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9 of Chicago’s most haunted places
Chicago is a city with history — a whole lot of history, dating back to before the city’s founding in 1837. So it’s hardly surprising…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Your guide to Chicago Live Festival 2026: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest
Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another standout event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live Festival at Navy…
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…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 25 – Oct. 4, 2026 Free admission • Multiple locations The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across…
Blog, Special events
Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Labor Day weekend
Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog
A fall guide to Chicago for culture lovers: music festivals, art exhibits, and top events
Chicago’s fall events calendar is overflowing with cultural happenings — including music, theatre, film, visual arts, and everything in between. If you’re looking for things…
Blog
Explore the universe at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium
At the lakefront Adler Planetarium, the night sky comes into sharp focus thanks to the largest publicly accessible telescope in Chicago. Through the popular Scopes…
Free & cheap
10 free things to do in Chicago this September 2026
This month, enjoy live jazz in the heart of downtown, tour a Chicago neighborhood with a friendly local, and browse the city’s longest-running outdoor market…
Blog, Special events
35+ things to do in Chicago this September 2026
While summer may be winding down, there’s no shortage of music festivals, art walks, cultural events, and more throughout September in Chicago. The month kicks…
Blog, Theater & dance
Your guide to fall theatre 2026 in Chicago: can’t-miss musicals, comedies, dramas, and more
Chicago is home to one of the country’s most exciting theatre scenes, from Tony Award-winning theatres and cutting-edge original productions to the latest Broadway hits…
Articles, Holidays
Your guide to Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade
The annual Arts in the Dark parade channels Chicago’s artistic spirit into a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Packed with creative expression and spooky spectacle, Arts in…
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2026
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local…
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