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, exciting sports events, and tons of Women’s History Month happenings.

Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, March 21 – 23, 2025. Please note that all events are subject to change.

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March 22
Holi at Navy Pier

This event will feature live music, dance, and interactive programming in the Aon Grand Ballroom, plus the iconic powder throwing and DJs outdoors in Navy Pier’s Beer Garden. Powder will be available for purchase on-site while supplies last!

Saturday March 22, 2025

Navy Pier

Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
March 21 – 23
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…

Garfield Park

Event details
Feb. 22 – May 7, 2025
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
March 23
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best running celebrations! The Chicago tradition continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kicks off…

Sunday March 23, 2025
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Black Creativity Night Out at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
March 21
Black Creativity Night Out at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Black Creativity Night Out is a 21+ event — part gallery walk, part party and all fun.  Get a unique view of the Black Creativity Juried Art…

March 21, 2025
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote
March 21 – 23
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…

March 21 – 23, 2025
163 E. Pearson St.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
March 21 – 23
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…

Feb. 7 to April 25, 2025
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Children of Dharma Family Matinee
March 22
Children of Dharma Family Matinee

Accessibility Services: This performance will have Audio Description. Ragamala Dance Company returns to the Harris Theater with a special Family Series performance of Children of Dharma, a new…

March 22, 2025
The 19th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival
March 22
The 19th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival

The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to the Arie Crown Theater with the 19th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival on Saturday, March 22 at 8 PM. The…

March 22, 2025
Arie Crown Theater
2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago Stars FC vs. Houston Dash
March 23
Chicago Stars FC vs. Houston Dash

The Chicago Stars FC play the Houston Dash at SeatGeek Stadium! Programming and activities for children is available before the match in our Fan Zone.…

Sunday March 23, 2025
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Mumford & Sons – Tour Before the Tour
March 22
Mumford & Sons – Tour Before the Tour

Mumford & Sons will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Mar. 22, 2025.

March 22, 2025
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
A Raisin in the Sun
March 21 – 23
A Raisin in the Sun

New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on…

March 21 – 23, 2025
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Redtwist Theatre Presents Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus
March 21 – 22
Redtwist Theatre Presents Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus

CHICAGO – Award-winning Redtwist Theatre announces an original adaption of William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown, Caroline Kidwell and Jordan…

March 21 – 22, 2025
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
The Infinite Wrench
March 21 – 22
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…

March 21 – 22, 2024
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers
March 23
Sunday March 23, 2025
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Take Two: The Improvised Movie back at The Second City!
March 22
Take Two: The Improvised Movie back at The Second City!

Take Two is a longform, narrative show consisting of TWO never-before-seen, made-up-on-the-spot movies! Give us a song, we’ll give you a movie! Based on a…

March 22, 2025
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
March 23
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…

Feb. 23 – March 30
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
March 21 – 23
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…

Nov. 8 – July 27, 2025
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.

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