Festivals, Turtles and the Circus Planned for Local Parks

Summer concerts, the circus and even Shakespeare can be found at neighborhood parks this summer. 

The activities are part of a citywide “Night Out in the Parks” initiative, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced May 14. More than 750 concerts, movies and festivals are available citywide. 

“From Movies in the Park to Music Festivals, residents will be able to check out the best of what Chicago has to offer right in their own backyard,” Emanuel said in a news release. “We have increased the summer arts programming to more than 750 unique events in the city’s neighborhood parks, helping to ensure that Chicagoans across the City have access to these cultural experiences.” 

Funding for the summer festivities come from the NATO Summit legacy funds, totaling an additional $2 million for the parks and $750,000 for summer programming. 

“We welcome Chicagoans and visitors alike to save a trip downtown and visit their local park to enjoy the breadth of world-class cultural programming that we will be offering in their community,” said Parks Superintendent Michael P. Kelly.

Local Park Activities:

Holstein Park

• Circus in the Park, Sept. 20-22

Maplewood Playlot Park

• Family Fun Festival, Aug. 7

Wicker Park

• Toddlers, Tunes and Turtles, July 10 5:30 p.m.

Find more information on the Night Out in the Parks website.

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