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Join us for the annual Navy Pier Pride celebration! This free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Festivities include live music, educational programs, performances from local LGBTQIA+ artists, on-site resources from community partners and more. Notable acts include: The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, The Lakeside Pride Marching Band, Ariana DJ...
Celebrate PRIDE month with a naturalist led nature walk. LGBTQ2S+ people, family, friends and allies welcome.
Summer Drop-In Days, every Wednesday and Saturday, offer activities that explore history and culture in creative ways! Sessions may have a military theme or French spin — for example, apply strategic thinking to an Army challenge or dive into French culture through “Inventions Magnifique.” No sign up and no charge! Just stop by the First...
Round up the family for a weekend of fun! Sample tasty morsels, buckle up for carnival rides, play BINGO, register for a Sip & Paint session, stay for a wrestling match and listen to live music! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Railroad Days is back! Join us at Pioneer Park in West Chicago starting Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30. Event include a carnival, regional music acts, kids' activities, fireworks, beer tent, and plenty of food. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.
Come view the coolest classic cars around. The Mount Prospect Lions Club is sponsoring Bluesmobile Cruse Nights every Saturday. Each week, there will be a new theme. Admission is free. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Classic Car Shows.
Every last weekend of the month June through September, we close down our downtown business district on Grand Blvd. The bars and restaurants extend their outdoor seating area to allow for more outdoor fun beginning Friday morning (when the closure begins). June 29 - Maggie Speaks July 27 - Wayne Baker Brooks August 31 -...
Enjoy free live music every weekend in the Navy Pier Beer Garden! Live on the Lake! is an outdoor live music series featuring Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside...
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