Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art exhibits, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, and tons of winter happenings like Black History Month events, Polar Adventure Days and ice skating in a downtown park.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Feb. 21 – 23, 2025. Please note that all events are subject to change.
Polar Adventure Days
Make the most of the wintry weather during Polar Adventure Days, a free outdoor program from the Chicago Park District. Held at Big Marsh Park, the event features activities like a roaming puppet show, encounters with live animals, demonstrations from husky sled teams, ice carvings, winter crafts, live music, hot cocoa, and more.
MagicCon: Chicago
MagicCon: Chicago will gather fans of Magic: The Gathering from all over the world to McCormick Place, featuring an abundance of unique merch, play events, and more.
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
This year’s Spring Flower Show, "Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…
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Commemorative Day | Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month at CHM as we look at the ways art has been a vehicle for social change in Chicago’s African American community. Enjoy hands–on arts activities, music, and…
Andersonville Restaurant Week
Andersonville Restaurant Week is back! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again showcase the abundance of great restaurants throughout the district. Restaurant…
Black Creativity Career Showcase at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Join us in celebrating Black Creativity at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! Kids and families are invited to talk with Black STE(A)M professionals…
CLUE Live on Stage!
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll…
The Terminator in Concert
Venue: The Auditorium Date: February 22, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $69 – $99 Experience the groundbreaking cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel’s…
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote
After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors…
Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret
Join us for an evening of Valentine's Day themed sketch comedy, improv, and original musical numbers featuring a cast of graduates from the Second City…
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park. Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…
Fool for Love
In a sweltering motel room in the Mojave Desert, May and Eddie lick their wounds and get ready for another relentless round. This brawl is…
The Infinite Wrench
Don't miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Our Lived Experience
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm - 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…
Fat Ham
A boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black, queer discovery of self and resilience in this Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining…
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
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