Millennium Park
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Millennium Park. HistoryGuide currently has 28 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Daily | Ice Skating at Millennium Park. Enjoy free ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Plaza at Millennium Park. Open to the public. Skate rental is $7. Closes at 8pm… (Sports - Ice Skating) |
| Daily | Family Fun Festival presented by Target. Join the fun all summer long under the tent at Chase Promenade North, with interactive activities and musical games for kids of… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| Every Sun Every Mon Every Tue More... | Red Bull Art of Can Exhibition. A nationwide hunt for creativity that challenges artists to to create works of art with one caveat...the primary material for th… (Arts - Art Exhibit) |
| Every Sun Every Mon Every Tue More... | Skate Millennium Park. Take a spin around the rink with family and friends at this Chicago winter tradition. Operation is weather permitting, so please… (Community) |
| Daily | Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities. Featuring the innovative works of four internationally acclaimed Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette May… (Arts - Art Exhibit) |
| Every Sat | Millennium Park Summer Workouts. The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn with a series of 45-minute workouts including Pilates, Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing… (Health & Fitness) |
| Daily | Franz West: Millennium Park. Set in Millennium Park, this exhibition features two major works by Austrian artist Franz West - Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (20… (Arts - Art Exhibit) |
| 07/04/10 | July 4th Concert. Grant Park Orchestra Concert. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 08/22/10 | Qi Xi. The spectacular Qi Xi returns to Millennium Park with an engaging, public presentation of music, martial arts, and dance. (Performance) |
| 09/19/10 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Riccardo Muti conductor. Arrive early to picnic on the lawn and enjoy a special pre-concert performances by Chicago youth. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony) 312-294-3000. |
| 07/16/11 | Midwest Classic YoYo Contest. The finest competitors in the country will gather in Chicago to test their skill, swap tricks, pick up the latest gear, and comp… (Miscellaneous) 440-606-6333. |
| 07/04/12 | Grant Park Music Festival - Independence Day Celebration. The Grant Park Music Festival's annual Independence Day celebration concert conducted by Christopher Bell will feature beloved f… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/05/12 | Loops and Variations. Discover Millennium Park's innovative music series, mixing new music with electronica at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. A Winged Vi… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/06/12 | Red Carpet to Redbook. Grab your best girlfriends and join then at Red Carpet to Redbook where you'll be treated like a VIP. Check out the editors' fal… (Retail - Retail Event) |
| 05/11/13 | Chicago Kidney Action Day. The American Kidney Fund is providing free kidney health screenings. The event features free kidney health screenings, healthy f… (Community) |
| 10/12/13 | Redbook's Studio Red. Discover the season's latest looks in beauty and fashion, enter to win amazing prizes and grab some great swag from brands like… (Retail - Retail Event) |
| 07/04/15 | Grant Park Mucis Festival - Independence Day Salute. Christopher Bell leads the Grant Park Orchestra for its annual Independence Day Salute, full of patriotic favorites including Ge… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/04/16 | Grant Park Mucis Festival - Independence Day Salute. The 110-voice National Youth Choir of Scotland, under the direction of Christopher Bell, joins the Chicago Youth Symphony Orches… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 04/04/17 | The Office Christmas Party Money Booth. In celebration of the Blu-ray & DVD debut of the uproarious comedy Office Christmas Party, fans will have a chance to step insid… (Community) |
| 09/28/19 | Chicago Gourmet - Saturday. Visitors can take part in food, wine, beer and spirit tastings, attend seminars, and watch celebrity chefs create incredible di… (Festivals) |
| 09/29/19 | Chicago Gourmet - Sunday. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival. (Festivals) |
| 11/29/19 12/06/19 12/13/19 | Caroling at Cloud Gate. Bundle up and belt out holiday classics during Caroling at Cloud Gate. The festive series is part concert, part sing-along with… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 06/10/11 06/11/11 06/12/11 More... | Chicago Blues Festival. A free, four-day blues festival held annually in Millennium Park, Chicago, the world's largest of its kind, featuring multiple s… (Festivals - Music) |
| 07/12/25 | Chicago Gospel Music Festival. The festival showcases a diverse mix of performances, ranging from traditional choirs and contemporary gospel artists to innovat… (Festivals - Music) |
| 08/23/25 | Chicago House Music Festival. Honoring the Chicago-born house music genre, this multi-day celebration features a dynamic mix of live DJ sets and performances… (Festivals - Music) |
| 09/04/09 09/05/09 09/06/09 More... | Chicago Jazz Festival. With a diverse lineup, the festival highlights both local jazz talent and acclaimed artists from across the country and around t… (Festivals - Music) |
| 11/21/25 | Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Features live entertainment and the official lighting of the city's Christmas tree.. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 12/05/25 12/12/25 12/19/25 | Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along. The Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along invites evertone to sing out and celebrate Chicago's diverse holiday traditions at The Be… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
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