Chicago Jazz Festival
Through September 1st
Millennium Park
Free, quality live musical performances from some of the best jazz Chicago has to offer. The fest kicks off in neighborhood venues.
North Coast Music Festival
August 30th – August 31st
Northerly Island
This concert fest is a show for fans of a variety of genres including hip-hop and indie rock.
African Festival of the Arts
August 30th – September 2nd
Washington Park
Celebrate African culture through this enlightening event which includes art, crafts, drumming, food, and entertainment.
Taste of Polonia
August 30th – September 2nd
Jefferson Park
This family-friendly Polish-Fest will feature 30 bands on four stages as well as food (polska kielbasa, potato pancakes, pierogi, and beer), exhibitors, and carnival rides.
Naperville Last Fling
August 30th – September 2nd
Naperville’s Riverwalk Park
Head out to the ‘burbs for this event with carnival rides, a children’s area, music stages, food vendors, a 5K, and a parade on Monday at 10AM
Septemberfest
August 30th – September 2nd
Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center in Schamburg
The free Septemberfest includes an arts & crafts show, a carnival, lots of live music, a beer & wine tent, the Taste of Schaumburg (Sat. & Sun.), fireworks (Sunday 10PM), and a parade (Monday at 10AM on Summit Drive).
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Weekends through September 2nd
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+)
