11/18/2023 0 Comments Free things to do in chicagoAir Force Thunderbirds will be making their first appearance in Chicago since 2018. The largest free show of its kind in the entire country is coming back for another full-throttle experience above Lake Michigan and this year the U.S. Of all Chicago’s exciting annual summer events, the beloved Air and Water Show is undoubtedly one of the headline acts. Watch the Chicago Air & Water Show Image courtesy of the City of Chicago Read more about the Chicago Ducky Derby here. Now in its 18th year, the Chicago Ducky Derby will take place on the second Thursday of August. Every summer, tens of thousands of yellow ducks splash into the Chicago River in a lip-biting race for the Chicago Ducky Derby all to raise money for Special Olympics.Ĭhicagoans flock to the downtown area and line up on bridges and along the riverwalk to watch the spectacle with many adopting a duck or five in the hope of winning big and supporting the Special Olympics in the process.Įach year the event raises upwards of $300,000 for over 20,000 athletes and more than 10,000 young athletes. In 2022, over 75,000 ducks were adopted and the highest amount of money raised in the tradition’s 17 years. Sponsor a duck at the Chicago Ducky Derby Image from ShutterstockĪ few days before the second State Street part one of Chicago’s most beloved family events takes place on August 10. Read more about the award-winning interactive block parties. While the first was on July 16, the second, and final ‘Sundays on State’ street party of the summer, will take place on Sunday, August 13, from 11 am until 6 pm! Now, for its third year, Sundays on State was condensed to just two street parties over the summer. Called ‘Sundays on State’ the event aimed to revive the Loop’s economy with a wide range of attractions and activities that would give pedestrians “a chance to experience arts and culture, active recreation, retail, restaurants, and bars against the backdrop of State Street’s iconic architecture.”ĭubbed a trial in its first year, it returned last year with an extended footprint of 250 artists, businesses, workshops, and more. The project was an ambitious free weekly summer street festival that closed off State Street from Lake to Madison on Sundays throughout the summer. In 2021, with the pandemic still lingering Chicago Loop Alliance announced an exciting project to “bring people safely back to the Loop.” Head to State Street for this month’s Sundays on State’ party Photo of Sundays on State Courtesy of Chicago Loop Alliance Scroll down through this comprehensive list of awesome things to do in Chicago and start planning your month! 1. Whether you’re a foodie looking for an undiscovered spot, an outdoorsy type with a hankering for fresh air, or a creative looking to experience something new - Secret Chicago has you covered.įrom new restaurants and food festivals to unmissable exhibitions and unique live performances, these ideas will definitely get the ball rolling. Somehow, we’re already at the beginning of a new month, which means there are a plethora of new things to do in Chicago. With summer in full swing, there’s plenty going on in the Windy City!
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