Walk or cab it to Navy Pier from your Chicago condo or take the train in if you live in the burbs and make a day excursion out of Snow Days Chicago in Navy Pier.

There will be 15 teams of professional artists from around the world and they will be sculpting 10 foot blocks of man-made snow into works of art.  Other things to see are snow boarding competitions, dog sled racing demonstrations, and lots of family entertainment!  Check out the link below for more information.

The festivities are Friday, January 28  & Saturday, January 29: 11am-8pm; Sunday, January 30: 11-6pm

http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/snow_days_chicago.html

Come Celebrate Venetian Night on Saturday, July 25th!

Venetian Night is the longest running event produced by the City of Chicago.  This year’s theme, “Hollywood on the Lake” will be brought to life as boats decorated with lights and props will sail along beautiful Lake Michigan, between the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road and the Chicago Yacht Club at Monroe Street. 
 
The Boat Parade begins at 8:15pm with fireworks to follow, but spectators will begin arriving as early at 9:00am in order to secure a good view of the event.  Admission is free and spectators are encouraged to take public transportation, walk or bike to this event.  There will be heavy traffic in Grant Park near the lakefront and some street closures may occur as needed.  For more information, please visit the Mayor’s Office of Special Events website.

There are a number of events going on to celebrate the fourth of July that are just steps from your home at Lakeshore East.
Taste of Chicago
The 29th annual, 10-day extravaganza features food from more than 50 local restaurants, plus a wine garden, live music, cooking demos, a July 3 fireworks display and more.

July 4 : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
July 5 : 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: Free; $8 per strip

Millennium Park:
July 4
Grant Park Music Festival: Independence Day in Millennium Park  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 
 Jay Pritzker Pavilion
 
July 4
Fourth of July Celebration in Millennium Park  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
 Great Lawn
 
July 6
Dusk Variations: A Chamber Series featuring The Biava Quartet 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 
 Jay Pritzker Pavilion
 
July 6
Edible Audible Picnic: Experimental Sound Studio 12:00 AM - 1:30 PM 
 Great Lawn