Searching for what to do next weekend in Chicago? Below are the top things to do in Chicago next weekend (May 17-19, 2024). You can find the best things to do this weekend here.
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Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are the best weekend events in Chicago:
Chicago Mayfest – May 17-19, 2024
AirOtic Soirée: A Sensual Cirque Cabaret! – Saturday, May 18, 2024
Renegade Craft Fair – May 18-19, 2024
Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair – May 18-19, 2024
The 27th Annual Asian American Showcase – May 17–23, 2024
Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are more events taking place in Chicago next weekend:
Millennium Park Summer Workout – Saturday, May 18, 2024 8-11:45am | FREE
35th Annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius – Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE
Swing into Summer (at Navy Pier) – Saturday, May 18, 2024 11AM-7PM | FREE
American Writers Festival – Sunday, May 19, 2024 | FREE
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay – Friday, May 17, 2024
Pink Party at the Zoo – Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo – Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30 – 10pm
Nature On Tap: Wild World – Miracles in Conservation (21+ after-hours event at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum) – Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6-9pm
Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K – Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Chicago Fight For Air Climb – Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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:
Take an Architecture River Cruise
Taking an architecture river cruise is a must when visiting Chicago.
See Digital Art Projections at Art on the Mart
Art on theMART, projecting contemporary artwork across the 2.5-acre river-façade of theMART, recently resumed its nightly shows with a new commission by internationally acclaimed artist Nora Turato.
When: 30-minute program of projections are shown twice nightly.
Where: The Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654. Spectators can watch the show from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk on Wacker Drive between Wells Street and Franklin Street.
Titanic: The Exhibition
Titanic: The Exhibition is ending its limited time run in the Chicago area in a few weeks. This interactive experience allows you to step inside recreations of the Titanic’s interior. Immerse yourself in the stories of its passengers, see hundreds of artifacts, and discover the tale of the design, creation, launch, maiden voyage, and tragedy of the historic ship.
Where: 4963 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077 (about 17 miles from downtown Chicago)
Cost: Price varies. Click here for full prices and to 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 May.
