Things to Do in Humboldt Park

219 acres. Basketball, soccer, tennis, pool, baseball -- all free. Most complete free sports park in the city.

219 acres: free outdoor basketball, indoor gymnasium (basketball + volleyball), baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts, public outdoor pool (summer). Boathouse lagoon is a nice bonus for families. The most complete free sports park in Chicago.

1400 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Park: 6am-11pm, Fieldhouse: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm

Free outdoor gym equipment at multiple parks. QR codes link to guided workouts.

Free outdoor fitness courts (National Fitness Campaign model) at Humboldt Park, 31st Street Beach, Ping Tom Memorial Park, and others. Bodyweight exercise equipment with QR codes linking to free guided workouts. No membership, no equipment, just show up.

1805 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647 · Daily 6am-11pm · outdoor

Free folk and roots music festival in Humboldt Park — summer weekend.

Annual free music festival in Humboldt Park featuring folk, roots, bluegrass, and Americana artists. Multiple stages, food vendors, artisan market. One of the best free summer festivals in Chicago that most tourists never hear about.

Humboldt Park, 1400 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Weekend event, check schedule · outdoor · Summer

The jibarito — a sandwich with fried plantains instead of bread — was invented in Chicago. This is where you eat one.

The jibarito is a Chicago original: steak, garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, and cheese pressed between two smashed, fried green plantains instead of bread. It was invented in Humboldt Park in 1996 and this neighborhood is still the best place to eat one. Massive portions, tiny prices.

3400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Daily 10am-9pm · indoor