It’s almost summer in Chicago, which means the sun is shining, the temperature is warming up, and there’s an endless list of things to do and see.
Luckily, we’ve rounded up 50 of the best options — free museum days, boat tours, drive-in movies, music festivals, Pride celebrations, and so much more. Check out the top things to do in Chicago this month (and don’t miss the top things to do this weekend!)
Sunset Yoga at Navy Pier (June 1)
Chicago Cultural Center reopens (June 2)
Chi-Town Soul restaurant and history trolley tour (June 5)
Pride in the Park (June 26 and 27)
Maxwell Street Market (June 6 and 20)
Tuesdays on the Terrace (Tuesdays and Thursdays in June)
Chinatown History and Culture Tour (June 5, 12, 19, and 26)
Division Street Summer Stroll (June 5 and 6)
Old Town Art Fair (June 12 and 13)
The Obama Portraits at Art Institute of Chicago (opens June 18)
Summer Brews Cruise with Revolution Brewing (June 18)
Fireworks at Navy Pier (Saturdays and Wednesdays in June)
Pivot Arts Festival (through June 6)
Center Sundays at Hyde Park Art Center (June 6)
Jazzin’ On the Steps (June 27)
Free admission at Field Museum (June 7 and 10)
Free admission at Museum of Science and Industry (June 9 and 19)
Artopia: The Immersive Art Experience (through June 13)
Hansel & Gretel in the Park by Lyric Opera (through June 18)
Puerto Rican Parade Humboldt Park (June 19)
Music Box Garden Movies (various dates)
Free live music at Navy Pier (various dates)
The Second City live shows (various dates)
Chicago Dance Month (all month long)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center (various dates)
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Chicago (select dates)
Chicago City Markets (various dates)
Live comedy shows at Zanies Chicago (various dates)
Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall at Field Museum (all month long)
Chicago Fire home game at Soldier Field (June 23 and 26)
Gateway to the West Loop Food Tour (various dates)
Art on theMART (all month long)
Free Chicago Greeter tours (all month long)
Outdoor grilling classes at The Chopping Block (various dates)
Historic Theatre Tour at Auditorium Theatre (June 3, 8 14, 20)
Black Creativity at Museum of Science and Industry (all month long)
WOMANISH experience (various dates)
Live music series at Epiphany Arts Center (various dates)
Shoreline Sightseeing cruises (various dates)
Odyssey Chicago River cruises (various dates)
Wendella lake cruises (various dates)
Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise (various dates)
Monet and Chicago at the Art Institute of Chicago (through June 14)
DuSable Museum of African American History reopening celebration (June 19)
Summer Beer Tasting at the Morton Arboretum (June 19)
Navy Pier Pride (June 26)
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at the Museum of Science and Industry (all month long)
Chicago Architecture Center walking tours (various dates)
Bikes, Bites & Brews tours (various dates)
Chicago Cubs home games (various dates)
Chicago White Sox home games (various dates)
