Chicago Air and Water Show

Don't be surprised if you get a neck ache from looking up during this beloved two-day event, which brings an array of flying acts to the Chicago lakefront. Join throngs of people at North Beach and surrounding areas (you're best off sticking along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street) to catch air and watercraft demonstrations, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—who didn't perform in 2023—and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.