Holidays
Top spots in Chicago for Christmas lights
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright! Celebrate this magical time of year with Chicago’s most luminous Christmas light displays and traditions. Here are…
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Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the winter
Winter is one of the most magical times of the year in Chicago, when snow gives the city an added sparkle. Embrace the season and…
Family, Holidays
Holiday family fun in Chicago
The holidays are a magical time in the city, especially with kids in tow. There are so many fun things to do with kids in…
Holidays
Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see
There’s no time like Christmas in Chicago, where you can’t help but feel the magic of the holiday season. The city is full of bustling…
Free & cheap, Holidays
6 free Halloween events in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There’s magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, ghosts tours, and more —…
Parks & outdoors, Sports & recreation
Ice skating in Chicago
One of the best parts about winter in Chicago is the array of charming ice rinks that pop up all across the city. These seasonal…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go trick-or-treating,…
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do
Experience Halloween in Chicago with these spooky, spectacular, and supernatural events. The city is packed with haunted happenings each October, from frightening to family friendly.…
Blog, Family, Festivals & special events, Holidays, Special events
Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2021
The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One event…
Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park ice skating
Ice skating in Millennium Park is a cherished Chicago tradition. Each winter, the downtown park is home to two unique public ice rinks. You can…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Oct. 16 – 17, 2021 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 30+ neighborhoods. 100+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago.…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival and event guide
Every season is festival season in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the…
Food & drink
Where to eat in Chicago: New and trending restaurants
Chicago’s dining scene is always evolving, with trending new spots opening their doors seemingly everyday. Looking for a guide to some of the hottest dining…
Blog, Parks & outdoors
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning…
Festivals, Music, Music, Nightlife, Special events, Sponsored
Experience Chicago In Tune
Make plans to experience Chicago In Tune, a new citywide festival held Aug. 19 – Sept. 19 that celebrates music in the key of Chicago…
Holidays
Your guide to Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Summer in Chicago may be coming to an end, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the final days of sunshine and…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Grant Park Music Festival
Free admission • Millennium Park Experience a summer of extraordinary music with 30+ free classical concerts. The Grant Park Music Festival has been a Chicago…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Free admission • Grant Park Welcome to the world’s largest free-admission outdoor food festival. The annual lakefront extravaganza, a summer staple for more than 40…
Festivals & special events, Music
Lollapalooza
July/August 2022 Grant Park What started as a single-stage music showcase put together in 1991 by Perry Farrell, lead singer of Jane’s Addiction, has evolved…
Food & drink
Chicago’s Michelin-rated restaurants: 2021 guide
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a food mecca. The prestigious dining guide awarded 24 Chicago restaurants with one- two- and three-star honors…
Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series features free outdoor concerts, showcasing a broad spectrum of established and emerging musicians in…
Sports & recreation
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Whether you’re ready to race or just joining the cheering committee, you can catch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon all across the city every…
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the summer
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…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Free admission • Millennium Park Through the summer months, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park to kick back, picnic,…
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