Exhibitions in Chicago

Check out happening exhibitions events all around Chicago, IL

Wells Street Art Festival 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street

Chicago Build

 Wed, 28 Oct at 09:30 am McCormick Place Free

Chicago Got Sole

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm Navy Pier USD 14 to 63

4th of July Late Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago

 Fri, 13 Mar Chicago Symphony Center

4th of July Afternoon Cruise on Lake Michigan

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Sustainable Futures: Where Sustainability Leaders Connect

 Wed, 28 Oct at 11:15 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Old Town Art Fair - Artist Nha Vuu and Chris Wheeler

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm Old Town Triangle Association

Illinois Free Wednesday

 Wed, 15 Jul at 09:00 am 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

4th of July Late Afternoon Cruise Independence Celebration

 Sat, 04 Jul at 03:00 pm Anita Dee ONE Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 35 to 68

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Chicago

 Thu, 23 Apr Chicago Symphony Center

Old Town Art Fair 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town

2026 Gold Coast Art Fair

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park's Butler Field USD 13

July 3rd Premier Cruise Independence Celebration on Lake Michigan

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 25 to 47

2026 IHCC Annual Business Conference and Expo

 Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier USD 0 to 4,057

IMPORTEXPO - Chicago 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:00 pm McCormick Place

IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibition Booth Builder in Chicago

 Sun, 12 Jul at 09:00 am McCormick Place Free

The HVACR Networking Exchange

 Wed, 28 Oct at 01:45 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Meet the Speakers!

 Wed, 28 Oct at 04:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Southport Art Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 am Southport Art Fest Free

Afterwork Sunset or Fireworks Social Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Mon, 25 May at 07:30 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 27 to 42

Third Coast Tattoo Show 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 03:00 pm Morgan MFG USD 0 to 559

AI & Digital Construction Industry Mixer

 Wed, 28 Oct at 12:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Dinopalooza 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Chicago Old Town Art & Craft Street Festival

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am West Division Street Free

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Lake Cruise on Saturday, September 5th

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 30 to 58

The Chicago Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Vendor/Artist Reservations)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 08:00 pm Reggies

Midwest Builders & Contractors Connect

 Thu, 29 Oct at 12:30 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Connecting Real Estate & Facilities Leaders

 Thu, 29 Oct at 10:00 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Connecting The Architecture & Design Community

 Thu, 29 Oct at 01:45 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

The Midwest's Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction

 Thu, 29 Oct at 03:00 pm McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

Renegade Chicago ~ Wicker Park

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Wicker Park, Chicago, Illinois

Downtown Chicago Summer Artisan Fair

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 401 N Michigan Ave Free

Fulton Market Makers Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 916 W Fulton Market Free

Gold Coast Art Fair (68th annual)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park

Renegade Chicago ~ Logan Square

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am Logan Square, Chicago, Illinois

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Ave & E Lake St, Chicago

The 2026 Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 1559 South Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Chicago Small Business Expo 2026

 Wed, 10 Jun at 09:30 am Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum (UIC Forum) USD 0 to 719

Spectator Pass - Checkeditout 2026: The Chicago Porsche Convergence

 Sat, 22 Aug at 09:00 am 1350 W Fulton Market USD 0 to 1,069

Free Wednesday

 Wed, 27 May 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

The Unveiling: A Design Fair Edit

 Mon, 08 Jun at 10:00 am 215 W Chicago Ave Free

Fulton Market "Loop Da Loop" 5k Run + Street Festival

 Sun, 26 Jul at 08:00 am 954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607-1323, United States

Labor Day Weekend Evening Lake Cruise on Sunday, September 6th

 Sun, 06 Sep at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II Boarding at Dusable Harbor (See map and directions at bottom of page for exact location) USD 20 to 42

Dozin' with the Dinos

 Fri, 06 Nov at 06:00 pm 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Latina Expo 2026 – Chicago | Empowerment, Innovation & Community

 Fri, 23 Oct at 10:00 am Malcolm X College USD 23

Safe & Sound: Where Fire & Security Connect

 Thu, 29 Oct at 11:15 am McCormick Place - East Building / Lake Side Center Free

3rd Annual Six Corners Vintage & Artisan Fest

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 4800 W Irving Park Rd Free

Cars at Lincoln Common - Spectator

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:30 am Lincoln Common Parking Garage USD 0 to 39

Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour 2026!

