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 fun things to do: exhilarating live sports, jaw-dropping art exhibits, family-friendly fun, exciting cultural events, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, March 6 – 8, 2026.
Holi
Join us at Navy Pier for the largest FREE Holi celebration in the nation! Celebrate the Festival of Colors with an unforgettable day of live music, high-energy…
Holi
Come celebrate Holi with Kalapriya! Famously known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is an annual celebration of spring, love, and new life throughout North…
Hamilton
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father…
Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market
The Chicago Artisan Market - Fulton Market returns to historic Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) in 2026 for six delightful indoor Sunday markets. …
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
“Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime” is a 2-hour afternoon/evening walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s shadowy past through chilling tales…
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
This exhibition marks the first time Matisse’s Jazz will be shown in its entirety at the Art Institute; the museum acquired it in 1948. One of the most important livres d’artiste (artist books) of the 20th century, Jazz joins over 50 works from the museum’s renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, illustrated books, and textiles.
Black Creativity
This longest continually running exhibition of African American art has been displayed annually at Griffin MSI since 1970. Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition features paintings, drawings, fine art prints, sculpture, mixed-media, ceramics and photography by Black Americans, including youth artists between the ages of 14 and 17.
The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich history of Chicago’s Chinatown on our top-rated TripAdvisor food and culture tour. Enjoy seated dining at five…
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents “The Irish… and How They Got That Way”
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to present The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty…
The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy
Rewind to the ‘60s and ‘70s at the Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy where 10,000 vibrant orchids are the hottest thing since bell bottoms. Lose yourself in a 10-foot lava lamp aglow with colorful blooms, then hit the road as a flower-filled Volkswagen Beetle carries you through a Route 66 daydream.
Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago
Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago, the first exhibition to open in Intuit’s newly-renovated museum, is part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
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Please note that all events are subject to change.
