Labor Day Events in Chicago Gold Coast 2019

The month of August is winding down, but Chicago is in no short supply of activities. Here’s a list of fun Labor Day events to check out near the Gold Coast for 2019.

African Festival of the Arts

Friday Aug 30 – Monday Sep 2

This annual festival is hosted by the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Watch as Washington Park is transformed into an African village complete with live drums, collectible artifacts, and colorful handwoven fabrics from the marketplace. Interactive spaces include: Drum & Afro-folk Village, Seniors and Quilting, Books and Authors, Wellness Village, and more!

Washington Park
5531 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
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Labor Day Weekend: Three Days of BBQ, Brunch & Bands

Saturday Aug 31 – Tuesday Sep 3

Starting August 31st, Bub City is celebrating the long luxurious Labor Day weekend with BBQ and live music. Located south of Gold Coast in River North, you can enjoy their magnificent Southern Brunch plus a Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. This kid friendly event is perfect for big families traveling to the Gold Coast.

Bub City
435 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
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Live on the Lake!

Monday September 2

Miller Lite Beer Garden is hosting this free, all ages concert on Monday September 2nd. Unwind from the long weekend with live music at the lakefront as part of Navy Pier’s free summer music series.

Miller Lite Beer Garden Grove
Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611
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