CHICAGO (WLS) -- Time now for Festival Friday, and even though a lot of you are heading out of town for the long holiday weekend, if you're staying close to home, there is so much going on!
Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park
Including all kinds of festivals! The Chicago Jazz Festival gets underway in Millennium Park today with local, national and international jazz artists. It runs through Sunday.
Taste of Polonia at the Copernicus Center
A Labor Day Weekend tradition continues with Taste of Polonia at the Copernicus Center in Jefferson Park. It's the largest Polish festival in the country, with authentic Polish food and beer, nonstop live music, dance performances, a Kids Stage and more! It's today through Monday.
African Festival of the Arts in Washington Park
In Washington Park, the annual African Festival of the Arts opens today - it's the nation's largest Labor Day Weekend celebration of Black global cultures! Non-stop entertainment, authentic museum quality textiles and wood carvings as well as culinary delights of the African Diaspora will be featured through Monday.
Irish Days in Downtown Long Grove
All eyes will be smiling in Downtown Long Grove as Irish Days returns Saturday through Monday! This celebration of Irish culture includes bagpipers, folk bands, along with Irish foods, beer, and always entertaining contests!
Burger Throw-Down at Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove
While you're in Long Grove, head to Buffalo Cree Brewing on Sunday afternoon for their 1st annual Burger Throw-Down! This competition for the best burger will have winners by public vote and celebrity chef vote, including Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney!
Wing Out Chicago at Gallagher Way
Wing Out Chicago has a new home - at Gallagher Way! Saturday and Sunday you can indulge in a variety of wings, from Classic Buffalo, Wood Smoked and Spicy Garlic, to Southern BBQ, Sweet and Spicy and Habanero Hot!
Sunday Sesh at Green Rose Dispensary in River North
The Green Rose Dispensary in River North is celebrating Labor Day with an all day Sunday Sesh! From 11 a.m, to 8 p.m. they'll have a large line up of pop-up vendors, live music, local food, art demonstrations and a super sale! You can even enjoy what you buy on their Puff Bus!
