Chicago is heading into the final weekend of August with music, art, food and neighborhood events taking place across the city. From Millennium Park and Greektown to Bucktown, Edgewater, Edison Park and Wicker Park, residents and visitors have several options for getting out and enjoying the weekend.
Six events are taking place from August 28 through August 30: House Music Festival, Taste of Greektown, Bucktown Arts Fest, Edgewater Music Fest, Edison Park Fest, and Meet Me on Milwaukee.
House Music Festival at Millennium Park
House music fans can head to Millennium Park, where the House Music Festival runs from August 28–30.
Its downtown location also makes the event an option for visitors looking to combine a festival experience with a day in the heart of Chicago.
Taste of Greektown and Bucktown Arts Fest
Taste of Greektown runs from August 28–30 in Greektown, bringing food and neighborhood atmosphere to one of Chicago’s best-known districts.
Art lovers have another option with the Bucktown Arts Fest, taking place August 29–30 in Bucktown.
Together, the events give Chicagoans a choice of different weekend experiences, ranging from food and neighborhood atmosphere to arts-focused activities.
Music and Festivals in Edgewater and Edison Park
On Chicago’s North Side, Edgewater Music Fest runs from August 28–30 in Edgewater.
During the same three-day period, Edison Park Fest takes place in Edison Park from August 28–30.
The two events expand the weekend lineup beyond downtown and provide additional options for residents in different parts of the city.
Meet Me on Milwaukee Wraps Up the Weekend
Also on the weekend calendar is Meet Me on Milwaukee, taking place August 30 in Wicker Park.
The six events are spread across several Chicago neighborhoods, giving residents and visitors a variety of options for the final weekend of August.
- House Music Festival — August 28–30, Millennium Park
- Taste of Greektown — August 28–30, Greektown
- Bucktown Arts Fest — August 29–30, Bucktown
- Edgewater Music Fest — August 28–30, Edgewater
- Edison Park Fest — August 28–30, Edison Park
- Meet Me on Milwaukee — August 30, Wicker Park