Memorial Day Weekend Things To Do In Chicago

Memorial Day weekend is here, so the summer can go ahead and kick off already. Public beaches open this weekend in Chicago, and Memorial Day observances include the annual parade and wreath-laying ceremony in the Chicago Loop on Saturday, with more local parades on Monday in the suburbs. At Cantigny Park, families can pay tribute to our fallen soldiers.
This Saturday night also marks the first summer fireworks show at Navy Pier. Get there early to enjoy the opening weekend of Pixar Putt. Summer festival season launches this weekend too, with the Mole de Mayo on Saturday and Sunday in Pilsen, and the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival in Lakeview. The suburbs won't be left behind, with Westmont hosting its annual Spring Fling Red, White and BBQ and the inaugurual DuPage Community Arts Festival kicking off summer in Wheaton.
It's also getting hot this weekend, so now might be a great time to check out our list of favorite sprinkler parks and spraygrounds or our top 10 swimming lakes in and around Chicago. Here are our favorite things to do with kids this Memorial Day weekend in Chicago!
Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago with Kids
More to Do With Chicago Kids this Summer
Places featured in this article:
Pulaski Park
Oakbrook Center
Cantigny Park
Ty Warner Park
18th and Ashland
Belmont and Sheffield
Barrington Metra Station
DuPage County Fairgrounds
The Athenaeum Center
Wilder Park
Proesel Park
Cantigny Park
Keystone Park West
Memorial Park Arlington Heights
Elizabeth and Addison
Centennial Beach
Three Oaks Recreation Center
Independence Grove
McHenry Petersen Park Beach
.Fish Lake Beach
Harold Hall Quarry Beach
Lake Geneva Public Library
Whihala Beach
Indiana Dunes
31st Street Harbor Playground Splash Pad
Adams Playground Park
Austin Park Water Playground
Dunbar Park Splash Pad
Forest Park Aquatic Center
Fosco Park Water Playground
The Hub Spray Ground at Berens Park
Mary Bartelme Park
Maryknoll Park
Paradise Bay Water Park
Portage Park Water Playground
River Park Water Playground
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
Skokie Water Playground
Splash Island
Ty Warner Park
Andersen Park
Bensenville Water Park Splash Pad
Adventure Island Sprayground
95th Street Community Plaza Splash Pad
Spray 'N Play at Mike Rylko Community Park
Lange Park
Fountain Square Park
Oak Lawn Memorial Park
Santa's Village
Pirate's Cove
Sugar Grove Family Fun Center
Six Flags Great America Kidzopolis
Bensenville Water Park
Safari Land
Cypress Cove Aquatic Center
Greenhouse Theater Center
Green City Market Lincoln Park
Eiffel Waffle
Pequod's
The Wiener's Circle
Homeslice
R.J. Grunts
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
Nookies Too
The Pasta Bowl
Molly's Cupcakes
Sweet Mandy B's