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Pick your adventure at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
Thrill seekers will want to make tracks to The Forge: Lemont Quarries, one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in the world. The year-round, 300-acre…
Thrill seekers will want to make tracks to The Forge: Lemont Quarries, one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in the world. The year-round, 300-acre…
The city has officially designated 2022 as the Year of Chicago Dance, presenting exciting performances and special dance events in venues all around town. This…
June 18 – Sept. 17, 2022 Free admission • Grant Park The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill levels together in…
Completed in 1916, Navy Pier is undeniably one of Chicago’s top attractions. Stretching into Lake Michigan, this year-round destination truly comes to life in the…
Get a taste of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene at the city’s packed schedule of food festivals, featuring everything from barbecue to international cuisine to Chicago-style…
Aug. 20 – 21, 2022 Free admission • Chicago lakefront Starting in the summer of 1959, the Chicago Air and Water Show has grown to…
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and a massive…
June 9 – 12, 2022 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The annual Chicago Blues Festival in June is the city’s largest music festival.…
June 4, 2022 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The city helped transform the genre, propelling it onto a…
Sept. 23 – 25, 2022 Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year, Chicago Gourmet celebrates the…
Sept. 1 – 4, 2022 Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals boasts an incredibly diverse lineup, which includes…
June 11, 18, and 25, 2022 July 8 – 10, 2022 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago pop-ups will return this…
Chicago has been an innovative force on the dance scene for more than 100 years. The city rocked the dance world in the 1920s when…
There’s nothing quite like summer in Chicago. All season long, you can play beach volleyball on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, kayak through a…
No matter where you go in Chicago, you’ll find a diverse selection of places to eat and drink in every corner of our city. These…
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a food mecca. The prestigious dining guide awarded 23 Chicago restaurants with Michelin star honors for 2022,…
Aug. 4 – 7, 2022 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer in Chicago. and the city knows how to celebrate. Each year, Chicago comes to life with…
From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie School to skyscraper cool, you’ll find architecture that’s just your style in Chicago. This self-guided architecture tour covers some of…
From Tina Fey to John Malkovich, Chicago’s theatre scene has long been a hotbed for the entertainment industry’s most talented people. But if the city’s…
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms pop up in Jackson Park, and city parks begin to overflow with…
July 28 – 31, 2022 Grant Park Each year, thousands of fans travel from around the world to experience Lollapalooza in Chicago. Those lucky enough…
Music lives big in Chicago, on neighborhood streets, in downtown parks, on stage at the stunning Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and along the lakefront in iconic…
June 20 – Aug. 18, 2022 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum…
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