Searching for what to do next weekend? Below are the top things to do in Chicago next weekend (June 12-14, 2026) including the best events and activities.
(You can find the best things to do this weekend here and unique things to do in Chicago for Father’s Day here.)
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Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are the best next weekend events in Chicago:
Wells Street Art Festival – June 13-14, 2026
Old Town Art Fair – June 13-14, 2026
Puerto Rican Festival – June 11-14, 2026
Lincoln Square Greek Fest – June 12-14, 2026 | Free
Andersonville Midsommarfest – June 12-14, 2026
Windy City Boat & Yacht Show – June 12–14, 2026
Broadway Unhinged: The Musical Showdown at The Den Theatre – June 12-14, 2026
The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival – June 12-14, 2026
Legendary Late Hours at the Field Museum – June 13 & 14, 2026, 5-9pm
Summer Nature Fest at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum – Friday, June 12, 2026, 4-8pm – Live music, nature walks, and more.
Art Battle at SPIN – Friday, June 12, 2026, 7-10pm
’90s Night at the Zoo – Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6:30-10pm – 21+ evening brings 90s-themed karaoke, photo booths, and fun to Lincoln Park Zoo.
Chicago’s Theatre of Magic at the Palmer House – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
City-Wide Symphony Orchestra Concert at Jefferson Park – Sunday, June 14, 2026, 3-4:30pm | Free
Legends Chicago Festival at Butler Field – Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11am-9pm – Vegan feast headlined by Busta Rhymes, 2 Chainz & more.
More Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are more weekend events taking place next weekend in Chicago:
Chi Food Truck Fest – Friday, June 12, 2026, 11am-3pm
BAPA Porch Concert Series – Friday, June 12, 2026, 12-4pm | Free
Family Fun Fur-iday at Lincoln Park Zoo – Friday, June 12, 2026, 6–9pm
Young Composers Initiative Finale Concert – Friday, June 12, 2026, 7pm | Free (reservations required)
Summer Concert at Ravenswood Manor Park – Friday, June 12, 2026, 7-9pm | Free
Rufus Du Sol at Wrigley Field – Friday, June 12, 2026, 7:30pm
The Poetry Brothel Chicago: Life is a Cabaret – Friday, June 12, 2026, 8-10pm
Forest Glen Garage Sale – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9am-4pm
5th Annual 312 RiverRun 5K at Clark Park – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10am-12pm
RiverLab: Family Paddle at River Park – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10am-12pm – Relaxed kid-friendly guided canoe paddle on the Chicago River for paddlers of any skill level.
Family Day: Zooming in and Zine-ing Out: What Does Science Mean to You? at the Smart Museum of Art – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10am-1pm | Free
Red Bull Spin Off at 12 St Beach – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10am-3:30pm – Watch teams of two create custom-made bicycles and attempt to cross the finish line on a floating race track.
Ridge Park Art Fair & Uprising Solstice Market – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 11am-5pm
Wild Mile Walk with Urban Rivers – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12-1pm
Wrigleyville Hot Dog Fest – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12-5pm
RiverLab: Summer Float Paddle at River Park – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1-3pm
Norwood Park Summer Solstice Wine Stroll – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2-5pm
Chicago Full Moon Jam at Arrington Lagoon (Evanston) – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6-9:30pm | Free
Budweiser Concert Series: OK Go at Gallagher Way – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6-9pm
Pride Night at the Shedd Aquarium (21+) – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 6-10:30pm – High-energy DJs and an ocean-themed drag showcase.
An Evening with John Cusack and Screening of Grosse Pointe Blank – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:30pm
Queer Prom – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7-10pm | Free
Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier – Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10pm | Free
The Jury Experience – Frankenstein on Trial: The Man Who Defied God: Will Chicago Deliver Justice? – Sunday, June 14, 2026, 5:30pm
Willem de Kooning Drawing Exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago – Opens June 14, 2026 (Member previews: June 11–13, 2026)
Eugene Onegin at Lyric Opera House – Through June 14, 2026
More Things to Do in Chicago Next Weekend
In addition to the weekend events listed above, below are more of the best things to do in Chicago next weekend:
Attend a Candlelight Concert
Chicago’s Candlelight Concerts is a series of special classical music concerts that take place in beautiful venues bathed in candlelight. Some of the concerts taking place next weekend include:
The Lord of the Rings
Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
You can find the full list of candlelight concerts in Chicago here.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is an immersive adventure that lets you and your friends become heroes, fighting spiders, creepers, and skeletons on your quest to rescue villagers from a zombie attack. Explore eight interactive Minecraft rooms and gather resources for your quest in these interactive biomes. Practice your Minecrafting skills with a handheld Orb to chop down trees, collect resources, and fight mobs.
Where: 9900 Berwyn Ave, in the Pearl District, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to purchase tickets.
AirOtic Soirée
AirOtic Soirée is a bold, sensual and provocative cabaret-circus experience blending high-level acrobatics, seductive choreography and visual artistry. After sold-out runs across the U.S. and Europe, it is returning to Chicago for a full summer run. 21+ with valid ID.
Where: Experience 868, 868 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to purchase tickets.
Take an Architecture River Cruise
An architecture river cruise is a must do Chicago experience.
Watch a Drunk Shakespeare Play
Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry. Set within a speakeasy, five actors attempt to perform a Shakespearean play after one of them downs multiple shots of various alcohols. Every show is different depending on who is drinking and what they’re drinking. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Where: The Lounge At The Lion, 182 North Wabash Avenue
Cost: Prices start at $29 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Take a Spray Paint ‘n’ Sip Urban Art Workshop
Grab some spray paint and unleash your inner street artist at a Spray Paint ‘n’ Sip Urban Art Workshop. This interactive spray paint workshop will teach you the ins and outs of working with spray paint and other elements of graffiti and street art as you create your own painted mural.
Where: Studio W.I.P. – Uptown, 1047 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: $45 per person for adults. Click here to purchase tickets.
Wondra: Immerse yourself in the magic of nature
Looking for a fun activity for kids? Head to the suburbs for Wondra, where each space invites curious minds to discover hidden details, dazzling colors, and natural awe-scapes that spark imagination and evoke wonder. Experience nature’s wonders in a whole new light with this immersive journey.
Where: 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to see prices and purchase tickets in advance.
As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago next weekend. If you are looking for things to do during the week, here are more things to do in Chicago in June.
