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Things To Do In Chicago This Memorial Day Weekend: Beach Openings, Festivals And More

May 24, 2024 Published by AI

Memorial Day weekend is nearly here and there will be no shortage of things to do and ways to enjoy the long holiday weekend – no matter the weather — in Chicago.

As you look to plan your Memorial Day weekend in and around Chicago, here’s a roundup of events taking place, what to know if you plan to head to the beach and more.

Chicago’s N. Lake Shore Chicago Beaches Open

According to the Chicago Park District, beaches will open for the first time on Friday, and will remain open daily through the Labor Day holiday.

Additional security measures will be put into place once the summer swimming season begins, according to the park district.

Starting Friday, a beach mobile unit with six prominently marked vehicles and security officers in bright yellow will be visible along the lakefront.

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According to the the park district, swim conditions are updated each day around 11 a.m. “based on weather and surf conditions, and around 1:30 pm based on water quality conditions.”

“Flags may be updated throughout the day as needed,” the park district said.

Several beaches are currently closed due to erosion, including Fargo Beach, Howard Beach, Juneway Beach, and Rogers Beach. More information can be found on the park district website.

Beachgoers are reminded that there is no smoking or alcohol consumption allowed on beaches. No dogs are allowed except at designated dog-friendly beaches, and residents are not to feed birds or wildlife.

Here’s how to check the water temperature at Lake Michigan.

Memorial Day Things to Do

Festivals, flea markets, farmers markets, food and more will be on display this Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. Here’s a glimpse into some of the events planned across the city and suburbs.

Sueños Music Festival

The Latin music festival brings reggaeton and Latin artists from across the globe to Chicago. This year’s lineup includes Rauw Alejandro, Young Miko, Bizarrap and more, the fest takes place Saturday and Sunday in Grant Park. The event also features a number afterparties and other events. The full lineup can be found here.

Passes are currently on sale and begin at $310.

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How To Celebrate Juneteenth In Chicago | Choose Chicago

May 23, 2024 Published by AI

Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth is a nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of chattel slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers delivered the news to the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were now free. This was a full two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had become official in 1863.

Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, after years of activism led by 95-year-old Texas grandmother Opal Lee. Today the holiday is honored across the country each year on June 19. Celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in Chicago by discovering Black history, culture, and traditions.

Chicago cultural events for Juneteenth

North Lawndale History Tour with Chicago Mahogany Tours
Learn about the history and fortitude of the west side’s North Lawndale neighborhood during this tour led by Chicago’s celebrated urban historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas. The two-hour bus tour will stop at important landmarks and cultural sites that honor North Lawndale’s influence on Chicago.

African Diaspora International Film Festival Chicago
Experience culturally significant films that examine the Black and Indigenous experience at this film festival which runs from June 14 – 16 at Facets. This year’s film topics include colorism, the Harlem Renaissance, and Afro-Brazilian activism. The festival highlights 12 films and also hosts Q&As with the filmmakers.

They Not Like Us: Art, Music and Community, A Celebration of Juneteenth
View the artwork of inspiring emerging artists while listening to live music during this community art event at Pose Cultural Art Gallery on Saturday, June 15. The Black woman-owned space in West Town will also host a Juneteenth open mic with poets, singers, and dancers on Wednesday, June 19.

Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution at Court Theatre
This Tony-Award-winning theatre in Hyde Park presents the world premiere of Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution, which tells the true story of civil rights activist Kwame Ture. Grab tickets for shows through June 16.

Black Culture Week
This 10-day event centers community action and Black culture with a variety of events, including a poetry slam, yoga, fireworks, meditation, wellness events, and more to celebrate Juneteenth and beyond.

The Black Aura: A Weekend of Liberation and the Arts
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The Best Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Chicago

May 23, 2024 Published by AI

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Photograph: Chris Strong

Keep the little ones busy all year long with the best kid-friendly things to do in Chicago.

When kids are restless, they get antsy, irritated and, if we’re being honest, pretty overwhelming. Why not avoid boredom altogether by taking them on an adventure in Chicago? The city is packed with plenty of kid-friendly things to do, like swimming in a public pool or visiting a children’s museum, and many can be experienced for free. Some of the most notable Chicago attractions are perfect for the little ones, too. So here are our favorite things to do with kids throughout the city as well as the nearby suburbs—we’re willing to bet you’ll have as much fun as the kiddos.

