Free & cheap, Museums & art
Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Enjoy free admission to top Chicago attractions like the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Tours & attractions
Your guide to spring break 2026 in Chicago
In the springtime, Chicago lives up to its official city motto Urbs in Horto — “City in a Garden.” Our countless parks, green spaces, and…
Family, Itineraries
Top Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens
A family vacation to Chicago will be anything but basic. And it’s an especially perfect destination if you have teens and tweens in tow. Chicago…
Sports & recreation
Chicago Fire soccer
Chicago’s sports scene is always smoldering — and the Chicago Fire Football Club know exactly how to turn up the heat. The Chicago Fire have…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 15 – 16, 2026 Free admission • Chicago lakefront The Chicago Air and Water Show has been an iconic Chicago event since 1959. The…
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…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 24 – 25, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, one of the…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Tuesdays, June 30 to Aug. 18, 2026 Movies start at 6:30 p.m. Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
How to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
The significance of Black history in Chicago has helped shape the city into a cultural and economic powerhouse. And there’s no better time to discover…
Dining, Holidays
35+ romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date…
Dining, Special events
Travel the world with these 23 international restaurants during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
Taste the world — all within one city — during Chicago Restaurant Week. This winter, hundreds of Chicago restaurants will be offering special prix fixe…
Dining, Special events
21 award-winning restaurants offering Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 deals
Want to get a taste of Chicago’s top dining experiences without breaking the bank? Chicago Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to start checking off…
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