Lollapalooza
Through August 4th
Grant Park
The four-day music fest continues. Chicago’s biggest weekend concert festival will feature artist on several stages from various genres all throughout the weekend.
Chicago Bears Training Camp
Through August 10th
Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais
See the 2019 roster practice for free! You can register online to view da’ Bears’ practices by clicking here.
Jeff Fest Arts & Music Festival
August 2nd – 4th
Jefferson Park at 4822 N. Long Avenue
Another concert fest in Chicago this weekend, Jeff Fest Arts will feature live acts on two stages as well as art, activities and more.
Festa Italiana
August 2nd – 4th
Naperville
Head to the burbs for this Italian fest that features appropriate food, activities and music!
Soulful Chicago Book Fair
August 3rd
E. 61st Street (from Cottage Grove Ave. to M.L.K. Drive)
This free literary event celebrates African culture. There will also be food vendors (just don’t spill on the pages!)
Cornfest
August 3rd
Community Church in Rolling Meadows
Barbecue food and all the corn you can eat highlights this fest which also features arts and crafts and a marketplace.
Edge Fest
August 3rd – 4th
North Broadway (at Thorndale Avenue)
Music, food and art come together at this Chicago fest.
Art at the Glen
August 3rd – 4th
Glenview
See art from over 175 artists at this outdoor event. There will be food, activities and even live music.
Live on the Lake
August 3rd – September 2nd
Beer Garden at Navy Pier
What can I say, it’s a musical weekend in Chicago! If you’re downtown and Lollapalooza isn’t your thing, head over to Navy Pier for a different flavor of live music.
Taste of the Towns
August 4th
Paulus Park
TASTE is the operative in this event’s title where you get to TASTE food from 16 different restaurants.
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Weekends through September 3rd
Kenosha, WI
See works from many artisans, merchants and performers including jousting knights and ravishing rogues. The Faire is a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England complete with 16th Century games and rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance.
Chicago Attractions
Through August 31st
These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
- Aquarium + SkyDeck + Field Museum + more
- Boat tour of architecture, with snacks
- Chicago History Museum
- DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville
- Segway tour departing from Navy Pier
Ticket deal $39 (2 hours; for age 12+)
