Enjoy the spring season with new experiences to make your days brighter! From outdoor activities like nature walks and festivals, to exploring new areas and shops, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a round-up of five activities this weekend that we think you will love to kick off the spring season!
It’s Supercar Sunday!
Join Chicago Auto Club West this weekend for an auto show like no other. From imports and high-performance to classic and exotic, cars of all marques will be set to a concourse backdrop for you to enjoy and admire.
Date: May 26
Time: 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Cost: $25 in advance; $30 day of event
Location: Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook
More Info: cacwevents.ticketleap.com
How Lake Ellyn Was Saved
After the Glen Ellyn Hotel fire of 1906, the Glen Ellyn Hotel & Springs Co. sought to develop Lake Ellyn into a residential community. Join local historian Ron Aubrey as he shares the story of the 14-year effort that finally succeeded in saving Lake Ellyn Park.
Date: May 25
Time: 2:00PM
Cost: $5 ($3 for Members)
Location: Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St, Glen Ellyn
More Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org
Historic Walking Tour in Riverside
With landscapes designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and homes by famed architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Howard Van Doren Shaw, the entire village of Riverside is a National Historic Landmark. Join the Olmstead Society of Riverside for one of their Historic Walking Tours to experience the village’s beauty and history.
Date: Last Sunday of the Month from May 26 through October 27
Time: 2:00 to 4:00PM
Cost: $25 ($20 for Seniors 62+ and Olmstead Society Members)
Location: Meet at Riverside Train Station, Bloomingbank Rd & Riverside Rd, Riverside
More Info: olmsteadsociety.org
Catch Jason Alexander On Stage
Emmy Award-winner Jason Alexander makes his Chicago stage debut in Judgment Day, a hilarious, irreverent comedy written by award-winning TV screenwriter Rob Ulin. Alexander stars as Sammy Campo, a morally bankrupt lawyer who seeks salvation through an unlikely bond with a Catholic priest who is having his own crisis of faith.
Date: Extended through June 2
Time: 10:00 to 11:30AM
Cost: From $89
Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave, Chicago
More Info: chicagoshakes.com
Mole De Mayo
Mexico’s traditional Mole sauce, a staple in many households, is the star of this annual street festival. In addition to the Mole Cook-Off and a chance to savor mouthwatering Mole dishes, you’ll find a bustling arts & crafts market, live music, and exciting Lucha Libre wrestling!
Date: May 24-26
Time: Fri 5:00 to 10:00PM; Sat 12:00 to 10:00PM; Sun 12:00 to 9:00PM
Cost: $5 Suggested Donation
Location: 18th & Halsted Streets, Chicago
More Info: moledemayo.org
Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. This year’s Parade Grand Marshal, Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant, U.S. Coast Guard, was born in Chicago and is the first African American woman promoted to flag rank in U.S. Coast Guard history.
Date: May 25
Time: Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11:00AM
Cost: Free
Location: Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago. Parade steps off at 12:00PM on State Street from Lake to Van Buren
More Info: chicago.gov
Music Festival in Lakeview
The Belmont Sheffield Music Festival is the perfect place to kick off Chicago’s summer festival season. Enjoy two stages of live music, a tempting variety of food vendors, and merchants selling original art, jewelry, clothing, and more!
Date: May 24-26
Time: Fri 5:00 to 10:00PM; Sat & Sun 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Cost: $10 Suggested Donation
Location: Sheffield Ave from Belmont Ave to Roscoe St, Chicago
More Info: lakevieweast.com
From Australia… With Love
If you have kids in your life, you probably know that Bluey is the beloved animated series from Down Under, which is now one of the most popular streaming shows in America. For all of the show’s young fans, Bluey X CAMP is like stepping into a real-life episode where they can laugh, play and pretend with Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad.
Date: Through Sep 28
Time: Mon to Fri 10:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat 9:00AM to 8:00PM; Sun 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Cost: From $44
Location: 647 W. North Ave, Chicago
More Info: camp.com
