Memorial Day is sometimes viewed as the official segue from spring to summer. Spend the long weekend cheers-ing to America's fallen heroes on some of Chicago best outdoor spaces. We're keeping our fingers crossed that the weather cooperates!

Memorial Day Opening Weekend at Castaways on North Avenue Beach Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25 Located on North Avenue Beach, Castaways will open to the public this Memorial Day weekend with live entertainment Saturday through Monday and will serve lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting). Menu items include fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches, and quesadillas accompanied by frozen cocktails and even Corona in a can (No bottles on the beach). Castaways now offers Cabanas available for rent daily through Labor Day. The two cabanas are located on the North end of the Castaways upper deck with a capacity of 10 - 12 people (max) each. The cabanas are available for rent from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. ($1500 F&B minimum). Saturday, May 23 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: DJ Jem & The Dance Floor Junkies Sunday, May 24 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: DJ Jem & The Dance Floor Junkies Monday, May 25 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Sunfallen Frontier Memorial Day Crawfish Boil Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m.

$25 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Frontier (1072 N. Milwaukee) invites Chicagoans to an authentic Louisiana crawfish boil with the Who Dat Nation Chicago Chapter on Sunday, May 24 beginning at 3 p.m. For $25 per person, guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil complete with potatoes and corn-on-the-cob prepared exclusively by Pioneer Tavern Group Corporate Chef Brian Jupiter. Purchase tickets at http://thefrontierchicago.com/events-tickets/ Kanela Memorial Day Al Fresco Dining Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25 Guests who dine at Kanela Lakeview, Old Town or Wicker Park over Memorial Day weekend will enjoy their al fresco dining all weekend long. The charming enclosed patio at the Lakeview location seats up to 40 guests, and full food and drink menus are available for al fresco dining. The Old Town location offers intimate al fresco dining, weather permitting. The flower-lined sidewalk patio features seating for 14 guests, and full food and drink menus are available. And debuting this year, Kanela Wicker Park features an intimate sidewalk patio on Milwaukee Avenue features seating for 14 guests, and full food and drink menus are available

Pinterest icon Jam out to live music at weekend at LandShark Beer Garden on Navy Pier.

Memorial Day Outdoor Dining at the LandShark Beer Garden Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25 The LandShark Beer Garden, on the East End of Navy Pier, is a great place to unwind during Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy Chicago's lakefront while listening to the hottest local bands (Memorial Day Weekend live music schedule below). At the center of the action by day or night, The Navy Pier Beer Garden is the perfect backdrop for fun social gatherings and casual corporate events. Friday, May 22 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Mike Flood & Co 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Back Country Roads Saturday, May 23 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Bassel & The Supernaturals 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: The Congregation 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Mike & Joe Sunday, May 24 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Safe Haven 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Nicholas Barron 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Samadhi Vibe Monday, May 25 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.:Train Company Lottie's Annual Memorial Day Pig Roast Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

$12 per person Lottie's Pub (1925 W. Cortland) in Bucktown will host its 5th Annual Memorial Weekend Pig Roast on Sunday, May 25 beginning at 2 p.m. For $12 per person, guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat cured and smoked pig roast from Frontier, complete with baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Guests can wash it down with $15 Miller and Coors buckets, $4 Sam Adams Seasonal pints, and $4 Absolut Lemonades served in mason jars. MAK Memorial Day Al Fresco Dining Friday, May 22 to Monday, May 25 Perfect for outdoor Memorial Day dining, MAK (1924 W. Division) offers casual al fresco dining, weather permitting. The patio features seating for 28 guests and full menus are available. MAK offers the dynamic flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine with a healthy and modern twist featuring flavorful food based on recipes handed down from generations.

Pinterest icon Mondo Meatball's patio is one of the newest outdoor dining additions to Wicker Park.