Upcoming Events in Chicago

#SummertimeChi is here! With warm weather making an appearance, the event calendar is filling up fast. I’ve compiled a list of things to do in Chicago this summer including a variety of festivals and events. While it doesn’t include everything, I made sure to include some of my favorites and those on my to-do list!

June 2022 Events

Fireworks at Navy Pier

• Date: June 1-September 3, 2022
• Location: Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Avenue)
• Cost: Free
• Features: Firework show
• Photo: navypier.org

Pixar Putt

• Date: June-August 21, 2022
• Location: Polk Brothers Park at Navy Pier (600 E Grand Ave.)
• Cost: $31-$33
• Features: mini golf
• Photo: pixarputt.com/chicago

Wings of Mexico

• Date: June-October 1, 2022
• Location: Plaza of the Americas (410 N. Michigan Ave.)
• Cost: Free
• Features: photo opportunity
• Photo: by yours truly

Rooftop Cinema Club

• Date: June-July 4, 2022
• Location: The Emily Hotel (311 N Morgan St.)
• Cost: $18.75–$27.75
• Features: outdoor cinema, personal headphones, classic movie snacks, full bar, city views
• Photo: facebook.com/rooftopcinemaclub

JoJo’s Retro Summer

• Date: June-September 5, 2022
• Location: JoJo’s Shake Bar River North
• Cost: reservations, dining
• Features: 90’s themed patio, retro cocktails, shakes, regular & Retro Summer food menu
• Photo: facebook.com/jojosshakebar

Lincoln Park Greek Fest

• Date: June 3-5, 2022
• Location: St. George Greek Orthodox Church (2701 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL)
• Cost: $10 suggested donation
• Features: live music, entertainment, food
• Photo: lincolnparkgreekfest.com

Jack’s Big City Ranch

• Date: June 3-August 27, 2022
• Location: Goose Island (1261 West LeMoyne)
• Cost: $23-$69
• Features: photo opps, mini golf, mechanical bull, go karts, axe throwing, gem mining, food & drink
• Photo: facebook.com/bigcityranchchicago
• Fun Fact: same company & location as Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up and Jack Frost Winter Village

Do Division Street Fest

• Date: June 3-5, 2022
• Location: Division Street between Damen & Leavitt (2000-2200 W Division St. Chicago IL 60622)
• Cost: $10 optional donation
• Features: live music, food, local artists, retail vendors, family fun fest, fashion shows
• Photo: westtownchamber.org

Windy City Hot Dog Fest

• Date: June 4-5, 2022
• Location: Portage Park (4000 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago IL)
• Cost: Unknown
• Features: hot dogs, live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, dog parade
• Photo: chicagoevents.com

Run for the Zoo 5k & 10k

• Date: June 5, 2022
• Location: Lincoln Park Zoo
• Cost: $25-$54
• Features: 5k, 10k, swag bag, scenic views, post-race celebration
• Photo: runsignup.com

Chicago Blues Festival

• Date: June 9-12, 2022
• Location: Millennium Park (Michigan Ave. & Columbus Ave.)
• Cost: Free admission
• Features: live music
• Photo: wdcb.org

Puerto Rican Festival and People’s Parade

• Date: June 9-12, 2022 (9th – carnival opens, 10th – festival opens, 11th – parade, 12th – closing day)
• Location: Humboldt Park (Division Street)
• Cost: Unknown
• Features: carnival rides, live music, food, dancing, artisans, parade
• Photo: secretchicago.com

Andersonville Midsommarfest

• Date: June 10-12, 2022
• Location: Andersonville’s Clark Street corridor (5200 N Clark St.)
• Cost: $10 suggested donation
• Features: live music, food, dancing, vendors, pet parade
• Photo: andersonville.org

Old Town Art Fair

• Date: June 11-12, 2022
• Location: Old Town triangle
• Cost: $12 per adult, kids are free
• Features: live music, artists, garden walk, food
• Photo: oldtownartfair.org

