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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…

Bucket list

The ultimate Chicago bucket list

There are so many ways you can do Chicago — and if you’re going for the first time, you’ll want to hit up all the…

Festivals & special events, Food & drink

Chicago Gourmet

Sept. 25 – 28, 2025 Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year,…

Theatre & performing arts

Discover Chicago dance

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…

A rendering of the new Harry Potter Shop in Chicago

Shopping and fashion, Tours & attractions

The new Harry Potter Shop is now open in Chicago

Witches and wizards, grab your wands — the brand new Harry Potter Shop is now open in Chicago. The store opened to the public on…

Architecture & history, Festivals & special events

Open House Chicago

Oct. 18 – 19, 2025 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all…

Food & drink

Outdoor dining: Chicago restaurants with great patios

There’s nothing like summertime in the city, when Chicago is overflowing with outdoor dining options. Looking for a secluded garden covered in romantic string lights?…