What to do in Chicago this summer

What to do in Chicago this summer!

1) Visit Cantigny in Wheaton—nice park, war museum, Mc. Cormick House

2) Go to the Taste of Chicago, July 10 -14, 2013: eat something weird!

3) See fireworks around 4 th of July or at Navy Pier all summer Wed (9: 30 PM) or Sat (10: 15 PM)

4) Go to the Air and Water Show, August 17 -18, 2013

5) Visit the new modern wing at the Art Institute; Abelardo Morell exhibit

6) See a free concert at Millennium Park

7) Volunteer to help at a 5 K or longer run

8) Visit the remodeled Sears/Willis Tower Skydeck

9) Find a neighborhood festival or go to Lollapalooza (Aug 2 -4)

10) Go for a bicycle ride along the lake or do the LATE Ride (1 AM to Sunrise, June 30)

11) Explore Graceland, Rosehill, or Oakwoods cemetery (get a guide from their office before you start)

12) Go to a Farmers’ Market (Wed, Sat mornings in Lincoln Park and other locations)

13) Hang out on a public beach

14) See the sun rise on the lakefront (Sunday mornings are the quietest)

15) Get far away from the city to star gaze on a clear night

16) See a professional or semi-pro baseball game

17) Go out for some REALLY GOOD ice cream

18) Visit a conservatory or botanic garden

19) See a movie in the park (bring the bug spray and a picnic dinner) • Independence Park— June 21— Spaceballs • Gompers Pk—July 10— Madagascar 3 • Horner Park—July 22— Selena

20) Go find some Llamas!