Chicago’s popular free workouts in Millennium Park are back!
There’s nothing quite like an outdoor workout with a front-row seat to one of the world’s most iconic city skylines.
In the heart of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park offers a stunning urban oasis where you can get your fitness fix for free (almost) every Saturday morning from late spring through summer.
Spread out your mat on the lush Great Lawn and prepare to work up a sweat as friendly instructors guide you through:
- Cardio kickboxing
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Zumba
As you plank, punch, and downward dog between the towering skyscrapers, you’ll wonder why you ever paid for a gym membership.
(Maybe not, but it’ll definitely be a nice switch!)
After your workout, treat yourself to a healthy brunch (and celebratory mimosa!) at one of the park’s plazas. Just flash your mat to score a free mimosa with your meal—the perfect Chicago-style reward for your sweat session.
With unbeatable skyline views and a festive atmosphere, working out has never been so inspiring.
Free Workouts in Millennium Park
When are the free workouts in Millennium Park?
The energizing workout series runs from May 18 to August 31, 2024, with classes kicking off at 8am and wrapping up by late morning.
Whether you’re a local looking to shake up your routine or a visitor wanting to try something unique, grab your sneakers and head to the Great Lawn.
Are the workouts really free?
Yes! Summer Workouts are supported by the McDonald’s Active Lifestyles Endowment managed by the Millennium Park Foundation. ASL interpretation will be provided for all workouts.
Where are the free workouts in Millennium Park?
They all take place on the Great Lawn in front of Pritzker Pavilion.
Learn more about Millennium Park in our complete guide.
Millennium Park Workouts Schedule
May
Saturday, May 18 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Zineb Chraibi
9-9:45am: Yoga with Rajiv Nathan
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with GiGi Tonye’
11-11:45am: Zumba with Lei Shanbhag
8-9:45am: Music by Bill MacKay
Saturday, May 25 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Zineb Chraibi
9-9:45am: Yoga with Monica Brown
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Darien Williams
11-11:45am: Zumba with Iris T. London
8-9:45am: Music by Bill MacKay
June
Saturday, June 1 • 8-9:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Jenna Zaffino
9-9:45am: Yoga with Paula Bui
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, June 8 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Kathryn Tomaszewski
9-9:45am: Yoga with Giana Gambino
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with GiGi Tonye’
11-11:45am: Zumba with Melanie Nutter
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, June 15 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Jenna Zaffino
9-9:45am: Yoga with Alexia Bauer
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Courtney Belcastro (Title Boxing Club)
11-11:45am: Zumba with Xavier Euzarraga
8-9:45am: Music by Bill MacKay
Saturday, June 22 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Kathryn Tomaszewski
9-9:45am: Yoga with James Tennant / Jim Bennitt (Tejas Yoga)
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Ivo Boykov
11-11:45am: Zumba with Tania Coleman Munuera
8-9:45am: Music by Bill MacKay
Saturday, June 29 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Jessie Novak
9-9:45am: Yoga with Ken Cox
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Seobia Rivers
11-11:45am: Zumba with Ramón Muñoz
Music by Bill McCay
July
Saturday, July 13 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Melissa Metro
9-9:45am: Yoga with Silvita Diaz Brown
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Ivo Boykov
11-11:45am: Zumba with Martha Montes
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, July 20 • 8-9:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with NK Gutierrez
9-9:45am: Yoga with Alie McManus
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, July 27• 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Raven Harris
9-9:45am: Yoga with Jane Murphy
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Seobia Rivers
11-11:45am: Zumba with Sharon Dorsey
8-9:45am: Music by Bill MacKay
August
Saturday, August 3 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Melissa Metro
9-9:45am: Yoga with Maria Rosner
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Sara McSpedon
11-11:45am: Zumba with Carlos Campos
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, August 10 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Raven Harris
9-9:45am: Yoga with Regina M. Carpenter
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Hope Sandwisch
11-11:45am: Zumba with Israel Alvarez Landa
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, August 17 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Jessie Novak
9-9:45am: Yoga with Jean Valerie Edrada
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Kevin Black (Title Boxing Club)
11-11:45am: Zumba with Claudia Rozenblum
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
Saturday, August 24 • 8-11:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with Johanna Svensson
9-9:45am: Yoga with Kimberly LaBounty
10-10:45am: Cardio Kickboxing with Sara McSpedon
11-11:45am: Zumba with Meagan Ponce
8-9:45am: Music by Bill MacKay
Saturday, August 31 • 8-9:45am
8-8:45am: Pilates with NK Gutierrez
9-9:45am: Yoga with Mia Park
8-9:45am: Music by Carlo Basile
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