Grant Park Music Festival

• Date: Select Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays June 15-August 20, 2022
• Location: Grant Park
• Cost: Free seating available, $26-$100 for reserved closer spots
• Features: live music, bring-your-own food, beer and wine available for purchase
• Photo: grantparkmusicfestival.com

Summer Smash Festival

• Date: June 17-19, 2022
• Location: Douglas Park
• Cost: 3-Day GA $275 + service fees, 3-Day VIP $450 + service fees
• Features: live music, food
• Photo: thesummersmash.com

Chicago Pride Fest

• Date: June 18-19, 2022
• Location: Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.
• Cost: $15 suggested donation
• Features: live music, food, art vendors, dancing, drag shows, pride parade, pet parade, giveaways
• Photo: chicagopride.gopride.com

Gold Coast Art Fair

• Date: June 18-19, 2022
• Location: Grant Park’s Butler Field (S Lake Shore Dr & E Monroe St)
• Cost: $10, free for children 12 and under
• Features: live music, artists, food
• Photo: chicagoparent.com

Célébrez en Rosé

• Date: June 25, 2022
• Location: Burnham Park (4100 S Lake Shore Dr)
• Cost: GA $85 + fee, Wine Admission $130 + fee, Rose Garden Lounge $200 + fee, plus more
• Features: live entertainment, photo installations, food, cashless bars, lawn games
• Photo: facebook.com/celebrezenrose

Pride in the Park Chicago

• Date: June 25-26, 2022
• Location: Grant Park (between Columbus Dr. and Lakeshore Dr. on E Monroe St.)
• Cost: $45-$300
• Features: live music, food
• Photo: facebook.com/prideparkchi

July 2022 Events

Chicago SummerDance

• Date: July 6-September 17, 2022
• Location: Varies per event
• Cost: Free admission
• Features: live entertainment
• Photo: chicago.gov/city

Taste of Chicago

• Date: July 8-10, 2022
• Location: Grant Park (Jackson & Columbus)
• Cost: Free admission
• Features: food trucks, live music
• Photo: nbcchicago.com

Millennium Art Festival

• Date: July 15-17, 2022
• Location: Michigan Avenue & E Lake St.
• Cost: Free admission
• Features: artists, food, live music
• Photo: amdurproductions.com

Museum of Ice Cream

• Date: July 16-September 1, 2022
• Location: Tribune Tower (435 North Michigan Ave.)
• Cost: $36-$44
• Features: 14 installations, ice cream treats, ice cream history, retail shop
• Photo: instagram.com/museumoficecream

Pizza City Fest

• Date: July 23-24, 2022
• Location: West Loop (1340 W Washington)
• Cost: $59-$249 + service fees
• Features: all you can eat from 18 vendors, book signings, drinks available for purchase
• Photo: starevents.com

Sundays on State

• Date: Sundays July 24-September 4, 2022
• Location: State & Lake (190 N State Street)
• Cost: Free admission
• Features: food, shopping, arts
• Photo: starevents.com

Lollapalooza

• Date: July 28-31, 2022
• Location: Grant Park
• Cost: $125 and up
• Features: live music, food and drink for purchase
• Photo: lollapalooza.com

August 2022 Events

Windy City Smokeout

• Date: August 4-7, 2022
• Location: United Center parking lot
• Cost: $44.95-$184.95 + service fee
• Features: live music, food and drinks for purchase, photo opportunities
• Photo: windycitysmokeout.com

Dancing in the Street

• Date: August 5-7, 2022
• Location: Hubbard Street between Paulina and Wood (1700 W. Hubbard Street)
• Cost: $10 suggested donation
• Features: live music, dancing, food & retail vendors
• Photo: westtownchamber.org

LatiNxt Music Festival

• Date: August 6-7, 2022
• Location: Polk Bros Park (600 E. Grand Avenue)
• Cost: Free
• Features: live music
• Photo: navypier.org

Stan’s Donut Run

• Date: August 27, 2022
• Location: Solider Field
• Cost: $39.99+ (cost will increase as the event gets closer)
• Discount: $6 off with promo code SWEATINGCHAMPAGNE
• Features: 5k, 10k, swag bag, mini donuts on course
• Photo: donut5k.com