and Industry for family-friendly and adults-only LEGO events. Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Begins July 14 Chicago For the fifth year, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is touring the city with free outdoor performances. On Thursday and Friday, catch this year’s show, “Twelfth […]
It’s time for one of Chicago’s biggest summer events, plus two more festivals, a sidewalk sale in the suburbs and a show by Brad Zimmerman. Taste of Chicago July 6-10 Chicago This year’s Taste of Chicago features food from favorites like Billy Goat Tavern & Grill and Lou Malnati’s, plus 11 new pop-up restaurants like Gus’s World […]
