Browse the top events of 2001, including summer highlights like the Taste of Chicago. To search for events on a specific day, use the search below. From grilling out to wading in By the Metromix staff To make sure you get the most from summer, we've rounded up our fave warm-weather activities. Pack a cooler, grab your shades and hit the sand. Also, make a splash at a Park District pool.
Fresh air eats.
It's too nice to stay inside, so soak up the sun or moonlight at an alfresco eatery. From where to rent a bike to the area's best bets for putting the pedal to the metal, our biking guide has what you need to gear up for summer riding. Check out the parade. Whether you want to toast marshmallows or roast hot dogs, we've rounded up spots where you can light your fire. Sip and soak up the sun.