Make the most of your time off
Labor Day weekend is your last hoorah before summer’s gone for good. So why not do it big?
We did some research and created a list of upcoming events over Labor Day weekend in Chicago. But if you just need a relaxing weekend watching Netflix in bed, we understand and don’t blame you.
Chicago Jazz Festival
September 1 – 3, 2017
Cultural Center, Millennium Park
78 East Washington Street, 201 East Randolph Street
The Chicago Jazz Festival promotes appreciation for jazz through live music performances. They combine the city’s jazz talent with national and international artists to entertain and educate audiences. And it’s free!
North Coast Music Festival
September 1 – 3, 2017
Union Park
1501 West Randolph Street
North Coast Music Festival features 2017 headliners that include Deadmau5, Gucci Mane, STS9, and Ween. From EDM to indie rock, there’s music for everyone to enjoy. Three-day, single-day, and VIP tickets are still available to purchase.
Taste of Polonia
September 1 – 4, 2017
Copernicus Center
5216 West Lawrence Avenue
This annual Labor Day weekend festival will have four stages with over 30 bands. There will be live music, varieties of Polish food, beer, carnival rides, and other fun activities!
Midnight Circus in the Park
September 2 – 3, 2017
Hamilton Park
513 West 72nd Street
The Midnight Circus partnered with the Welles Park Advisory Council and it has raised over $850,000 for local park improvements. The show brings the community together and is made up of volunteers who participate in the show, take tickets, hang posters, and help spread the word.
Labor Day Cruise
September 1 – 4, 2017
Set sails on Lake Michigan for a perfect, sunny weekend. Hop aboard the Pier Pressure White Party, or one of Spirit Cruises or Odyssey Cruises Labor Day dinner and fireworks events.
Ravinia Festival
Photo Credit: Ravinia Festival via Instagram
September 1 – 3, 2017
Ravinia
200 Ravinia Park Road
If you’ve skipped out on Ravinia until now, Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to hit up Chicago’s best summertime outdoor concert series. Friday, September 1 features Michael Bolton and Gladys Knight, Saturday, September 2 features UB40, and Sunday, September 3 features Aretha Franklin.
Fireworks at Navy Pier
September 2, 2017
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Nothing like setting the mood with fireworks over Navy Pier. Taking place all season long, the Labor Day weekend show is the very last of the summer fireworks, so make sure to grab a good seat – the show starts at 10:15pm!
Join a Labor Day Weekend Party
Photo Credit: Shay Lounge
September 2 – 3, 2017
Having fun should be the first thing on your agenda, and nothing says ‘fun’ like Chicago’s hottest bars and clubs. Wear white at Shay’s ‘All White’ party, enjoy an open bar during Rhyme or Reason’s day party, or watch burlesque shows at RM Champagne Salon.
