Here are the featured weekend events in Chicago to kick off the last weekend before many kids go back to school. There’s always something fun events going on in Chicago: live music, outdoor dining, movies in the parks, go-karting, and more.
FRIDAY
Enchanted Tightrope
This event is family-friendly brought to you by Chicago’s Parks, and it will make for a magical night!
7 pm – 8 pm
North Park Village Nature Center Park
5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60646
Dine Out on Broadway
Lakeview
Over 25 restaurants and food establishments are participating in this series that’s been going on since mid-May and will continue through mid-September. The event runs down Broadway from Belmont to Wellington, and several restaurants on Sheffield north of Belmont will also be participating. Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street, and there will be a few communal tables set up on Broadway for those who would like to do carry-out.
Friday 3 – 11 pm
Saturday 9 am – 11 pm
Sunday 9 am – 9 pm
Various dates and participating restaurants
Neon Summer
Chicago’s only outdoor Go-Kart Track, Instagrammable Photo Opps, Axe Throwing and a custom Pop Mini Golf Course. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Multiple Dates & Times
1265 West Le Moyne Street
Chicago, IL 60642
SATURDAY
Movies in the Parks – Clueless
This fun program returns for the 20th summer! The events take place at different parks around the city featuring Hollywood blockbusters, classics and local productions too.
8 pm
Bartelme (Mary) Park
115 S. Sangamon St.
Chicago, IL 60607
SUNDAY
Lyric’s Rising Stars
Members of the 2020/21 Ensemble, the performance will be led by conductor Christopher Allen, with Ryan Opera Center pianist Chris Reynolds and a chamber ensemble of Lyric Opera Orchestra members.
6 pm – 7 pm
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601
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