Free & cheap, Holidays
Free Halloween events in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There are magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, spine-tingling ghost tours, and…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Architecture & history, Special events
9 exhibits not to miss during this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial
Change is one thing everyone can count on. It can challenge us, foster growth, and even spark cultural, social, and environmental transformations. That makes it…
Holidays, Tours & attractions
Haunted Chicago: Top ghost tours for Halloween
Chicago boasts a long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural…
Blog, Tours & attractions
Accessible Chicago attractions for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors
As an architectural photographer, tour guide, and storyteller, I spend most of my days crisscrossing Chicago with my camera in hand and a curious eye…
Tours & attractions
Top experiences for solo travelers in Chicago
You’ve got to make Chicago your next solo travel destination! It’s so easy to find something you love from outdoorsy bike trails to award-winning museums…
Tours & attractions
Unique Chicago tours
You never know where a tour of Chicago might take you. You might find yourself sitting in the Chicago Cubs dugout, looking for ghosts in…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the fall
Chicago has something to offer every season of the year, but fall is particularly magical. The leaves turn golden in Millennium Park, a crisp breeze…
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do
Halloween in Chicago is an unforgettable experience. Each year, the city celebrates the spookiest time of year with a packed schedule of scary, spectacular, and…
Blog, Special events
How to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is a city renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and there’s no better time to experience this than during National Hispanic Heritage Month. From…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to Chicago Live! 2025 at Navy Pier: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest
Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another stand-out event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live! at Navy Pier.…
Dining
A guide to Chicago’s iconic pizza scene: must-try local spots from deep dish to tavern style
Home to some of the world’s most iconic pies, the pizza scene in Chicago rises to the occasion no matter how you slice it. The…
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