Here’s what’s happening this Labor Day weekend in Chicago! Jazz Fest is celebrating Louis Armstrong, Bulls Fest for young and old basketball fans, incredible arts fest in the West Loop. Bike the Drive on Sunday or we’ve also Greek Fest in Lincoln Square and cool opportunities to learn about Iceland around town. Enjoy the unofficial last weekend of summer at these fun events in Chicago!
Here are the highlight events for this weekend in Chicago.
Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with the venue for any changes or cancellations.
Thursday, September 1st
Chicago Jazz Festival – Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Thur – Mon
Millennium Park
Taste of Iceland
Thur – Sat
Various events and locations
Friday, September 2nd
Lincoln Square Greek Fest
Fri – Mon
St Demetrio’s
2727 W Winona
Chicago, IL 60625
Saturday, September 3rd
West Loop Art Fest
Sat & Sun
Fulton Market, Peoria to May
Bulls Fest ( 3 v 3 & youth programs)
Sat & Sun
United Center
1901 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60612
Sunday, September 4th
Bike the Drive
6:30 am start
Columbus & Jackson
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