Memorial Day weekend is just a few weeks away and now is the time to plan your perfect kickoff to summer!
Whether you want to sip cocktails by the lake, catch a Cubs game, or just soak up the sun, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the long weekend in the Windy City.
Here’s your guide to the best events for Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago!
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Aura on the Lake Opens Memorial Day Weekend with Beachfront Dining & Live Music
Aura on the Lake, Chicago’s newest beachfront bar, is opening for the season over Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago, promising four days of top-notch dining, drinking, and live music!
Guests can lounge by the lake and enjoy a fresh selection of seasonal fare and summer cocktails, in the comfort of the main dining area or a private cabana.
Aura is also hosting a live band on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a DJ set on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feel free to bring your furry companion along as Aura’s patio is dog-friendly!
When ⏰: Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26 | Opening at 11 a.m. daily
Where📍: Aura on the Lake | 5701 N Lakeshore Drive – Kathy Osterman Beach
High Noon Musical Chairs Contest & Cubs Watch Party at Cody’s
Cody’s is the place to be this Memorial Day to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies!
The West Lakeview watering hole is hosting a pregame party to kickoff Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago beginning at 11 a.m., followed by a live broadcast beginning at 1:20 p.m.
Cody’s is teaming up with High Noon to host a musical chairs tournament—winner takes home a High Noon cooler.
Guests will also enjoy free Chicago hot dogs and steep drink deals like $4 mimosas, $25 High Noon buckets, $6 tequila shots, and $8 housemade margaritas.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | opens at 11 a.m.
Where📍: Cody’s Public House | 1658 W. Barry Ave.
Memorial Day Margarita Special at Easy Bar
Round out the night at Easy Bar this Memorial Day!
Doors open at 8 p.m. and the drinks deals are going all night. $10 El Jimador Margaritas, $4 Montucky Cold Snacks, $5 shots of Espolón Blanco, $5 Underberg and $9 beer and shot combos.
Weather permitting, guests can enjoy their drinks on Easy Bar’s dog-friendly patio.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 8 p.m. – close
Where📍: Easy Bar | 1944 W. Division St.
Score this LIV Golf Chicago Memorial Day deal, then come for the cocktails and competition
LIV Golf Chicago returns to Bolingbrook Golf Club from August 8–10. Besides watching top golfers from around the world compete, we’re especially looking forward to the next-level suites, food that goes way beyond stadium fare, and the kind of treatment you won’t find at a regular tournament. For Memorial Day Weekend, you can snag tickets for up to 20% off—but only through Monday, May 26.
When ⏰: Deal ends Monday, May 26 snag tickets!
Where📍: Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Memorial Day Patio Party at Central Park Bar
Join Central Park bar on Monday May 26 for a special half-price happy hour from 4 – 7 p.m.
Guests can sip seasonal cocktails on the expansive 3,500-square-foot back patio and play a game of pool, warm up around cozy fire pits, or relax on porch swings.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 4 p.m. – close
Where📍: Central Park Bar | 2924 N. Central Park Ave.
New Summer Cocktails & Free Music Trivia on Memorial Day at aliveOne
Once the lakefront cookout winds down, head over to aliveOne for generous drink deals and free pool all night!
Revelers can enjoy $4 Yuengling and $7 Old Style and whiskey shot combos all night long, as well as free music trivia.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 8 p.m. – close
Where📍: aliveOne | 2683 N. Halsted St.
Memorial Day Half-Price Burgers at Estelle’s
Estelle’s is opening late on Memorial Day to help you wind down the weekend with cocktails, brews, and burgers.
Guests can enjoy a half-priced burger with any drink purchase, including a lineup of new seasonal cocktails.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 10 p.m. – close
Where📍: Estelle’s | 2013 W North Ave.
Memorial Day Weekend Hangs at Remedy
The good times are rolling all Memorial Day weekend in Chicago at Remedy, with late night service until 5 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. on Sunday and Monday.
Guests will enjoy $7 beer/shot combos and a New Wave DJ dance party on Sunday. On Monday evening, stop by for $5 draft beers all night long.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 10 p.m. – close
Where📍: Remedy | 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Memorial Day Specials at The Getaway
The Getaway is your one-stop destination this Memorial Day weekend in Chicago for craft cocktails and relaxed summer vibes.
Weather permitting, guests can enjoy their drinks on the cocktail lounge’s all-new outdoor patio.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 8 p.m. – close
Where📍: The Getaway | 2530 N. Lincoln Ave.
Memorial Day Late Night Party at The Owl
The Owl is closing out Memorial Day weekend in Chicago with drink specials until 4 a.m. Guests can enjoy summer specials like mojitos for just $10 all night long.
When ⏰: Monday, May 26 | 10 p.m. – close
Where📍: The Owl | 2521 N. Milwaukee Ave.