Architecture & history, Special events
16 unique places to discover during Open House Chicago 2026
Fall in Chicago is the best time of year for architecture lovers. The season brings top events like the annual Pullman House Tour, the Chicago…
Kelsey O'Connor
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Tours & attractions
9 of Chicago’s most haunted places
Chicago is a city with history — a whole lot of history, dating back to before the city’s founding in 1837. So it’s hardly surprising…
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…
Festivals & special events
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Aug. 27 – 30, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of Chicago house music…
Blog, Special events
Bud Billiken Parade 2026: Experience Chicago’s legendary South Side tradition
The 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade steps off Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Bronzeville, ending…
Blog, Hotels, Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Chicago: hotels and things to do by area
Chicago is a city of multitudes — skyscrapers and sparkling waterfronts, bustling city streets and sprawling green spaces, a cosmopolitan downtown and charming neighborhoods. And…
Articles, Museums & art
Free museums in Chicago
There are boundless opportunities to learn and explore at free museums in Chicago, from awe-inspiring art galleries to fascinating science exhibits to interactive hands-on experiences.…
Special events
How to celebrate Pride Month 2026 in Chicago
In Chicago, Pride is more than just a month. The city celebrates LGBTQ+ culture all year long with film festivals, art exhibits, drag shows, theatrical…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Special events
Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month in Chicago
Haitian heritage runs deep in Chicago. The city has a special connection to the Caribbean nation — Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Chicago’s first permanent…
Blog, Dining
VietFive brings authentic Vietnamese coffee and a community-minded space to Chicago
Located in Chicago’s buzzing West Loop neighborhood, VietFive has quickly become a staple in the city’s exploding coffee scene. Since opening in 2022, VietFive has…
Blog, Music
International Jazz Day 2026 is coming to Chicago
Chicago is proud to be the official host city of International Jazz Day 2026, a global celebration that honors jazz and its unique power to…
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