Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier. About the Navy Pier Fireworks Navy Pier is the destination for spectacular FREE Chicago fireworks synchronized to blasting music on Lake Michigan. The twice weekly fireworks shows are all summer long from Memorial Day weekend through Labor … [Read more...] about Free fireworks Wednesday nights at Navy Pier
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Free Kemps Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Enjoying cool and creamy ice cream is a summertime essential and Kemps Ice Cream just made the experience a little sweeter. 10,000 scoops of Kemps Moose Tracks Ice Cream will be served up to help raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Depository on July 26, 2022. In the ultimate ice cream … [Read more...] about Free Kemps Moose Tracks Ice Cream
21c Museum Hotel Hosts Art of Music Events
July just got even hotter with innovative music events at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. The hotel hosts free "Art of Music" performances on July 14 and July 27, 2022. Guests are invited to connect with the hotel's curated artworks as well as the special "Art of Music " series. The Matt Jarosch … [Read more...] about 21c Museum Hotel Hosts Art of Music Events
Harper Court Summer Music Series
Hyde Park sizzles in the summer and the neighborhood will get even more energized during the Harper Court Summer Music Series, set for July 7 and August 4, 2022. A summer tradition since 2015, the free outdoor concerts feature local musicians and bring a festive sense of community to Hyde … [Read more...] about Harper Court Summer Music Series
Best Restaurants to View Fireworks All Summer Long
Summertime in Chicago means soaking up the sun and enjoying all the street fests, outdoor concerts, sidewalk cafes and events that the city has to offer. Fireworks are another Chicago summer hallmark, not just on the fourth of July but all summer long. Navy Pier hosts an exciting fireworks display … [Read more...] about Best Restaurants to View Fireworks All Summer Long
Rogers Park Music & Art Fest
Celebrate the creativity and diversity of Rogers Park musicians and artists at the Rogers Park Music & Art Fest, July 8-9, 2022. Soak up the high energy and enjoy one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. Formerly known as the Flatts and Sharpe Music Fest, this free event … [Read more...] about Rogers Park Music & Art Fest
HotHouse Jazz Fest
The influential Chicago performance and exhibition center, Hothouse, celebrates 35 years with a day-long, free jazz festival and spoken word performance on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Since 1987, Hothouse has presented acclaimed international artists including Afro-Peruvian singer Suzana … [Read more...] about HotHouse Jazz Fest
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Chicagoans love chowing down on burgers and there's no better place to compare grilling skills than at the annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest. This year's event is scheduled for July15-17, 2022 and promises some mouth-watering eats. Visitors can taste a wide array of burgers with … [Read more...] about Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Barrio Arts Festival
The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 9-10,2022. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the museum. Dance … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival
Free Chicago Juneteenth events
This weekend, the city celebrates Juneteenth, a federal holiday that recognizes the oldest nationally celebrated day for the ending of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 2022, is the official holiday but celebrations take place all weekend. Juneteenth is traced back to Galveston, Texas in 1865 when the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Juneteenth events
Free interactive art exhibit, bowling and bocce at Pinstripes
Celebrate the first day of summer with an interactive art exhibit, "Chicago Looks Good on You," as well as free bowling and bocce at Pinstripes River East on June 21, 2022. A series of life-sized portraits of people wearing Chicago landmarks the Centennial Wheel, Buckingham Fountain and Cloud … [Read more...] about Free interactive art exhibit, bowling and bocce at Pinstripes
Gold Coast Greek Fest
Celebrate the richness of Greek culture in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood during the annual Gold Coast Greek Fest, on June 24-26, 2022. Hosted by the historic Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this free fest supplies an interactive glimpse into Greek traditions with food, music, … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Greek Fest