 Fri, 19 Jun Gallery Guichard Free

Elks National Convention

Sun, 05 Jul at 07:00 am McCormick Place Chicago Convention Center/Chicago ILL.

Brews & Bites: The Ultimate Coffee & Chocolate Expo

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 20 to 297

IHCC 2026 Conferencia y EXPO Anual de Negocios

 Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 am Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier USD 0 to 4,057

Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest

 Sat, 29 Aug at 01:00 pm Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park USD 0 to 55

Summer Pop-Up Market & Elite Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

The Windy City Show

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Little Black Pearl Art And Design Academy USD 50 to 61

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown Free

Connect with the Daily Grind Podcast at Coffee Fest Chicago!

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Navy Pier Free

Chicago BookFair

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm S. Dearborn St. between Ida B. Wells & Polk St., Chicago, IL 60605.

ARC At The Lake: Jerro

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm Castaways

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Sunday 2026

 Sun, 26 Jul at 09:30 am Pullman Exhibit Hall USD 0 to 29

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Ping Tom Park

 Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Ping Tom Memorial Park Free

Copitas de Sol: A Spirited Mixer

 Sun, 09 Aug at 01:00 pm National Museum of Mexican Art

Chicago's Annual Lesbian Makers Market!

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Color Club Free

TRINKET FEST SUMMER BREAK

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm 4325 N Ravenswood Ave USD 0 to 7

Pickwick Vintage Show in Chicago | June 2026

 Sun, 21 Jun at 09:30 am Chicago Athletic Association - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt USD 12

Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 09:30 am Pullman Exhibit Hall USD 0 to 29

Art Battle Chicago - June 12, 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm SPIN Chicago USD 20 to 29

2026 Chicago Indie Spirits Expo Supplier Registration

 Mon, 28 Sep at 04:30 pm Hilton Chicago USD 642

Early Morning: The Pokémon Fossil Museum

Sat, 06 Jun 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Midwest Handmade Expo

 Fri, 28 Aug at 10:00 am 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Free

21Minus | Live

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

NATURAL HAIR FEST Kick-Off Celebration -Vendor Opportunity -Evening Event

 Sun, 28 Jun at 06:00 pm Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 118

2026 DePaul School of Design Student Showcase

 Thu, 11 Jun at 04:00 pm DePaul University - Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration Free

Chicago Bridal Expo

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:00 pm Salvage One USD 0 to 14

U-505 In-Depth Experience

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:45 am Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Windy City Boat & Yacht Show

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Burnham Harbor

Vintage on the Avenue

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am The Shops at North Bridge Free

Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:30 pm THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Free

Art&Craft outdoor Show

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 am Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park Free

The Shops - Beach Day Edition

 Sat, 11 Jul at 11:00 am Water Tower Place (Level 3 Next to JJill and White House Black Market)

Southport Makers Affair

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am Corridor Brewery & Provisions Free

July Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 19 Jul at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Bridgeport Art Center Third Friday Open Studios June 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center Chicago Free

9 VENDOR SPACES LEFT– NATURAL HAIR FEST® KICK-OFF CELEBRATION | BUY NOW

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North USD 31 to 293

Chicago Old Town Artisan Walk

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am 1763 N North Park Avenue Free

Sacred Presence: Afro-Caribbean Spirituality and the Image - a Juneteenth Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park

 Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Garden of the Phoenix Free

Chicago Photo Exhibition

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center

Gamer's Universe - Chicago Puzzle Club Booth

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Harold Washington Library

IMSS Family Day

 Sat, 25 Jul at 10:00 am International Museum of Surgical Science USD 7 to 18

Chicago Urban Makers Fair & Contemporary Brands Showcase 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Morgan MFG Free

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Luxury Brands Experience 2026

 Fri, 19 Jun at 10:00 am Morgan MFG Free

JESSE MICHAELS + MATT SKIBA ART EXHIBTION IN CHICAGO

 Thu, 30 Jul at 06:00 pm Elephant Room Gallery

Morbid Curiosities! Surgical History Tour

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 29 to 34

K-POP! Fan Event

 Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm Jackson Junge Gallery Free

Wooden Wisdom at Radius Chicago

 Sat, 15 Aug Radius Chicago

Tuesdays Together: Family Smart Find

 Tue, 23 Jun at 10:00 am Smart Museum of Art Free

Chicago Summer Pop-Up Market & Curated Brands Festival 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am Artifact Events Free

IMSS 3rd Annual Makers Fair

 Tue, 07 Jul at 05:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science Free