Secret Chicago wants to help you make the most of your free time and keep you informed! We’ll be putting out “Don’t miss” and “ICYMI” plans and news for you each week, so you’ll always catch an incredible event or story.
Secret Chicago wants to help you make the most of your free time and keep you informed! We’ll be putting out “Don’t miss” and “ICYMI” plans and news for you each week, so you’ll always catch an incredible event or story. Here are some of them that you may have missed over the last week.
1. The largest waterpark in Illinois opens this weekend
The public can once again enjoy an abundance of aquatic adrenaline activities including 32 water slides, the 350,000-gallon wave pool, and the ¼ mile-long lazy river.
The expansive park spans over 58 acres just 45 minutes southwest of Chicago at 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville
Read all about Raging Waves here
2. A stunning strawberry festival returns to Windy Acres Farm this month
As the days get longer and the weather gets hotter, why not retreat to a quaint strawberry festival, filling your summer days with bright, ripe strawberries and plenty of fun?
Windy Acres Farm’s annual Strawberry Festival returns this month, bringing all the fresh strawberries you could dream of.
3. Chicago Pride Month 2023: events, happenings, & more going on this year
From exciting parades to cabaret performances and more, June in Chicago is a time unlike any other. The blue sky beckons outdoor activity, parks are filled with dogs, picnics in the grass, and long boozy brunches. To top it all off: it’s officially Pride Month!
Read all about Pride Month events in Chicago here.
4. Kayak rentals have returned to Ping Tom Memorial Park after a three-year hiatus
For the first time in three years, REI is once again offering public kayak rentals and guided tours on the Chicago River. Visitors can now explore the surroundings of Ping Tom Park and the unique South Branch of the Chicago River.
Read all about kayaking at Ping Tom Park
5. The Willis Tower antennas will light up in honor of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop this weekend
Swifties, it’s time to assemble! To celebrate Swift on her Eras Tour Chicago stop, Skydeck Chicago and Willis Tower will light up the beloved twin antennas in a variety of colors this weekend. Get ready to paint the town red….and blue, and green and purple and gold.
Read all about the weekend lighting schedule here.
6. Wicker Park Fest just announced the 1st part of their epic summer lineup
7. What is the longest-running street in Chicago?
Covering a breezy 20+ mile stretch, Western Avenue is known as the longest continuous street in the entire city.
Running between Howard Street and covering a total of 24 miles, Western Avenue, as the longest-running street in Chicago, connects Chicago’s northern boundary and southern city limits at 119th Street.
Read all about the longest-running street in Chicago here!
8. This delicious pizza festival will return to Chicago this summer
We all know that Chicago has some of the best pizza, and to prove it, a two-day pizza festival is coming to Chicagoland this August!
Read all about Pizza City Fest Chicago here.
9. Chicago’s iconic kayaking experiences have returned to the Riverwalk
Whether you’re down by Chicago Riverwalk flanked on either side by the city’s famous highrise architecture or taking in the skyline from the protected waters of Monroe Harbour, kayaking in Chicago is a truly unforgettable activity.
Urban Kayaks finally reopened its Riverwalk location, kicking off the spring and summer seasons of kayaking.
Read more about kayaking on the Riverwalk here
10. 50 Wonderful Things To Do In Chicago This June
The gateway to summer is here! Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, giving Chicago its first taste of summer festivities.
From exhilarating interactive experiences to aquatic adventures, and more, there are so many things to do this June in the Windy City!
Read the full list of things to do this June in Chicago here.
[Featured image from Upsplash]