Get a variety of bacon-based treats at the Chicago Bacon Festival. Photo: Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group
Make your way to Wrigleyvillefor an afternoon of bacon-themed activities and treats.
What's happening: The Chicago Bacon Festis going down at Old Crow Smokehouse on Saturday.
Details: One ticket grants admission, bacon-infused whiskey shots, cocktails and mocktails, live music, giveaways, photo-ops and access to eats like smoked bacon mac and cheese and loaded bacon nachos.
🐲 Uptown: The Argyle Lunar New Year Parade and celebration runs near Argyle and Broadway, including displays, performances and activities presented by more than 20 local organizations in the Uptown area.
When: 10am–4pm Saturday
⛩️ Chinatown: The two-hour Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown features lion dancers, dragon dancers, marching bands, politicians and colorful floats. The parade steps off at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue.
When: 1–3pm Sunday
More things to do this weekend
🧛 Love Bites: The 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park will take on a bloody Valentine's Day theme this weekend only. The experience includes photo-ops, a secret bar and five-minute escape rooms. Tickets start at $30
When: 7–10pm, Friday–Sunday
Be smart: Not recommended for children under 12
🪩 Taylor Swift Dance Party: Shake it off all night to Tay's greatest hits at Subterranean starting at 10pm Saturday. Tickets are $20
