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Where to celebrate Paczki Day and Mardi Gras in Chicago
The upcoming Mardi Gras festivities may be smaller in scale than year’s past, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate. The holiday kicks…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Gift guide: The best Chicago experience gifts
We might be missing out on some of our favorite holiday activities this year, but gifting isn’t one of them. And what better way to…
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Things to do in Chicago during IMTS 2026
The largest manufacturing show in the Western Hemisphere is back in Chicago. This year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is being held at Chicago’s McCormick…
Parks & outdoors, Special events
Celebrate spring at Chicago’s best flower and garden shows
Chicago is a city with a lot of nicknames, but one of the most fitting is Urbs in Horto — Latin for “city in a…
Special events
Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in Chicago
Are you ready for the Year of the Rat? This year, the Chinese New Year falls on Jan. 25 and ushers in the auspicious rat…
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