Searching for what to do next weekend in Chicago? Below are the top things to do in Chicago next weekend (February 28-March 2, 2025) including the best events and winter activities.
(You can find the best things to do this weekend here.)
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Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are the best next weekend events in Chicago:
Materialities Community Day at the Driehaus Museum – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11am-5pm | FREE but reservations suggested
Global Connections International Carnivale celebration at Navy Pier – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 1-5pm | FREE
Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Experience at About Last Knife – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 6:00 & 8:30pm
Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois at North Avenue Beach – Sunday, March 2, 2025
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case – Sunday, March 2, 2025, 6pm & 8:30pm
Oscar Party at Arrogant Frog (Lincoln Park) – Sunday, March 2, 2025, 6-11:30pm | FREE
Chicago Oscars Watch Party at Midwest Brewing Company (West Loop) – Sunday, March 2, 2025, 8pm | FREE
Chopin In The City – February 21 – March 1, 2025
Andersonville Restaurant Week – February 21-March 2, 2025
Jurassic Quest – February 28-March 2, 2025
POP Cats Chicago 2025: Illinois’ Ultimate Cat Convention – March 1-2, 2025 – Cat-themed environment, making it one of the most unique feline festivals with whimsical street art, interactive exhibits, and photo-perfect moments. POP Cats™ partners with local rescues to create catios, where you can meet adoptable cats in an interactive environment.
The Inspired Home Show – March 2-4, 2025
Greektown Restaurant Week – March 1-7, 2025
North Side Restaurant Week – February 27 – March 9, 2025
CLUE at CIBC Theatre – Through March 2, 2025
A Raisin in the Sun at Court Theatre – Through March 2, 2025
Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley at Cortelyou Commons at DePaul University – Through March 2, 2025
More Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are the more weekend events taking place next weekend in Chicago:
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings (Oak Park) – Friday, February 28, 2025, 4:00pm, 6:15pm & 8:30pm
Bike Winter Art Show 2025 Closing Agitator Artist Collective – Friday, February 28, 2025, 7-10pm
Toast to the Pier – Friday, February 28, 2025, 7-9pm
FREE Community Pop-Up Thrift Boutique at Chicago Public Library- Austin-Irving Branch – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12-3pm
The Newport Peekeasy: Burlesque and Variety Show – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7:00–8:30pm
Fat Ham in Goodman’s Owen Theatre – Extended through March 9, 2025
Circus Quixote at Lookingglass Theatre – Through March 30, 2025
More Things to Do in Chicago Next Weekend
In addition to the weekend events listed above, below are more of the best things to do in Chicago next weekend:
Love Struck – AirOtic Soirée
Love Struck – AirOtic Soirée, a Valentine’s themed burlesque-style cirque cabaret ends its limited time run on March 1, 2025.
Where: Joy District, 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Cost: Price varies. Click here for full prices and to purchase tickets in advance.
Shop at an Indoor Farmers Market
You can find several indoor winter farmers markets in Chicago taking place next weekend:
Green City Market (Avondale) – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 8am–1pm
South Loop Farmers Market – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9am-1pm
Wicker Park Winter Farmers Market – Sunday, March 2, 2025, 9am-2pm
Winter Farmers Market at Water Tower Place – Sunday, March 2, 2025, 12pm-4pm
Watch a Drunk Shakespeare Play
Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry. Set within a speakeasy, five actors attempt to perform a Shakespearean play after one of them downs multiple shots of various alcohols. Every show is different depending on who is drinking and what they’re drinking. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Where: The Lounge At The Lion, 182 North Wabash Avenue
Cost: Prices start at $29 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Take a Spray Paint ‘n’ Sip Urban Art Workshop
Grab some spray paint and unleash your inner street artist at a Spray Paint ‘n’ Sip Urban Art Workshop. This interactive spray paint workshop will teach you the ins and outs of working with spray paint and other elements of graffiti and street art as you create your own painted mural.
Where: Studio W.I.P. – Uptown, 1047 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: $40 per person for adults. Click here to purchase tickets.
Go Outdoor Ice Skating
Many outdoor ice skating rinks in Chicago are closed for the season but you can still go ice skating at the skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park.
Spring Flower Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory
See the annual Spring Flower Show, “Rooted in Mystery” at the Garfield Park Conservatory, which explores the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do plus a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory
See the annual Spring Flower Show, “Spectrum of Spring” at the free Lincoln Park Conservatory which highlights the color families of plants and flowers and offers a unique design and color scheme.
As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago next weekend. If you are looking for things to do during the week, here are more things to do in Chicago in February and Chicago in March.
