With the weekends giving many of us time to step away from work, we must fill them with memories.
Whether exploring the parks, spending valuable time with friends and family, or attending an event in Chicago, weekends are meant to be enjoyed!
Luckily, in a city as sensational as Chicago, options are abundant. To help you make the most of your weekend, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Chicago from July 10 – 12.
Peach Fest is back at Windy Acres Farm in suburban Geneva this weekend, just one hour from downtown Chicago.
The weekend-long festival will feature delicious peach-infused treats from donuts and ice cream to jams, ciders, and more.
There will also be carnival rides, games, and fun for the whole family.
It’s WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, and the Chicago Sky is celebrating with an exclusive pop-up merch experience.
Fans can head to LiveLaunch in Fulton Market this weekend to design their own custom piece from the team’s Sky By You knoitwear line.
The pop-up is free and open to the public!
Step into a world of wonder this weekend at the Wondra experience at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
The interactive art exhibit promises an unforgettable sensory adventure featuring immersive installations, light displays, sound elements, and more.
Lombard Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts
Lombard’s Cruise Nights & Summer Concerts series combines two of America’s favorite pastimes: live music and vintage cars.
Every Saturday now through August 22, Chicagoans can head to downtown Lombard for a live concert and car show.
The 2026 music lineup features everything from Rolling Stones tributes to Motown classics, contemporary hits, and more.
Plus, there’s an exciting selection of classic and custom cars on view, and kid-friendly activities.
Take a riverboat cruise aboard the First Lady
Its riverboat cruise season again in Chicago, and there’s no better way to take in the views this weekend than a trip aboard the First Lady.
The beloved riverboat sightseeing cruise has released its full lineup for the 2026 season, packed with a wide variety of themed tours.
From a Chicago architecture adventure to a fireworks cruise and more, there’s a perfect experience for everyone.
Check out the full lineup and schedule your tour here.
The Art Institute of Chicago just added the first Norman Rockwell painting to its collection, and it features the Windy City’s own baseball heroes The Cubs!
Stop by the AIC’s American wing this weekend to see the piece up close and snap a no-flash photo where permitted.
Afterwards, unwind and grab a bite at the Chicago Athletic Association’s ornate Drawing Room lounge right across the street.
Líneas de Luz y Sombra by Cristina Kahlo at the Edith Farnsworth House
A new exhibition just launched at the famed Edith Farnsworth house in suburban Plano, designed by legendary Chicago architect Mies Van Der Rohe.
Líneas de Luz y Sombra spotlights the works of artist and curator Cristina Kahlo, great grand niece of iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
The exhibition features a series of photography works highlighting Mexican modernism and iconic architectural locations.
Grab tickets here.
Experience a magical evening as you revisit the most unforgettable moments from the Harry Potter series.
This is one of summer’s most enchanting nights, where over 1,200 drones will take flight, beautifully synchronized to the iconic music from the films.