Top things to do in Chicago with kids

1. Lincoln Park Zoo

What is it? One of the country’s last free zoos, situated on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Why go? The 35-acre attraction connects visitors with animals from all over the world—from aardvarks and African penguins to trumpeter swans and Western lowland gorillas—and a variety of seasonal events and special programming keep families coming back again and again.

2. Maggie Daley Park

What is it? Located in the heart of the Loop, this 20-acre public park houses one of the most epic playgrounds we’ve ever seen.

Why go? When the sun is shining, set the kids loose at the Play Garden or let them put their skills to the test on the Climbing Wall, with supervision from the park staff. The fun doesn’t stop when winter rolls around; return for a lap or two around the Skating Ribbon as the snow starts to fall.

3. Shedd Aquarium

What is it? One of the world’s largest indoor aquariums, home to thousands of scaled, finned and feathered animals.

Why go? For a chance to get up close and personal with schools of colorful fish, playful otters, beautiful stingrays, not-so-scary sharks and hard-shelled turtles. There are nine year-round exhibits to explore and additional experiences you can tack on during your visit, like 4-D shows, Animal Chats with Shedd experts and Animal Encounters where you and your little one can come face-to-face with beluga whales,

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‘Events Like This To Bring People Together’: Block Party Brings Family-Friendly Summer Fun To Garfield Park

May 19, 2024 Published by AI

CHICAGO — With summer just around the corner, community organizations teamed up to offer West Side families a fun and safe way to spend their Saturday.

The “Peace in the Streets” Summer Block Party took over part of Garfield Park this weekend. The fun, family-friendly event was the first of three planned for communities across the city this summer.

“It’s really a positive vibe and I like it,” event attendee Thelma Gafford said.

The event, which was hosted by WGCI-FM and 1-800-Truckwreck, is the first of several block parties set to take place during the summer months.

“We don’t want to forget about the West Side because usually that’s the side that, you know, people forget about. We’re usually on the South Side or in the suburbs, but we want to make sure that we are on the West Side,” Maya Hightower, Director of Community Relations at Witherite Law Group, said.

Before the block party started, several children enjoyed a baseball clinic.

“V103’s Joe Soto is really passionate about baseball, we had a baseball camp out here for a lot of young people and they also got free gloves, bats, balls,” WGCI personality Tone Kapone said.

According to recent CPD statistics, violent crimes in District 11, where Garfield Park is located, are down by 19% over the past year. Residents in the area hope that the trend continues heading into summer.

“It’s a lot of kids that lose their lives during the summertime and a lot of people period, but if we can just get along it’ll be just great,” Gafford said.

Along with all of the perks associated with a block party, several community organizations attended the event, including Girls Inc., a nonprofit that offers mentorship and exposes young girls to a range of opportunities.

“We go on different field trips and experience different categories like STEM, anything that you are interested in,” La’Keyla Grant, from Girls Inc., said.

Residents say it makes a positive impact when events like this come around.

“It keeps a lot of kids out of trouble. It’s so much violence you know and they need events like this to bring people together,” Jacqueline Boyd, who attended the event, said.

The next “Peace in the Streets” block party is set to take place on June 29 in North Lawndale,

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Fun Things To Do With Kids In Chicagoland This Weekend

May 17, 2024 Published by AI

May offers so many great events and things to do with your kids, including plenty of summer festivals.

Check out the Flight of Butterflies at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and grab some sweet treats at Bittersweet Pastry Shop. Take advantage of the amazing weather and wander through Chicagoland’s most beautiful gardens.

Enjoy cookies at these places near Naperville and check out the farmers markets with your family for some local goodies.

My son, Jordan, and I are looking forward to checking out the summer festivals, including the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. We also love shopping at farmers markets and plan to check out a few this weekend.

Looking for more things to do with kids in Chicagoland? We have you covered to make it a great weekend with kid-friendly events, what’s going on around town and even at-home activities. Be sure to tag us on Instagram @chicagoparent if you enjoy any of these weekend events!

This article was recently updated on May 16, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new Chicagoland events to the ChicagoParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events this weekend. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.

