04-06-2025
Millennium Park's free summer lineup includes outdoor concerts, movies and workout classes
Getting outside is a quintessential warm weather experience in Chicago, a city that is known for its massive park system. This season, whether you want to watch a movie, listen to music, or join a Pilates, Zumba, or cardio kickboxing class, head to Millennium Park where a lively lineup of events are taking place all summer long. Best part: They're all totally free.
Millennium Park's Summer Film Series, which includes fan-favorite and family-friendly movies like The Sandlot, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, will be shown on a 40-foot LED screen on Tuesday evenings beginning July 1 and running through August 19. Arrive early to secure your spot ahead of the 6:30 p.m. screenings (gates open at 5:00 p.m.), held either at Jay Pritzker Pavilion or on the park's Great Lawn.
You can check out the full 2025 lineup of films below:
More of a music fan? The Summer Music Series features free outdoor gigs from both established professional stars as well as new musical acts, running from June 26 through August 7 at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can hear a variety of diverse music, from Brazilian rockers Novos Baianos (July 21) to Chicago-based trio Horsegirl (July 28) to soul-jazz outfit Orchestra Resavoir (August 4). Check out everyone taking the Millennium Park stage below:
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And if you want to work up a sweat, the park's Summer Workouts Series is also back again this season—happening most Saturdays through August 30, complimentary fitness classes are offered at Millennium Park, the Great Lawn, and Wrigley Square. From 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., you can stretch and sculpt with new and old friends in a series of 45-minute workouts including Pilates, yoga, cardio kickboxing and Zumba. For your comfort, bring your own water bottle, towel, and yoga mat.
After your workout, head to Double Clutch Plaza where attendees earn a special perk: Flash your yoga mat between 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. for a complimentary mimosa with the purchase of an entrée.
