Holidays
Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see
There’s no time like the holidays in Chicago, where you can’t help but feel the magic of the holiday season. The city is full of…
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Holidays
Top spots in Chicago for holiday 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, including an…
Holidays, Tours & attractions
Chicago ghost tours for Halloween
Chicago boasts a long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural…
Free & cheap, Holidays
Free Halloween events in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There are magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, spine-tingling ghost tours, and…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Oct. 14 – 15, 2023 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over…
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…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…
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…
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 red,…
Food & drink
Chicago breweries with incredible taprooms
A history-laden rising star in the world of craft beer, Chicago is home to some of the biggest names and most promising up-and-comers in the…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago brewery tours and experiences
Craft beer lovers flock to Chicago to get a taste of our dynamic brewing scene. A brewery tour can take you behind the scenes of…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Lincoln Park and Lakeview
These scenic waterfront neighborhoods are home to a historic zoo, popular shopping corridors, an iconic stadium, an amazing restaurant scene — and lots of great…
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