Chicago holidays

Holidays

Things to do in Chicago for Labor Day weekend

Whether it’s the biggest fireworks show around (Navy Pier has you covered!), mesmerizing portraits at the Art Institute, or jazz legends playing live at the…

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Chicago holiday tours

When Christmas comes around, Chicago lights up. There’s no shortage of glowing, glittering tours to take you around Chicago’s best holiday displays. Here are seven…

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Find the Chicago boat tour for you

You know you need to go on a Chicago cruise, but which one is best for you? Use this guide to some of our most…

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4th of July in Chicago

This Fourth of July, enjoy the summer’s biggest holiday in Chicago, with events that salute the nation and honor its history. From spectacular fireworks at…

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Memorial Day in Chicago

It’s easy to fall in love with Chicago at any time of the year, but summertime is when the city shines brightest. Be here for…

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13 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 traditions. Here are 13 of our all-time…

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Guide to holiday shopping in Chicago

Find the best shopping in Chicago, no matter who’s on your holiday gift list, with this year’s holiday shopping guide. From outlet malls in the…

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Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago

Tricks, treats and costume fun — Halloween season in Chicago fills kids with awe and wonder. From a not-so-scary haunted house to suppertime with friendly…

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Holiday family fun in Chicago

The holidays are a magical time in Chicago, especially with kids in tow. Your little ones will be awed by the city’s massive Christmas tree,…

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Top Chicago winter and holiday traditions

From twinkling holiday lights along Michigan Avenue to ice skaters twirling around Millennium Park, Chicago is magical this time of year. It’s also jam-packed with…

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5 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 —…

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Things to do in Chicago this Halloween

Celebrate Halloween in Chicago with these spooky, spectacular, and supernatural event. The city is packed with haunted happenings each October, from frightening to family friendly.…

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Shop Chicago’s gift-filled holiday markets

Looking for the perfect gift? Chicago is home to a whole host of holiday markets, from artisan pop-ups with cool, handmade items to traditional Christmas…

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Halloween in Chicago: 13 spooktacular parties

Chicago loves Halloween. Each October, the city goes all out for the spookiest season of the year with parties, bar crawls, booze cruises, and more.…

Holidays, Tours & attractions

Chicago haunted tours for Halloween

Chicago’s long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. Explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural sites to haunted hotels,…

Holidays, Shopping and fashion

Chicago guide to holiday shopping along The Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile is magical year round, but it’s especially enchanting during the holidays. The carolers sing, snow covers the limestone walls of the Historic Water…

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St. Patrick’s Day Chicago

From raucous pub crawls to lively parades, there nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. In March, Irish taverns are packed with revelers, jovial…

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New Year’s Eve: celebrate in Chicago

From masquerade balls at swanky hotels to live DJs at underground clubs to multi-course meals at award-winning restaurants — there are tons of memorable ways…