Puerto Rican party in Humboldt Park, Jazz festival, electronic music and even $3 movie tickets. We share what to do in Chicago during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
JAZZ FESTIVAL
A Chicago Labor Day tradition, the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park features performances by local and national talent. The festival takes place from Thursday to Sunday and admission is free. More information here.
Puerto Rican Party
The 29th edition of Fiesta Boricua in Humboldt Park, with music, crafts and Puerto Rican food. This year the festival celebrates the town of Ponce. The Fiesta Boricua takes place on the 3rd and 4th in the Division and California. More information here.
FREE WRESTLING IN THE PARK
Wrestling competition for the title of champion of Logan Square. The event returns on September 3 starting at noon at Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball Ave. Learn More here.
BULLS-FEST
The Chicago Bulls celebrate Labor Day weekend with their annual 2-day festival to celebrate the team through sports, art, basketball tournaments, music, and the appearance of star Bulls players.
Bulls Fest takes place on Saturday and Sunday around Wood Street and Damen Avenue and in the atrium of the United Center. More information here.
BIKE THE DRIVE
Cycle Lake Shore Drive, without a single car, from north to south on Sunday from 6:30 am to 10:30 am from Hollywood to 57th Street. To enter press here.
NAVY PIER
The Great American Lobster Fest will kick off, where you can enjoy lobsters brought from the East Coast and seafood, with live music and activities for the whole family.
Billed as the largest seafood festival in the Midwest, the festival takes place Friday through Sunday. For information and tickets click here.
On Labor Day, the Bitter Jester Music Festival will give way to a concert competition between emerging artists at the Beer Garden on the pier. The free event will take place from 1 to 8 pm Monday. More information is available here.
AFRICAN ART FESTIVAL
The African Arts Festival in Washington Park begins Friday and runs through Monday, 5 from noon to 10 pm on Friday and from 10 am to 10 pm More information here.
NATIONAL FILM DAY
Saturday marks “National Movie Day,” with $3 admission at 40 Chicago-area movie theaters, including AMC Theaters and Regal Cinemas. More information here.
BOAT TRIPS AND CRUISES
Chicagoans can sail into the holidays by boarding cruise ships that will take off over the weekend on city waters. From architectural tours to sunset boat rides, here are some cruises to check out:
THE LUMINEERS CONCERT
The Lumineers’ “Brightside World Tour” hits Wrigley Field this weekend. With performances by special guests Caamp and James Bay, the concert is on Saturday from 6:30 pm More information here.
ARC MUSIC FESTIVAL
Electronic and House music festival in Union Park, with performances by Adam Beyer x Cirez D, Carl Cox, Charlotte De Witte, DJ Tennis and Skream, among others. More information and tickets here.
NORTH COAST MUSIC FEST
North Coast will also highlight big-name electronic artists at SeatGeek Stadium in Chicago’s Bridgeview neighborhood. Illenium, Diplo, Kaytranada, Armin van Buuren and Madeon and many more. More information here.
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Labor Day 2022 in Chicago: events, festivals and places to visit