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Enjoy Your Weekend —
And If Home Is on Your Mind, Let's Talk.
Get set for a weekend packed with diverse activities across Chicago and its suburbs! From cultural festivals to exciting outdoor events, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out the exciting events happening this weekend!
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
The Chicago House Music Festival & Conference celebrates Chicago’s enduring global impact as the birthplace of House music through four days of free performances, dance, education and community programming at Millennium Park and across downtown Chicago.
Edgewater Music Fest
The neighborhood festival will once again feature more than 30 live performances across two stages, this year, with almost every single band reigning from the forefront of Chicago’s versatile music scene.
BTS: World Tour 2026
Global K-pop superstars BTS is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Friday, August 28, 2026, as part of their global “Arirang” World Tour.
Cubs 150th Anniversary Celebration
On August 29 at Wrigley Field, the Cubs will host a celebration for the 150th anniversary of the team as a National League franchise.
Logandale Restaurant and Bar Crawl
The 2nd Annual Logandale Restaurant & Bar Crawl is back! Join us for a 21+ neighborhood food and drink experience along Milwaukee Avenue from Central Park Avenue to Fullerton Avenue. Enjoy delicious samples from some of Logan Square and Avondale’s favorite restaurants and bars, including Cafe Tola, Taco Maya, Kie-Gol-Lanee, Friendship Chinese, Mothers Ruin, and more!
Meet Me on Milwaukee
Milwaukee Avenue between North/Damen and Ashland will be closed to car/bus traffic, replacing the usual traffic, honking, and vehicle emissions with pedestrians, bikes, live music, outdoor dining, exercise classes, sidewalk sales, and more!
Bears Golf Outing & Viewing Party
If the golf needs to be canceled due to weather conditions, a voucher for a 9 hole with cart round will be provided. The buffet/tailgate still goes on starting at 11:30am! Go Bears! Shot-Gun Start: 9:30am, Kick Off Time: 12:00pm.
Wilmette 5th Anniversary Block Party
Since its debut in 2022 as part of Wilmette’s sesquicentennial (150-year celebration!), The Wilmette Block Party has become an annual highlight of late summer. Organized by the Wilmette Park District in partnership with the Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, the event continues to grow each year.
McHenry County Dog Daze
Enjoy a fun-filled day for dogs and their humans with pet rescues, unique vendors, K-9 and search-and-rescue drone demonstrations, disc dogs, live training, friendly competitions, and even a dog-friendly Tai Chi class. Plus, enjoy food trucks, refreshments, a professional photographer, live caricature artist, and plenty more throughout the day!
Busse Night Ride
On every other night of the year, the Forest Preserves of Cook County close at dusk. But this unique event is just getting started at sunset – and it goes well into the night! Here's your chance to ride the Busse Woods Trail and experience the beauty of Busse Woods in the dark! Ride your bike under the moonlight and stay for the party! All participants will enjoy live music from FUZE Band, bonfires, snacks, s’mores, food for purchase from Vini's Pizza, and more!
Addison-Medinah Shrinters Parade
The Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade returns on Sunday, August 30 at 3pm. This year's parade theme is "America@250: Let Freedom Ring!" Members of the Addison Historical Commission and Addison Historical Society will serve as Honorary Parade Grand Marshals in observance of the Addison Historical Museum's 50th anniversary this year.
Taste of Evanston
Great Moments in Vinyl celebrates the music of Genesis, Phil Collins, and Peter Gabriel, tracing their journey from progressive rock pioneers to some of the most successful artists of the ’80s. Enjoy the songs that defined their careers along with the stories and insights behind the music.
Allie Payne Group at Compass
Enjoy Your Weekend —
And If Home Is on Your Mind, Let's Talk.
Whether you're exploring a new neighborhood this weekend or thinking about what comes next, we're always here to help you navigate it.
