Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Jazz Festival
Sept. 3 – 6, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals, the Chicago Jazz Festival boasts an incredibly…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Round out summer in Chicago with a long weekend of outdoor fun, waterfront sightseeing, and unique local festivals and events. Bucket list: Labor Day weekend…
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