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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Articles, Holidays
Your guide to Chicago’s Arts in the Dark
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…
Music, Nightlife
30+ must-see Chicago live music venues
Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…
Food & drink
Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants
These Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants boast delicious menus, refreshing cocktails, and (most importantly) stunning views of the city’s skyline, waterfronts, and beyond. Best of…
Parks & outdoors
Fun in the sun on Chicago’s beaches
You might know Chicago as the birthplace of the skyscraper, the home of deep dish pizza, or as one of the largest urban cities in…
Shopping and fashion
Shop at these top Chicago vintage and craft markets
Those looking for unique shopping in Chicago can find a packed schedule of markets popping up across the city all year-round, from historic flea markets…
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…
Holidays
Fourth of July in Chicago
The Fourth of July is one of the best times to experience summer in Chicago, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a long weekend…
Festivals & special events, Music, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
June 26 – Aug. 7, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series offers free outdoor concerts in downtown Chicago, showcasing…
Family, Itineraries
Top Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens
One thing teens and tweens will never call Chicago is boring. Whether they’re thrill-seekers, explorers, artists, shopaholics or knowledge hounds, these 10 must-dos will have…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events, Parks & outdoors
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
July 1 – Aug. 26, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in…
Articles, Festivals & special events, Shopping and fashion
Maxwell Street Market
May 18 – Oct. 5, 2025 Free admission • Maxwell Street between Halsted Street and Union Avenue Maxwell Street Market is Chicago’s oldest market, with…
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