Known for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival is a favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition. It promotes awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through free, quality live musical performance.
Journey through the ocean without ever having to leave land at the Shedd Aquarium. The aquarium houses over 25,000 fish and animals within award-winning exhibits and attractions. Sea otters, beluga whales, sea turtles, penguins, sharks, octopi, and jellyfish are just a few of the inhabitants at the Shedd Aquarium.
Chicago Ridge Mall features a mix of grocery, designer fashions, dining and entertainment for the entire family. AMC Chicago Ridge 6 Theater, Carson Pirie Scott, Kohl’s and Sears are the main anchors along with approximately 130 small shops including Bath and Body Works, Forever 21, New York and Company, The Disney Store, and Hollister.
Twinkle, twinkle little star, get a closer look at the night sky at the Adler Planetarium. The planetarium's exhibits and attractions focus on planets, galaxies, telescopes, the solar system, space travel and a whole lot more.