Food, festivals and games! Chose your favorite activity in this weekend's guide.
Taste of Chicago
Taste the variety of food Chicago has to offer, all without having to leave Grant Park. Taste of Chicago has taken place annually since 1980 and is now the world's largest food festival, according to the City of Chicago website.
When: July 10-14
Where: Grant Park
Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: Free, purchase tickets for food
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Windy City Smokeout
Ribs, music and beer. What more could you ask for? Twenty pitmasters, brewers from across the country and a host of musicians including Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell and many more.
When: July 12-14
Where: United Center, 10901 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL
Time: 2 p.m.-11 p.m.
Admission: $40-$125
Square Roots Festival
Anyone from local indie rockers to Old Town School of Folk Music students will take the stage at this music and craft beer festival. Donations help fund the Old Town School of Folk Music scholarship programs and Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce farmers market and concerts.
When: July 12-14
Where: Lincoln Ave. between Montrose and Wilson Avenues.
Time: Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: Suggested donation $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids and $20 for families
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Chow down on some of the finest burgers Chicago has to offer. More than a dozen local restaurants will be there.
When: July 13-14
Where: 2159 West Belmont Ave., Chicago IL.
Time: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: $10 suggested donations
Southport Art Festival
This acclaimed festival has art of all mediums. TimeOut Chicago rated the festival as one of the city's best.
When: July 13-14
Where: West Waveland Avenue and North Southport Avenue, Wrigleyville
Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Chicago Cubs v. Pittsburgh Pirates
A cubs game is always a fun decision! Come watch the Chicago Cubs play against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
When: July 12-14
Where: Wrigley Field
Admission: Varies on seats
Figment Chicago Festival
This festival brings creativity, passion and dreams together. Enjoy art projects and music as well!
When: July 13
Where: Mozart Park
Time: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: Information on tickets here
Movies in the Park
Spider-Man Homecoming screening
When: July 14
Where: Jonquil Park
Time: 8:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
Admission: Free
Water Colors Chicago Latin Jazz Festival
The lineup includes artists such as Jane Burnnett, Mary Paz, Danae Olano, Yissy Garcia and many more.
When: July 14
Where: Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier
Time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free