Events Photo credit: Dan Swinson

The city and suburbs continue to offer excellent options for family-friendly events. We picked some of our favorites going on this weekend below. Find more events on our calendar.

Poetry Making Playground at West Side Justice Center

May 16-19, 2024

Address: 601 S. California Ave., Chicago
Cost: $30/suggested donation

Teens and tweens can check out an immersive installation with original poems written by some of Chicago’s most renowned poets. It will include seven different works and fuse poetics, illustration, design, multimedia and more.

Long Grove Chocolate Festival in Historic Downtown Long Grove

May 17-19, 2024

Address: 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
Cost: $5/day, $10/three-day pass

The fest is known for its chocolate-dipped treats like strawberries, donuts, cupcakes, cake pops,

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Spring Festivals, Outdoor Movies, And More Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend With Kids

May 15, 2024 Published by AI

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

It’s time for that one perfect spring weekend in Chicago! And, things to do in Chicago match the weather with the Cantigny Spring Fest in Wheaton, What’s Blooming on Harrison in Oak Park, and Parkway Bank Park’s Spring Fun Festival in Rosemont. Auto-obsessed kids will love the Touch-a-Truck event in Oakbrook Terrace, and Wheeling’s Bark in the Park is where everyone, including your furry friends, can enjoy the great weather. Outdoor movies also make their debut this weekend in Oak Park and Bensenville.

This is a great time to make plans for spring and summer plans in Chicago. Check out the full line-up of spring festivals; look at the city from above at Navy Pier’s new Flyover experience, or plan a summer trip to the Bristol Renaissance Faire.

Have a great spring weekend in Chicago!

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The Best Things To Do In Chicago

May 14, 2024 Published by AI

a craft fair Photograph: Jaclyn Rivas

Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.

Welcome to another weekend! Take a load off by soaking in a spa or spending some time at the best Chicago attractions. Street fest season has arrived with the return of Chicago Mayfest, the Renegade Craft Fair and the Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair. You can also catch live jazz string performances, attend a chocolate fest in Long Grove or run a marathon along the lakefront. So ready to make the most of your time off? Check out the rest of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend.

Events and to do this weekend in Chicago

1. Chicago Mayfest

Say a hearty hello to (almost) summer at Mayfest, the annual street party in Lincoln Park that’s outfitted with the usual selection of local vendors, tasty food, cover bands and ice-cold beverages. This year, the event will feature the Armitage Art Show, letting attendees experience Chicago’s top artists as they showcase and sell their works and present interactive art demonstrations.

2. Renegade Craft Fair

Renegade Craft Fair’s flagship event returns to Andersonville, taking over a stretch of Clark Street spanning from Bryn Mawr to Edgewater Avenue. Attendees will be able to shop the handmade wares of more than 250 vendor booths, selling everything from candles and screenprints to jewelry and pottery. The fair also boasts food and drink from local restaurants, so you won’t have to go hungry (or thirsty) while you shop.

3. Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair

Taking place on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and School Streets, this two-day event will present more than 75 vendors selling handmade art—including paintings, sculptures and fiber pieces—as well as jewelry and decor. The weekend will also have live music, festival food and a selection of brews for purchase curated by Bitter Pops.

4. Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk

Get an inside look at eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings—including private residences normally closed off to the public—as part of this one-day touring event run by the iconic architect’s trust,

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Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows | Choose Chicago

May 13, 2024 Published by AI

Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.

This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art and architecture events, culinary celebrations, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exhilarating live music, outdoor adventures, and so much more. Plus, there are tons of events celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and the Chicago Humanities Festival.

Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, May 17 – 19, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.

