Chicago events this weekend
This weekend in Chicago, with the event name, date, place, price, official page, and map ready to scan.
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THE LIZARD Y EL SOL
The Lizard y El Sol returns to Chicago Parks this summer! ¡El Lagarto y El Sol regresa los Parques de Chicago este verano! July 22 - August….
Chicago · Multiple LocationsMultiple Locations
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago
The new public art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration….
Chicago · Greektown ChicagoGreektown Chicago
Arts
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We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago
The new public art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration….
Chicago · Greektown ChicagoGreektown Chicago
Arts
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Kidzapalooza (at Grant Park)
Kidzapalooza is a family-oriented festival within a festival, most famously known as the dedicated kids' zone at Lollapalooza.
Chicago · Grant ParkGrant Park
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Chicago Italian Beef Fest (formerly Jeff Fest) in Jefferson Park
Jeff Fest has rebranded as Chicago Italian Beef Fest! Families can still enjoy music, food, and kids' entertainment at Jefferson Memorial Park at this annual neighborhood festival.
Chicago · Jefferson Memorial ParkJefferson Memorial Park
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Chicago Italian Beef Fest
Back in the early 1900s, Italian immigrants brought their culinary traditions to Chicago—and from their kitchens came a masterpiece now beloved across the city: the Italian Beef Sandwich.
Chicago · Jefferson Memorial ParkJefferson Memorial Park
CultureFood
New here? Start with Chicago
If you are new to Chicago, IL, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Local venueJefferson Memorial ParkChicago · Jefferson Memorial Park
Local venueGrant ParkChicago · Grant Park
Local venueGreektown ChicagoChicago · Greektown Chicago
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