Sports & recreation
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Whether you’re ready to race or joining the cheering committee, you can catch the Bank of America Chicago Marathon all across the city every October.…
Articles
Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Two days, two Chicago waterfronts: the ultimate lake and river itinerary
In Chicago, life revolves around the water. The city is lucky enough to be home to not one, but two stunning waterfronts. The Chicago River…
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do
Halloween in Chicago is an unforgettable experience. Each year, the city celebrates the spookiest time of year with a packed schedule of scary, spectacular, and…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Oct. 17 – 18, 2026 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 30+ Chicago neighborhoods. 200+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all…
Free & cheap, Museums & art
Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Enjoy free admission to top Chicago attractions like the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago…
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…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 25 – Oct. 4, 2026 Free admission • Multiple locations The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across…
Articles, Holidays
Your guide to Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade
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…
Festivals, Festivals & special events, Special events
Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2026
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local…
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…
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…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival and event guide 2026
Every season is festival season in Chicago. Each month brings a packed line-up of special events celebrating food, music, culture, art, history, and beyond. Choose…
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