May 10 – 19

Chicago Cabaret Week 2024

May 10-19, 2024 COOL ACTS. SMALL CLUBS. SWEET DEALS. This ten-day festival features a lineup of Chicago’s top cabaret artists performing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz,…

May 17 – 19

2024 AAPI Restaurants Week

Celebrate 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us as we support AAPI-owned restaurants all around the Chicagoland area. This year…

May 17 – May 19

Chicago Mayfest 2024

Chicago Mayfest kicks off the summer festival season May 17th through the 19th! Located in the Historic District of Lincoln Park at Armitage & Sheffield,…

May 17

Chicago Jazz String Summit

Tomeka Reid’s 10th Annual Chicago Jazz String Summit celebrates string instruments in jazz, improvised, and experimental music with a phenomenal lineup of musicians from Chicago…

May 19

Sensory-Friendly Morning

About the Event Sensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental…

May 19

American Writers Festival

Join us for the American Writers Festival at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago on Sunday, May 19, co-presented by the American Writers Museum and…

May 18

Hebru Brantley: The Art of Representation

The Bronzeville native and preeminent Black pop artist of his generation,

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Events Calendar

May 9, 2024 Published by AI

Got an event? Email z.pharo@hpherald.com

Ongoing:

Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry: The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry is open each week and provides non-perishable groceries, fresh produce, eggs and frozen meat. Boundaries are 39th Street to 63rd Street, Lake Michigan to Cottage Grove Avenue, as well as the section of the 60615 zip code west of Cottage Grove. A case manager is available. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave. Enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St. hpkinterfaith.org/programs/food-pantry/.

St. Paul and the Redeemer Food Pantry: Boundaries are 35th Street to 63rd Street, Lake Michigan to Cottage Grove Avenue. Bring government-issued ID. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. St. Paul and the Redeemer, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave. Line forms in front of the west doors along Dorchester. sprchicago.org/food-pantry.

61st Street Farmers Market: LINK and Senior Farmers Market Coupons accepted. LINK matched up to $25. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6100 S. Blackstone Ave. experimentalstation.org/market.

Hyde Park Vineyard Church Food Pantry: The Vineyard Church food pantry is open to all every Wednesday, with an extra Saturday once a month. The church offers an assortment of shelf-stable canned and dry foods and personal care items, as well as milk and some fresh and frozen meat and produce. No I.D. is required, and there are no geographic boundaries. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and the third Saturday of every month, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hyde Park Vineyard Church, 5333 S. Greenwood Ave. thevc.org/outreach-missions/benevolence.

Chicago Hyde Park Village Group Meetings: Members of Chicago Hyde Park Village host both men’s and women’s group meetings multiple times each month. Currently, men’s group is being held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m on Zoom, and women’s group is being held on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m in-person at Sweet Drip, 1658 E. 53rd St. For men’s group, contact Hay Franke at jrfranke72@gmail.com; for women’s group, contact Susan Alitto at salitto@gmail.com. Visit calendar at chpv.org for more information.

Augustana Community Breakfast: Augustana Lutheran Church hosts a free community breakfast on the third Saturday of every month. All are welcome. Third Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

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All Major Upcoming Video Game Events This Year

May 6, 2024 Published by AI

Video Game Industry Conventions And Events In 2024

If you’re looking to attend a popular game showcase or convention, we’ve got the when and where of every major gaming event of the year.

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There are plenty of video game conventions, award shows, and conferences every year, so fans and followers of the industry will never thirst for new announcements, networking opportunities, and all that other jazz. But with so many different events you can go to literally around the globe, it can be a Herculean effort to keep track of them all. From celebrating Dungeons & Dragons to all things Minecraft, it’s just a lot.

From indies to triple-A giants, TheGamer’s release dates calendar covers all games coming out in 2024.

Not to fear, intrepid reader or casual visitor! We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a schedule of the major gaming conventions and shows that occur throughout the year and organized them by date. So get out your calendar and start planning for these upcoming events where you can get front-row seats to industry news and meet like-minded video game fans and professionals!

Updated May 6, 2024: With WASD said and done, we look forward to the next video game conventions and events of this calendar year. And aside from the big splashes of expos, we also have livestream reveals just around the corner. Summer Game Fest is at the beginning of June,

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Things To Do In Chicago This Memorial Day Weekend: Beach Openings, Festivals And More

How To Celebrate Juneteenth In Chicago | Choose Chicago

The Best Kid-Friendly Things To Do In Chicago

‘Events Like This To Bring People Together’: Block Party Brings Family-Friendly Summer Fun To Garfield Park

Fun Things To Do With Kids In Chicagoland This Weekend

Spring Festivals, Outdoor Movies, And More Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend With Kids

The Best Things To Do In Chicago

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend | Live Music & Shows | Choose Chicago

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