5 Fun Things To Do In Chicagoland This Weekend: August 18-20

CHICAGO, IL — As we begin the countdown to Labor Day, there's plenty of fun to be had in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend. Here's a look at five things you might be interested in.

Chicago Air And Water Show: One of the city's most popular yearly events will have an added twist in 2017. David Ross, who has likely received more notoriety after he retired from the Chicago than when he was a catcher for the team that won the World Series last year, will skydive at the event.

Hummingbird Fest: The beauty of the amazing hummingbirds will be celebrated Saturday at the Sagawau Learning Center in Lemont.

Homewood Giant Block Party: It's the prime season for block parties, and one south suburban town is holding one of their own. The annual Homewood Giant Block Party takes shape all day on Saturday.

Palos Hills Greek Fest: Three days of music, rides, Greek Cuisine and kiddie activities make it all about Greece this weekend in Palos Hills.

Connor Kincaid Memorial Fishing Tournament: The village of Lake in the Hills will host a fishing tournament Saturday in memory of a lifelong fisherman who died in a car crash at age 22 last year.

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3. Post it on Patch! That's it. Get ready for RSVPs.

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