{"id":4796,"date":"2016-03-11T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T13:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=4796"},"modified":"2016-09-22T18:06:28","modified_gmt":"2016-09-22T23:06:28","slug":"swing-into-spring-a-guide-to-chicagos-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/swing-into-spring-a-guide-to-chicagos-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Swing Into Spring: A Guide to Chicago\u2019s Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
Time to smell the flowers, Chicago<\/h6>\n

Clouds parting in the sky, the warm sun shining through, flowers blooming, and a nice, cool breeze coming off the lake\u2026 Spring is almost here, and with it comes a variety of events.<\/p>\n

Dust off your shorts and get ready to check them out.<\/p>\n

Macy’s Flower Show<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n

March 20-April 3<\/em>
\n Macy\u2019s on State<\/em>
\n Price: Free<\/em><\/p>\n

What better way to start off spring than a flower show? This year\u2019s theme is \u201cAmerica the Beautiful,\u201d and landscapes from across the country will be on display in Chicago for a two-week period. The vivid, contrasting colors are sure to catch your eye, and they probably smell nice too.<\/p>\n

Chicago Beer Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/u><\/u><\/h6>\n

March 26<\/em>
\nThe Field Museum<\/em>
\nPrice: $45-$55<\/em><\/p>\n

A beer festival in a world-class museum? Count us in. Grab hold of 40 taste vouchers and go to town on dozens of local and domestic beers. This one starts at 7 pm, so grab dinner in the area beforehand and make it into a night to remember.<\/p>\n

Shamrock Shuffle<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n

April 3<\/em>
\nGrant Park<\/em><\/a>
\nPrice: $50<\/em><\/p>\n

Grab your green garb and lace up your sneakers for this St. Paddy\u2019s themed 8K. The loop begins and ends at Grant Park, taking you right thought the heart of the city.<\/p>\n

Baconfest<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n

April 30 – May 1<\/em>
\nUIC Forum<\/em>
\nPrice: $100, $200 for VIP<\/em><\/p>\n

Of all the food events in Chicago, Baconfest might be our favorite. For the most part, it\u2019s exactly what you think it is\u2026 but better. Chefs will be on hand with exotic and traditional bacon flavored dishes, and each day brings a different twist.<\/p>\n

18th Annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n

May 7<\/em>
\nCricket Hill<\/em>
\nPrice: Free<\/em><\/p>\n

This City of Chicago sponsored event makes for some quality family fun. Kids can decorate their own free kites (provided in a kite kit) and fly them at their leisure.<\/p>\n

Bike the Drive<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n

May 29<\/em>
\nColumbus and Jackson<\/em>
\nPrices Vary<\/em><\/p>\n

For one day each year, Lake Shore Drive shuts down to accommodate bikes of all shapes and sizes. It starts at 5:30 am, but the one-of-a-kind experience and post-party make it well worth the early alarm.<\/p>\n

Spring Awakening Music Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/u><\/h6>\n

June 10 \u2013 12<\/em>
\nJackson Park<\/em>
\nPrices Vary<\/em><\/p>\n

EDM fans rejoice, as Spring Awakening is back for another year. The lineup has yet to be released, but expect big names to headline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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