Finally, summer is full-blown in the Windy City! This means it’s time for the outdoors, beaches, and cool drinks. For Chicagoans, summer is possibly the best season of the year. Even better than the holiday season, you say? Yes, of course! You just can’t beat June weather in our opinion, and that’s why some of the coolest things are happening this month. But no need to feel overwhelmed. Use our guide for things to do in Chicago this June and put all the best happenings on your radar now!
Take Dad Out For a Meal
Celebrate Father’s Day with the man of your life this month, and take dad out for a meal. Stay tuned for our father’s day dining guide, introducing you to all the special deals running that week for a proper, stylish, tasty celebration.
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It’s Chicago Cider Week!
The start of June marks another great time for beverage enthusiasts to enjoy local ciders with Chicago Cider Week. Starting on Monday, June 6, Michigan-based Virtue Cider is excited to sponsor a number of events for cider lovers to sample their recent releases and other local staples including Eris Brewery and Cider House, Right Bee Cider, Northman Cider, and more. This year’s featured events include:
- 6/6: Chicago Cider Cruise: Two-hour cruise to kick-off Chicago Cider Week featuring a number of local cideries including Eris Brewery and Cider House, RIGHT BEE Cider, Northman Cider, and more. Tickets available here starting at $79.00 (without service fee)
- 6/12: Cider Week Wrap up Event – Cider Social: To wrap up Chicago Cider Week, Virtue will partner with a number of local cideries and meaderies to host a Cider Social Tasting event. Tickets are available here starting at $50.00 (without service fee)
Celebrate National Rosé Day
June is National Rosé month, and June 12th is the official National Rosé Day. You’ll find plenty of pink parties going on that weekend, ranging from our favorite The Hampton Social to the beautiful and elegant Thorn Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy the crisp, bright, pink wine and rewind in the lazy summer afternoon. Doesn’t it sound perfect?
Go to a Pride Parade
It’s time to celebrate diversity — or just the uniqueness of each individual in general. You won’t have any trouble finding a pride parade in Chicago to show your support. There will also be plenty of restaurants and businesses running pride month fundraisers so you can have fun and give back to the community. Remember: pride month is all about free expression and being honest with ourselves. So, dress up, be gaudy, show off — we want to see your most beautiful side!
Visit Jack’s Big City Ranch
From the creative team behind popular pop-up concepts like Jack’s Pumpkin Nights, Frosty’s a Christmas Bar and Jack Frost Winter Village, Jack’s Big City Ranch will feature endless outdoor entertainment and hundreds of Instagram moments with larger-than-life installations located across two acres of land in Goose Island. Guests can also look forward to activities like Mechanical Bulls, Axe Throwing, Gem Mining, Chicago’s only outdoor Go-Kart Racing and a custom Mini Golf Course.
Have a Rooftop Date at Bar Avec
at just 27 years old, one of the city’s most up-and-coming culinary talents to watch, Chef Dylan Patel has been named chef de cuisine of avec’s 5,000 sq. ft. sister restaurant avec River North. And now, bar avec has opened and returned for the season as one of the hottest rooftop destinations in the city with a fresh new menu of Iberian Coast-inspired fare such as clam toast with vinho verde and chilled shrimp with green garlic bagna caudal, plus strong drinks & killer skyline views.
Fondue at Geja’s
Geja’s is offering several exciting ways for guests to visit and be part of the celebration, whether they are long-time fans of the restaurant or are looking to try this iconic spot for the first time! The unique fondue experience and one-of-a-kind atmosphere at Geja’s is like no other in the city and these special highlights make it all the more fun to behold:
- $57 Premier Dinners – Wednesday, June 22 – Thursday, June 30. Including signature cheese fondue, a variety of fresh meat and veggie selections, and a decadent Belgium chocolate fondue to finish!
$57 Geja’s gift card giveaway EVERY night of service during the month of June – For 57th, 114th and 171st patrons in the door!
Kick off Geja’s Summer Spanish Wine Festival with a special Spanish wine dinner event on Wednesday, June 15th
Puppy Happy Hour at Yorktown Center
Hey dog moms and dads! Yorktown Center in Lombard is hosting a Yappy Hour Doggy Ice Cream Social on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Pups will enjoy frozen treats with a build-your-own sundae bar (with all dog-friendly ingredients, of course), accompanied by ice cream cone-shaped dog treats from sponsor, It’s So Fluffy Pet Bakery. Dogs don’t get to have all of the fun—humans will have a selection of frozen treats to choose from too. And don’t forget to snap a photo with an ice-cream-themed photo op.
Join TAO for a Swedish Mid Summer Party
TAO Chicago is bringing back their standout Swedish Mid Summer Party on Thursday, June 23. The social event of the season sees that restaurant transforms into a midsummer dream with dinner, dancing, and entertainment. Think your favorite F&B from TAO Chicago, mixed with whimsically Instagrammable decor, and a lively set from DJ Chantel Jeffries.
All white attire is acquired and there will be an a la carte dinner and bottle list as part of your reservation. Guests can expect restaurant favorites like lobster fried rice, crispy orange chicken, spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice, pad thai noodles, and more! Tickets are available on OpenTable or by emailing [email protected].
