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…
Articles
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do 2025
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…
Sports & recreation
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Whether you’re ready to race or joining the cheering committee, you can catch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon all across the city every October.…
Festivals & special events
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Aug. 21 – 24, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of Chicago house music…
Holidays
Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Round out summer in Chicago with a long weekend of outdoor fun and unique local events. Catch the last wave of summer warmth by cruising…
Museums & art
Walk through space and time at Adler Planetarium
Welcome to the Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Extending out into Lake Michigan from its Museum Campus home, Chicago’s historic planetarium…
Articles, Music
Gospel music in Chicago: history and local events and landmarks
The legacy of gospel music in Chicago is enduring — you can still feel its heartbeat in church pews and historic venues across the city.…
Music, Nightlife
Explore Chicago jazz
Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…
Food & drink, Nightlife
Chicago’s retro speakeasies and bars
Chicago’s nightlife scene has a long and fascinating history, from sultry clubs frequented by blues legends to Prohibition-era speakeasies with some notorious clientele. Check out…
Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions
The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…
Museums & art
Admire masterpieces at the Art Institute of Chicago
The renowned Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. Home to an extraordinary collection of art…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago’s James Beard Award winners
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
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