Grant Park Music Festival
July 26th – August 17th
Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
Head to this outdoor classical music series that includes free seating toward the back of the venue.
Fiesta del Sol
July 26th – 28th
1400 W. Cermak Road
This Latino fest will feature a carnival as well as food, live performances, art and more!
Wicker Park Fest
July 26th – 28th
Milwaukee Ave. (from North Avenue to Paulina Street)
Boasting, “the best in music, food, arts, fashion, kids entertainment, and shopping,” the crown jewel of this event are the local and national acts performing on four different stages.
Lincoln Square Greekfest
July 26th – 28th
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
A family-friendly Greek event that promises great food, music and dance and tons of fun.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 26th – 28th
Lincoln Avenue (from Fullerton to Wrightwood)
This weekend, 20 different acts will perform at this street fair that includes a carnival and activities for kids as well as various food and drink tastings.
Bantu Fest
July 27th – 28th
Midway Plaisance Park near U.C.
This cultural fest celebrates Africa with food, vendors and a children’s village.
Glencoe Festival of Art
July 27th – 28th
Downtown Glencoe
This art fest will feature many works as well as music, food and activities for the whole family.
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+)
