The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars away from June 26 to August 7, 2025. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series
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Chicago SummerDance
One of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer long, from June until September 2025. Every Wednesday through Saturday of each … [Read more...] about Chicago SummerDance
Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
Chicago's acclaimed Museum of Contemporary Art is not just the place to view cutting-edge art pieces, it's also one of the most popular spots to hear free Summer jazz concerts. The beloved Tuesdays on the Terrace music series returns from June 24 to August 26, 2025. Spreading a … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
New Greektown Public Art Exhibit
Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "Flowering Grecian Urns," on June 5, 2025, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Inspired by Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers, the large Grecian urn sculptures are … [Read more...] about New Greektown Public Art Exhibit
Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market
Head to Rogers Park for one of the city's most vibrant and socially aware farmers' markets, Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market. The market runs on Sundays, from June 1 to October 26, 2025, from 9 am to 2 pm, at Glenwood and Morse Avenues. What makes this farmer's market stand out is its … [Read more...] about Glenwood Sunday Farmers Market
Guide to Chicago Water Taxis
Guide to Chicago Water Taxis. The Chicago water taxis are a fun and relaxing transit alternative that gets you from A to B while gliding along our waterways. It's also a more relaxing way to travel and avoid street traffic. Take a cheap tour of our lake and river They're also … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Water Taxis
Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier
The spectacular fireworks display at Navy Pier is a much-anticipated Chicago hallmark. The twice-weekly Summer Fireworks show runs from May 24, 2025, through August 30, 2025. The dramatic fireworks spectacle features synchronized music and vivid bursts of color that can be viewed for miles. … [Read more...] about Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier
Maxwell Street Market
There's no Chicago market more iconic than Maxwell Street Market. This year, the market runs on select Sundays, May 18 through October 5, 2025, 10 am -3 pm. Open since 1912, this bustling marketplace is much more than just a place to shop, it's a Chicago cultural mecca. Maxwell Street … [Read more...] about Maxwell Street Market
Andersonville Farmers Market
Wander through one of the city's most colorful markets at Andersonville Farmers Market, running from May 14 to October 22, 2025. Featuring more than 50 vendors, everything sold at the Andersonville Farmers Market is grown or produced within a 200-mile radius, offering the community access to fresh, … [Read more...] about Andersonville Farmers Market
Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
One of the joys of summer in Chicago is experiencing the eclectic cultural events at Daley Plaza. Under the shade of the Picasso sculpture, artists and performers from around the world sing, dance and present cultural ceremonies that supply an exciting assortment of cultural discoveries for … [Read more...] about Free events at Daley Plaza under the Picasso
Green City Market
Spring arrives with hearty abundance for the pre-season opening of the iconic Green City Market at the Lincoln Park location. Chicago's first and largest sustainable farmers market supplies an eclectic selection of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods and meats. The … [Read more...] about Green City Market
View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago
The delicate blooms of cherry blossoms trees are a beloved marker of the spring season but you don't have to travel to Japan to enjoy them. Chicago's cherry blossom season typically runs from late April to early May in Jackson Park. Head to Hyde Park and the Garden of the … [Read more...] about View Cherry Blossoms in Chicago
Free Chicago Cultural Center Tours
Explore the neoclassical beauty of the historic Chicago Cultural Center during free tours every Thursday and Friday. Discover the fascinating history and landmark status of one of Chicago's most beloved architectural treasures. Nicknamed the "People's Palace," the building … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Cultural Center Tours
Free Polar Adventure Days
Explore the natural beauty of the winter season during the annual Polar Adventure Days on February 22, 2025. Bundle up and enjoy chilly fun on the 300 acres of Big Marsh Park in the South Deering neighborhood. Connect with nature during a day of winter adventures … [Read more...] about Free Polar Adventure Days
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Dive into the fanciful world of puppetry at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which presents master puppeteers from around the world in an array of performances throughout the city. Performance tickets range from $15-$45 but the festival also supplies a selection of free … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
