Chicago June 2026

Chicago June 2026 Events

Chicago June 2026 Events

Chicago in June is an Extravaganza of Events and Festivals

Average temperature low and high: 53°-66°
In June, Chicago is the belle of the Midwest ball, donning her best weather for you. Fancy a run with the critters? "Run for the Zoo" invites you to scamper amidst animal habitats. Blues your groove? The world's largest Blues Festival has you covered. A smorgasbord of events await: Swedish culture at Andersonville Midsommarfest, a sizzling Pride Bar Crawl, the genre-hopping Heatwave Music Festival, the colorful Pride Fest, and the drool-worthy Food Truck Fest. Pack your dancing shoes and an appetite.

June Event Calendar

Strawberry Festival

Strawberry Festival

Take a trip to Historic Downtown Long Grove for the sweet Strawberry Fest. Celebrate the best fruit there with live music, activities, and local chefs serving strawberry-inspired cuisine. Admission is just $5, and kids 12 and under are free. 

Navy Pier Pride

Navy Pier Pride

Head down to Chicago's Navy Pier Pride for a free celebration of love. Fun activities and live performances will be held throughout the day and night, including dancing, storytelling, and live music in the beer garden.  

Chicago Events in June

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in Chicago

Things to Do in Chicago in June

Kayak Down the Chicago River

Kayak Down the Chicago River
Chicago is awesome for outdoor lovers too. Consider going for a Kayak ride down the Chicago River; there are tons of places you can go to get a unique view of the city's skyline and surrounding nature areas.

Visit the Smart Museum of Art

Visit the Smart Museum of Art
While you're in town, make a stop at this museum on the University of Chicago's campus. The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art has a permanent collection of 15,000 works of art, often used for students at the university, but also open for public viewing.