Festivals & special events, Food & drink, Music
Windy City Smokeout
July 10 – 13, 2025 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
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Articles, Bucket list, Itineraries, Parks & outdoors
Things to do in Chicago in the spring
What’s spring like in Chicago? Tulips bloom along iconic Michigan Avenue, cherry blossoms pop up in Jackson Park, and city parks begin to overflow with…
Articles, Hotels
Chicago hotels with rooftop bars
Chicago is a city known for its stunning skyline, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is from the city’s many rooftop bars.…
Dining, Holidays
35+ romantic spots for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date…
Festivals & special events, Music
Top summer music festivals in Chicago
Music lives large in Chicago, from our neighborhood streets and historic venues to downtown parks and our iconic lakefront. And Chicago’s iconic festival season brings…
Articles, Tours & attractions
Your guide to Chicago lake and river boat tours
One of the best ways to see Chicago is from the water. The city is home to two stunning waterfronts — the Chicago River and…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 12, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, one of the city’s free…
Parks & outdoors
Explore The 606 elevated park and trail in Chicago
An abandoned railway has been given new life on Chicago’s northwest side. The 606 is a 2.7-mile elevated park and trail built on what was…
Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
There’s nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, when Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city,…
Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the winter
Winter is one of the most magical times of the year in Chicago, when snow gives the city an added sparkle. Embrace the season and…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival and event guide 2025
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…
Holidays
Chicago New Year’s Eve: fireworks, parties, dinners, and more
From swanky balls at historic hotels to live DJs at underground clubs to unforgettable meals at Michelin-starred restaurants — there are tons of memorable ways…
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