Searching for what to do next weekend in Chicago? Below are the top things to do in Chicago next weekend (August 2-4, 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 next weekend events in Chicago:
Lollapalooza – August 1-4, 2024
Dancing In The Streets (West Town) – August 2-4, 2024
Jeff Fest – August 2-4, 2024
Edison Park Fest – August 2-4, 2024
Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival – Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.| FREE
More Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are more events taking place next weekend in Chicago:
Taylorville: (All Ages with parent or guardian) at Joe’s on Weed Street – Friday, August 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Sinatra Under the Stars – Sunday, August 4, 2024
Bugapalooza at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum – Sunday, August 4, 2024 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bruckner Symphony No. 4 at Harris Theater – August 2 & 3, 2024
Skyline Sessions (at Navy Pier) – Friday, August 2, 2024 5:00-9:00 pm | FREE
Millennium Park Summer Workout – Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 8-11:45am | FREE
Live on the Lake (at Navy Pier) – Saturday, August 3, 2024 2:00 pm – 11:10 pm | FREE
Wave Wall Stage (at Navy Pier) – Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 4PM & 4:30PM | FREE
Wave Wall Wax Performance(at Navy Pier) – Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE
Live on the Lake (at Navy Pier) – Sunday, August 4, 2024 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE
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:
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
The Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience is ending its limited time run in Chicago this summer. This immersive experience brings you face-to-face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years. From the turkey-sized Velociraptors to the mighty T-rex, interact with life-sized, moving animatronics of a large variety of species, and see these magnificent creatures in their natural Jurassic habitat. Kids can enjoy a “Budding Experts” interactive space, where they can become paleontologists and tame the most iconic dinosaurs. Children ages 3 and under enter free of charge.
Where: Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago, 2367 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Cost: Price varies. Click here for full prices and to purchase tickets in advance.
Bouncy Games
The Bouncy Games (Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago, 2367 W Logan Blvd) is another limited time experience in Chicago for kids. This large inflatable course is full of giant slides and obstacle courses for kids 3+.
Where: Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago, 2367 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
Cost: Price varies. Click here for full prices and to purchase tickets in advance.
Take an Architecture River Cruise
Chicago has amazing architecture and the best way to enjoy it is joining an architecture river cruise.
Watch Free Fireworks at Night
If you are looking for a fun thing to do in Chicago at night, Navy Pier puts on a free fireworks show on Wednesday and Saturday nights during the month of June.
While you can watch the fireworks show from Navy Pier, you can also watch the show from various spots along the Lakefront.
If you enjoy guided tours, you can see the fireworks and other must see attractions on this fireworks segway tour.
Another great option for watching the fireworks is a lake or river cruise which will stop on the water for passengers to enjoy the show.
Check Out the New Flyover Chicago at Navy Pier
Flyover Chicago, an immersive flyover experience, is Chicago’s newest attraction.
Other fun attractions at Navy Pier include a large Ferris wheel (click here to purchase a fast pass ticket and skip the long line) and other rides and games.
Navy Pier is also home to the Chicago Children’s Museum which is perfect for toddlers and younger kids.
Look for Street Art
Chicago is full of street art and there are always new murals popping up. One of the most famous Chicago murals is “Moose Bubblegum Bubble” (pictured above) by Jacob Watts located at 33 E. Ida B. Wells Drive. It is part of the Wabash Arts Corridor which is walking distance to Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and other tourist attractions.
Another famous mural is the Greetings From Chicago Mural at 2226 N Milwaukee Ave. You can see this mural and other street art on this street art tour.
Titanic: The Exhibition
Titanic: The Exhibition is ending its limited time run in the Chicago suburbs 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 August.
