Party at a Chicago street festival
It's summer, so there's probably a street fest happening near your neighborhood on any given weekend.
Welcome to summer, Chicago! We've only got a few precious months of warm weather and long days to enjoy, so let us help you make the most of it with our guide to the city's best season. A few ideas: Maximize your time outside at rooftop bars and restaurants, catch outdoor movies in city parks, sample bites at the newly revamped Taste of Chicago festival and spend your weekends dancing to live music at the best summer festivals in Chicago. And if you're looking for free things to do in Chicago, it's tough to beat a long day at the beach! Summer won't stick around forever—scroll through and get ready to explore the best of the city's warm weather offerings.
