Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.

This weekend in Chicago is jam-packed with artisan markets, jaw-dropping art exhibits, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exciting sports events, and so much more.

Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, June 13 – 15, 2025.

Puerto Rican Festival Chicago 2025
June 12 – 15
Puerto Rican Festival Chicago 2025

The Puerto Rican Festival Chicago 2025 returns for another exciting year JUNE 12-15, 2025, bringing together the community for a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican heritage.…

June 12 – 15, 2025
James Beard gala
June 13 – 16
James Beard Awards Weekend

Each year, Chicago’s culinary community celebrates the James Beard Awards weekend with an array of public and industry events, including tastings, special dinners, expert panels, restaurant crawls, and more.

Citywide

Andersonville Midsommarfest
June 13 – 15
Andersonville Midsommarfest

Summer. Starts. HERE. Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 59th year—and it’s your official invitation to celebrate in the streets and kick off Pride season…

June 13 – 15, 2025
Clark Street from Foster to Gregory
Old Town Art Fair
June 14 – 15
Old Town Art Fair

Established in 1948, the Old Town Art Fair is one of Chicago’s oldest juried art fairs and one of the first fine art fairs of…

June 14 – 15, 2025
Old Town Triangle Center
1763 N. North Park Ave.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Nashville SC
June 14
Saturday June 14, 2025
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Ritmo del Mar at the Shedd Aquarium
Jun14
Pride Night at the Shedd

Head to Chicago’s iconic Shedd Aquarium for an evening of high-energy DJs and an ocean-themed drag showcase.

Saturday June 14, 2025

Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive

The Joffrey Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
June 13 – 15
The Joffrey Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Experience this Chicago premiere with The Joffrey Ballet, the first American ballet company to bring Wheeldon’s Wonderland to life. Plunge down the rabbit hole into…

June 5 – 22, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Vends + Vibes Arts Marketplace
June 14
Vends + Vibes Arts Marketplace

Get ready for the return of Vends + Vibes, Arts + Public Life's annual summer arts marketplace celebrating the incredible creative entrepreneurs of the South…

Saturday June 14, 2025
the arts lawn
335 E. Garfield Blvd
Opera Festival of Chicago Presents “Love is a Triangle”
June 14
Opera Festival of Chicago Presents “Love is a Triangle”

The Opera Festival of Chicago presents Love is a Triangle, Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at…

Saturday June 14, 2025
Sasha and Eugene Jarvis Opera Hall
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
June 14
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

June 14, 2025
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Titanique
June 13 – 15
Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

March 26 – July 13, 2025
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
June 13 – 15
June 12 – 15, 2025
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series
June 7
Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series

Join the Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series for FREE guided walks through the city's vibrant neighborhoods - led by friendly local volunteers! Come explore, connect, and experience Chicago…

May 24 – Aug. 30
Englewood Village Market
June 14
Englewood Village Market

Grow Greater Englewood's 6th Annual Englewood Village Market kicks off on Saturday, June 14th to connect residents with Black-owned businesses and activities rooted in Black…

June 14, 2025
Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted
Chicago Book and Paper Fair
June 14
Chicago Book and Paper Fair

Booksellers from across the Midwest and the USA will be offering fine antiquarian, rare, collectible, first edition and other books, ephemera and maps.

Saturday June 14, 2025
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Hall 1340 W. Washington Blvd
1340 Washington Blvd
Thai Festival Chicago 2025
June 14 – 15
Thai Festival Chicago 2025

Celebrate Thai Culture at the Thai Festival Chicago 2025! June 14–15, 2025 | Thorek Hospital, Chicago, IL Chicago, IL — Experience Thailand's vibrant sights, sounds,…

June 14 – 15, 2025
Thorek Hospital
851 W Irving Park Rd
Navy Pier
June 14
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks

Navy Pier is known for its spectacular summer fireworks displays, which kick off on Memorial Day weekend. This year, the Memorial Day weekend fireworks show at Navy Pier will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 10 p.m.

Saturday May 24, 2025

600 E. Grand Avenue

Millennium Park Summer Workouts
June 14
Millennium Park Summer Workouts

The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park on Saturdays, May 17 to August 30, 8-11:45 a.m. with a series of…

May 17 – Aug. 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
You Will Get Sick
June 13 – 15
You Will Get Sick

A young man with a secret. An older woman who will listen. A predatory flock of birds. An upcoming audition for The Wizard of Oz. Welcome…

June 5 – July 13, 2025
Frida Kahlo
June 13 – 15
Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris

Don’t miss the first-ever exhibition of Kahlo’s work at one of the most renowned art museums in the world.

Saturday March 29, 2025 Sunday July 13, 2025

Art Institute of Chicago

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
June 13 – 15
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Nov. 8 – July 27, 2025
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.

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