Enjoy the sunny days with awesome activities that’ll make your summer shine. From chilling at the beach to grooving at music festivals, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Explore new spots and cool shops to add some excitement to your summer days. Check out these eight activities happening this weekend to help soak up the sun!
The Best U2 and Dave Matthews Tribute Bands
One unforgettable night. Two stellar tribute bands! Without U2 is one of America’s best tribute acts, capturing the sound and spirit of the legendary Irish rock band. Tripping Billies is the nation’s longest touring and most renowned Dave Matthews tribute band. Enjoy both this weekend in the Western Burbs!
Date: August 12
Time: 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Cost: $10
Location: Memorial Park Bandshell, 225 Karlskoga Ave, Wheaton
More Info: memorialparkwheaton.com
More Than Just Another Food Fest
The annual Taste of Bolingbrook is more than just a food fest of local restaurants and chefs. This annual event also features live music, a beer garden, Family Fun Zone, and a bustling crafters and makers market.
Date: August 12
Time: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: The Promenade, 631 E. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook
More Info: bolingbrookchamber.org
Two Wheels to Adventure
Delve into the 200-year history of the bicycle and learn the many ways this 19th-century invention impacted manufacturing, transportation and lifestyle in Chicagoland. Explore a special display on J. Hart Rosdail, an Elmhurst resident who traveled the globe on his trusty bicycle, Jacqueline!
Date: Through Sep 17
Time: 1:00PM to 5:00PM on Sun & Tue-Fri; 10:00AM to 5:00PM on Sat
Cost: Free
Location: Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave, Elmhurst
More Info: elmhursthistory.org
Bands, Bingo & More at Edison Park Fest
Enjoy one of the city’s most popular neighborhood street festivals, featuring carnival rides, an Extreme Trampoline Show, Bingo Tent, and a terrific lineup of live music including Simply Elton, Park Ridge School of Rock and local fest–favorite, 7th Heaven.
Date: August 11-13
Time: 5:00PM to 10:00PM on Fri; 12:00PM to 10:00PM on Sat & Sun
Cost: $5 suggested donation to benefit local community projects and programs
Location: 6730 N. Olmsted Ave, Chicago
More Info: edisonparkfest.org
Go Retro in Roscoe Village
Get ready for a blast from the past at the 26th annual Retro on Roscoe festival. Enjoy three stages of live music playing oldies, throwbacks and popular hits. There’s also a family area, artisan & antique market, tasty summer treats, and the Antique and Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.
Date: August 11-13
Time: 5:00PM to 10:00PM on Fri; 12:00PM to 10:00PM on Sat & Sun
Cost: $15 suggested donation
Location: 2000 W. Roscoe St, Chicago
More Info: starevents.com
Market Days Are Here Again!
Celebrate diversity, unity and community in the North Halsted/Lakeview neighborhood! Stretching for a full half-mile, this street festival features all-day lineups of live music on five stages, more than 250 vendors, a wide variety of food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performances, and more.
Date: August 12-13
Time: 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Cost: $20 suggested donation
Location: Halsted Street from Belmont Ave to Addison St, Chicago
More Info: northalsted.com
Hit the Printer’s Row Art Fest
Discover the evocative, the whimsical, and the beautiful! Now in its 5th successful season, the Printer’s Row Art Fest features more than 100 juried artists and artisans including painters, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, fashion designers and textile artists.
Date: August 12-13
Time: 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: Dearborn Street from Harrison St to Polk St, Chicago
More Info: amdurproductions.com
Who Doesn’t Love a Parade?
Now in its 94th year, the Bud Billiken Parade is the largest and oldest African-American parade in the world. Led by this year’s Grand Marshal, Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy, this spectacular and historic parade features colorful floats, precision marching bands, and talented dance and drill teams.
Date: Aug 12
Time: Kick Off at 10:00AM
Cost: Free
Location: South from 39th Street along Martin Luther King Drive and through Washington Park to Garfield Blvd
More Info: budbillikenparade.org
