Stock your three-day weekend with these fun family events

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August 31, 2011

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Chicago Jazz Festival We've got the perfect soundtrack for your three-day weekend, starting Thursday. And -- sound the horns -- it's free. African Festival of the Arts Shop, eat, dance and more at the annual heritage celebration in Washington Park. When: Friday-Monday Canine Cruise Reward Fido's good behavior with a 90-minute lake and river tour. When: Sundays through Sept. 11 FREE! Art Fair on the Square Browse works from 180 artists at the 57th annual juried art festival. When: Sunday-Monday Taste of Polonia Feast on pierogi and other Polish and American treats in Jeff Park. When: Friday-Monday FREE! Septemberfest Celebrate Labor Day in Schaumburg at the 41st annual festival. When: Saturday-Monday The Last Fling Give summer a festive sendoff at this Naperville standout. When: Friday-Monday

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