THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Pre-Summer Events Brings Us Outdoors!
We’re one month away from summer’s official arrival here in Chicago! Which means it’s time to welcome our pre-summer events with plenty of outdoor attractions and activities for the entire family to enjoy. Check out what’s happening this weekend!!
Bark in the Park returns to Soldier Field at the Stadium Green (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.) in the South Loop this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your pup along for a 2.5 mile walk along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront followed by the best pup-party in town with beverages, food, micro-music fest, family activities, and more. Featured drinks include coffee from Starbucks and puppaccinos for your furry friend, Miller Lite products at the beer tent starting at 10 a.m. with your first beer being free, and non-alcoholic beverages at the Athletic Brewing tent. Some of the free food items include Bacci Pizza, Portillo’s chocolate cake, Go-Go Squeeze, Corey’s Bagel Deli Bagels, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Pup Treats. There are also tons of activities with all kinds of fun things going on for you and your pup! Afterall, your pup deserves to celebrate the arrival of summer too! Plus, all proceeds raised from this event benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society.
Chicago Mayfest kicks off the summer festival season this weekend (12 p.m. – 10 p.m.) on Armitage at Sheffield Avenue in the Historic District of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This annual street party features Chicago’s top party bands on the west end and their Artist’s Lounge on the east end. In addition, Mayfest offers delicious summertime food and all the libations needed for a weekend of endless fun! Plus, $5 Mimosas will be available from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. each day and FREE wine-tastings will happen all weekend as well!
Welcome to a new northside event, Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art & Craft Fair, launching this weekend (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) on Lincoln Avenue from Roscoe to School Streets in the Lakeview neighborhood. This event features art for the home including fabulous paintings, fiber pieces, and sculptures as well as décor, jewelry and much more, all hand made by artists and artisans. Also on hand will be festival food, a broad selection of brews curated by Bitter Pops for purchase, and live music all weekend long. There’s even a Kids Art Tent filled with fun art activities hosted by local businesses! Help make this a fun-filled must attend annual event!!
Everyone is invited to Chicago’s Greektown area on Halsted Street this Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. for their Greek Independence Day Celebration. After last year’s virtual celebration, the Greek Heritage Parade returns to Halsted Street at 2:30 p.m. with colorful traditional costumes, floats, and marchers representing churches and organizations from across the Chicagoland area. Before and after the parade, visitors can visit the Greektown Agora (marketplace) featuring Greek vendors selling Greek gifts, art, jewelry, and crafts at Elysian Field (corner of Halsted and Van Buren Streets); meet ancient Greek Warriors; watch traditional Greek dance performances; and enjoy Greek music! Since 1964, the Greek American community has made this event a fun time for all to enjoy! Don’t be left out.
Finally, the Chicago Cubs are hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks this Saturday and Sunday at 1:20 p.m. at Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. Also, Saturday is a promotion day with the first 10,000 fans receiving a Patrick Wisdom Bobblehead!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
