we are looking for something fun to do this weekend in chicago. what's available that doesn't cost a fortune...anybody know???? events and things to do are what we are looking for.
2006-07-26 11:52:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
There are too many things to list here (besides the normal, go to lakefront, parks, zoos, museums, blah blah blah) ...this website has all of the cultural things to do at all times...below are just a few examples....
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalSubChannelAction.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@1611480889.1154008639@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceaddighejkgdcefecelldffhdfgn.0&channelId=-9004&topChannelName=Residents
The 49th Annual Venetian Night is set for Saturday, July 29,2006 with this year's theme "Rockin' All Over The World". The boat parade begins at 8:30 p.m. with the spectacular fireworks display synchronized to music provided by 93XRT, at 9:30 p.m.
Approximately 30 boats will be decorated with lights and props as they sail along beautiful Lake Michigan, between the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road and the Chicago Yacht Club at Monroe Street. People of all ages stake out spots along the lakefront as early as 9 a.m. to ensure a good view of the event. With an expected attendance of 675,000, public transportation, walking or biking to Venetian Night is suggested.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue
July 29 & 30, 2006
Lincoln between Fullerton & Wrightwood
Noon-10pm
Special Events Management
773-868-3010
Women's 5K, 10K & Festival
July 30, 2006
Montrose Harbor
4400 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Start Time: 8am
Fleet Feet Sports
312-587-3338
2006-07-27 03:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by sickntyred 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a two memberships, you can enroll for free:
www.triprewards.com
also:
www.bestwestern.com
It has several hotel affiliated to it in reasonable prices, from 50 to 120 the night.
Avoid the southern area, it gets a little "difficult" if you know what I mean, the northern suburbs are very nice, but a little more expensive.
You can see the pics and details of the hotels on line, and you can also call them and ask them question about the things to do in the area.
There are several museums that have free entrance on the weekends.
The Field has an Egyptian exhibit and they have Tutankhamen, "visiting" only the most famous Pharaoh of all times...
If you are looking for clubs, just make sure you avoid the southern area.
2006-07-29 21:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by esmefort 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it depends on what you are looking for, but I would go to the Signature Room at the 95th for lunch. You don't have to pay for the observatory if you are going to eat the restaurant. You can see the entire city 95 floors up and have the lunch buffet for 18 dollars. It isn't exorbitant like many other nice restaurants in the area. If you want to see the city lights at night, go up to the lounge on the 96th and have a drink. There is no cover at all. Sunday has a really nice brunch but it is expensive so I would suggest going on Friday or Saturday.
2006-07-26 13:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by bhuft76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Summer Dance Festival - free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/34589,0,1801878.event
Grant Park music festival - free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/34602,0,491144.event
Fiesta del Sol latin festival - free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/36576,0,1998484.event
Peruvian festival - free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/242432,0,7116053.event
the Taste of Lincoln will cost you $7-$10 just to get in and that's not counting food and drinks
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/35048,0,491149.event
The "Bash on Wabash" is a little cheaper - $5
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/46226,0,1080973.event
The Bughouse Square Debates are always fun.. people get up to discuss political and social point and can get heckled down or you can get up to offer a rebuttal...and it's free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/36479,0,1998486.event
Ghana fest in Washington park. A mixed crowd and good music
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/346956,0,2065196.event
You can get a guided tour of the Chicago Cultural Center - free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/34546,0,1080975.event
..or tour the Lincoln Park Conservatory - free
http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/316052,0,7050517.event
or you can go watch REAL Chicago softball - 16 in, NO gloves (none of this sissy mitt stuff) . It's far west on Harrison though (7500 W. harrison in Forest park). If you have a way to get out there and back, you can see the No Glove Nationals for free.
Or you can get a blanket, go out to the lake, smoke a doobie and make out with a guy/girl - free
2006-07-27 07:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on what you mean by "fun". I guess if you're entertained by "people watching", good food, and penny pinching you can do what my husband and I did when we first moved to Chicagoland.
First, we would find affordable all day parking. There is a lot close to Navy Pier, near Fox and Obel grocery store. There is a fantastic, inexpensive little restaurant attached to tje grocery store. They use all the gourmet food in the store to make the food for the restaurant. We'd walk down to Navy Pier, ride the ferris wheel, take pictures, then people watch. At lunchtime we'd go back to Fox and Obel, or we'd just eat ice cream from Ben and Jerry's at Navy Pier.
2006-07-26 14:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by Julie6962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Chicago, and I live by the web site below. Put in the dates, and it will tell you whats going on and how much it will cost.
I suggest looking at the metro. Tickets are really cheap, the red line goes RIGHT to wrigley field/metro area, and the bands are usually decent.
2006-07-26 14:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by AprilRocksIt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