Outdoor Events in Chicago

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Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.
 
06/16/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

06/16/2019 - 9:00am
outdoor yoga
Summer Sundays Yoga Series at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
221 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
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How Much: 
$10/class

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel hosts a Summer Sundays Yoga Series on the outdoor terrace. Instructed by Athleta ambassador Monica Bright, each class will conclude with a complimentary mimosa.

06/16/2019 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Yoga in the Park
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018
Get Directions
847.349. 5008
How Much: 
Free

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is teaming up with CorePower Yoga to present free Yoga in the Park every Sunday at 10 a.m. now through August 11.

06/16/2019 - 11:00am
Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago
Lurie Garden Free Guided Tour
Millennium Park
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60202
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
312.742.1168
How Much: 
Free

Tours highlight elements of the Garden’s design, its plant life and how this applies to your home garden.

06/16/2019 - 12:00pm
Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Brunch Cruises
Odyssey Chicago River
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
8889572634
How Much: 
from $79.90

Take a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only brunch cruise.

06/16/2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Chicago Odyssey Cruises Fathers Day
Set Sail with Odyssey Cruises this Father's Day
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
866-305-2469
How Much: 
Tickets from $64.90

See the city from a whole new perspective together and treat Dad to delicious food and unbeatable skyline views on Odyssey Cruises!

06/17/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

06/17/2019 - 12:00pm
Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises
Odyssey Chicago River
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
8889572634

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

06/17/2019 - 6:30pm
Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Mystic Blue Cruises
600 E Grand Ave
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
877.299.7783
How Much: 
$25; Get discounted tickets at COMP-$12
Get Discounted Tickets*

Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise Aboard Yacht

06/17/2019 - 7:00pm
Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise
200 N Breakwater Access, Chicago, IL 60601
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
312-543-9798
How Much: 
$25; Get discounted tickets at COMP - $20
Get Discounted Tickets*

Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

06/18/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

06/18/2019 - 12:00pm
Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises
Odyssey Chicago River
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
8889572634

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

06/18/2019 - 6:30pm
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Millennium Park
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60202
Get Directions
312.742.1168
How Much: 
Free

Each screening in the series will be programmed in collaboration with a local independent film festival

06/18/2019 - 6:30pm
Free Andy Grammer Performance
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018
Get Directions
847.349. 5008
How Much: 
Free admission

Platinum selling recording artist Andy Grammer will perform an acoustic set of his hit songs at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district.

06/19/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

06/19/2019 - 7:00am to 1:00pm
The Green City Market Cookbook
Green City Market
Green City Market
1817 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Get Directions
How Much: 
Free

Green City Market provides a marketplace for purchasing sustainably grown food and connecting farmers and local producers directly to chefs and the greater Chicago community.

06/19/2019 - 12:00pm
Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises
Odyssey Chicago River
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
8889572634

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

06/19/2019 - 6:30pm
Grant Park Music Festival
Grant Park Music Festival
Millennium Park
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60202
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
312.742.1168
How Much: 
Free

For more than 80 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago’s summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music can have a transformative impact on the city.

06/20/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

06/20/2019 - 7:00am to 3:00pm
Picasso in Daley Plaza
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Daley Plaza
50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
How Much: 
Free

The Daley Plaza Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and other items every Thursday. This market accepts the LINK card.

06/20/2019 - 11:00am
Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago
Lurie Garden Free Guided Tour
Millennium Park
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60202
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
312.742.1168
How Much: 
Free

Tours highlight elements of the Garden’s design, its plant life and how this applies to your home garden.

06/20/2019 - 12:00pm
Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises
Odyssey Chicago River
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
8889572634

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

06/20/2019 - 7:00pm
“Rockin’ in the Park” 2019 Free Summer Concert Series
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL 60018
Get Directions
847.349. 5008
How Much: 
Free admission

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district will celebrate the summer with the return of the “Rockin’ in the Park” free summer concert series.

06/21/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

06/21/2019 - 11:00am
Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago
Lurie Garden Free Guided Tour
Millennium Park
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60202
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
312.742.1168
How Much: 
Free

Tours highlight elements of the Garden’s design, its plant life and how this applies to your home garden.

06/21/2019 - 12:00pm
Odyssey Chicago River Architecture Lunch Cruises
Odyssey Chicago River
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
Get Directions
8889572634

Experience an elegant take on a classic architecture boat tour aboard the Chicago River’s only lunch cruise.

06/21/2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Sangria Fest on the Beach
1603 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610
Get Directions
How Much: 
$50; Get discounted tickets at $20-$35
Get Discounted Tickets*

Sangria Fest on the Beach

06/21/2019 - 6:00pm
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Friday Nights Live!
647 Metropolitan Way , Des Plaines , IL 60016
Get Directions
How Much: 
Free

Every Summer starting in June, Friday evenings in Des Plaines feature a special line-up of performances at Metropolitan Square

06/21/2019 - 6:30pm
Grant Park Music Festival
Grant Park Music Festival
Millennium Park
205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60202
Get Directions - Save on nearby parking*
312.742.1168
How Much: 
Free

For more than 80 years, the Grant Park Music Festival has been Chicago’s summer musical sensation, demonstrating that classical music can have a transformative impact on the city.

06/22/2019 (All day)
Fun scavenger Hunt
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago
340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654
Get Directions
8056035620
How Much: 
From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.

Things to do in Chicago

From attractions to museums to concerts and more, there are so many things to do in Chicago. Click here for ideas on places to go in the Windy City.