Three day weekends are the best! If you are like me, you like to get out and about on a long three day weekend, but sometimes can't think of anything to do. Here is a list of some cool things going on around Chicago this weekend if you need some help figuring out where to go!
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Fireworks at Navy Pier
Every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the summer, Navy Pier has a fireworks show that starts around 9 - 10 pm. This Saturday is the last fireworks show of the summer at 10:15 pm! You can also schedule a fireworks cruise if you prefer to see them from a boat in the middle of the lake. Check out times and pictures here: https://navypier.com/fireworks/
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Taste of Polonia
Starting September 2nd and going until the 5th, you can check out Taste of Polonia at The Copernicus Center in Chicago. The festival celebrates Polish culture and has tons of food and drinks to choose from. There will be performances, carnival games, and things for people of all ages! You can have access to all the fun for just 10 dollars as well! Get more info from their site: http://topchicago.org/
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Great American Lobster Fest
The Great American Lobster Fest is the Midwest's biggest seafood festival! It takes place at Navy Pier on September 2nd and September 3rd. They have all the lobster you can ever imagine in one place, plus live music and shopping. There Is also a lobster brunch cruise on the 4th taking off from Navy Pier! Check it out here: http://www.americanlobsterfest.com/
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African Festival of the Arts
The African Festival of the Arts always takes place on Labor Day weekend in Washington Park. The park turns into a simulated African village and is filled with performances and art. They even have an African marketplace so you can shop til your heart desires. Read more here! https://www.everfest.com/e/african-festival-of-the-arts-chicago-il
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Chicago Jazz Festival
One of the most infamous music festivals in the country happens right here in our own backyard. The Jazz fest has been around for some time and people come from all over to hear the jazz musicians who grace the stages. If you have a chance to go, you definitely don't want to miss the music! Check out the lineup here:http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html/