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 a jam-packed one, with 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, April 25 – 27, 2025. Please note that all events are subject to change.

EXPO CHICAGO
April 24 – 27
EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…

April 24 – 27, 2025
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Choral, Marlena Novak & Jay Yim – Photography Courtesy of Art on theMART (3)
April 25 – 27
ART on THE MART

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining example of Chicago’s long-standing commitment to public art, ART on THE MART brings cutting-edge video mapping techniques to Chicago’s Riverwalk, displaying projections of contemporary art across the 2.5-acre façade of THE MART.

Friday April 25, 2025 Sunday June 1, 2025
Chicago Renaissance Showcase
April 26
Chicago Renaissance Showcase

Chicago Renaissance Showcase - ARC Music Festival and EXPO Chicago Art Week  Afterparty. Hosted in an 18,000 sq. ft. warehouse, the showcase features a fashion…

Saturday April 26, 2025
Industrial Warehouse
1801 W Carroll Ave
One of a Kind Show Chicago
Apr 25 – Apr 27
One of a Kind Show

The One of a Kind Spring Show showcases over 350 talented creators and connects them with thousands of shoppers who appreciate original, handcrafted work. It’s the perfect event in Chicago to refresh your Spring style and discover unique gifts for every occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.

Friday April 25, 2025 Sunday April 27, 2025
EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night 9. Photo by Justin Barbin
April 25 – 27
EXPO ART WEEK

Highlighting the vast cultural opportunities that Chicago offers, EXPO CHICAGO presents EXPO ART WEEK which takes place April 21–27, 2025.

With the fair as its centerpiece, EXPO ART WEEK annually partners with the city’s institutions and galleries to feature select programming, including exhibitions, receptions, open studios, curator-led tours and more.

Monday April 21, 2025 Sunday April 27, 2025

Citywide

Doc10 Film Festival
April 25 – April 27
Doc10 Film Festival

Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…

April 25 – May 4
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
Explore Your Lyric
April 26
Explore Your Lyric

Join us on April 26, 2025, when Lyric throws open the doors — and the curtains! — to welcome people of all ages into the…

Saturday April 26, 2025
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
April 25 – 27
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago's top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

April 25 – 27, 2025
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl
April 26
Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl

Yet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 50 independent bookstores in the…

Saturday April 26, 2025
Sandmeyer’s Bookstore (Bike Crawl starts here)
714 S Dearborn
Books & Banners of the People
April 26
Books & Banners of the People

Join us at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum for a communal arts activation celebrating the world premiere of Berlin.  In this activation – comprised of…

Saturday April 26, 2025
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 S Halsted Streeet
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
April 26 – 27
April 26 – 27, 2025
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
One Earth Film Festival 2025
April 25 – 27
One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

April 22 – 28, 2025
Chicago
The Neon Revolution
April 24 – 27
The Neon Revolution

NEON REVOLUTION glows with Mike Aguilar’s passion for his neon art CHICAGO, IL - April 24 to April 27, 2025 Local legend and expert neon…

April 24 – 27, 2025
Inside Town Art Collective
1954 S. Troy St.
Berlin
April 25 – 27
Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes's exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

April 19 — May 11, 2025
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
April 25 – 27
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…

April 25 – 27, 2025
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Frida Kahlo
April 25 – 27
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

Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
April 25 – 27
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

This year’s Spring Flower Show, "Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…

Garfield Park

Event details
Feb. 22 – May 7, 2025
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
April 25 – 27
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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