Things to Do in Lincoln Square

Free open gym hours. Bocce ball courts. Strong youth sports programs.

15 acres with outdoor basketball, baseball diamonds, indoor gymnasium, and a summer outdoor pool. Strong youth sports programming through the Park District. Free open gym hours. Also has bocce ball courts, which is a nice surprise.

2333 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Park: 6am-11pm, Fieldhouse: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm

The Daisy Cutter pale ale put Chicago craft beer on the map. The tap room garden is one of the best outdoor drinking spots in the city.

The Daisy Cutter pale ale is a Chicago craft beer landmark. The Balmoral taproom has a beautiful beer garden, rotating taps, and food. This is where Chicago's craft beer identity solidified. Wednesday-Sunday hours only — check before you go. Cans to go from the shop.

2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Wed-Thu 3pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-7pm

Tailor and dry cleaner in Lincoln Square. Simple hems to wedding dress alterations. Pants hemming from $10, dress alterations from $30.

2722 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm · (773) 654-3757 · indoor