Things to do in the summer in Chicago
Check out the best festivals, concerts and more things to do in the summer in Chicago to make the most of every minute
Cram all the festivals, concerts, lazy beach days, baseball games and road trips you can into Chicago's four short summer months. Our guide is packed with the best things to do in the summer, complete with amazing seasonal events, activities and fun plans to add to your calendar of burger cookouts. From major annual blowouts like Lollapalooza to the best place to drink a cocktail outside, our summer guide lets you make the most of every minute of sunshine.
Things to do in the summer in Chicago
Go to the beautiful beach(es)
Rhe beach is one of the most popular places in Chicago
Hang out in a beer garden
There's no better place to spend Chicago's glorious summer than a beer garden
Watch Movies in the Parks
This year's schedule includes over 200 screenings in parks across the city
Find Chicago's most beautiful buildings
Discover Chicago's most popular and hidden wonders
Wind down on a boat tour
Appreciate architectural wonders from a new vantage point
Wind up in a helicopter tour
Get the best view of Chicago's picturesque urban sprawl
Eating and drinking
See a ballgame
Outdoor fun
Events by month
Chicago events in June
Start your summer by hitting the beach or taking to the street for Taste of Randolph
Chicago events in July
Fireworks, giant balloons and the smell of barbecue fill the air in July
Chicago events in August
Enjoy summer's last month by partying with the masses at Lolla or taking a trip to the State Fair
Chicago events in September
Close out the last days of pool weather with Jazz Fest and German celebrations
Concerts by month
June concert calendar
Flight of the Conchords, Tame Impala, Florence + the Machine and more heat up your June
July concert calendar
Adele, Drake and Chicago's biggest summer music festivals reign over summer.
August concert calendar
Wilco, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Billy Joel close out summer music festival season
September concert calendar
Concerts might be moving indoors, but that's no cause for complaint
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