Chicago is fully open, and we’re excited to welcome visitors and residents to experience all the city has to offer. In accordance with the latest state and CDC guidelines, our museums, restaurants, attractions, and more are all open with no required capacity limits. It’s time to get out there and experience what makes Chicago a city unlike any other.
Heads up: You’ll need to wear a mask while indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status. Some businesses and events might ask for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
Learn more about the city’s full reopening and things to do in Chicago right now. There’s something for everyone.
- Restaurants & bars
- Festivals & events
- Museums
- Tours & attractions
- Theatres & music venues
- Sports
- Parks & gardens
- Shopping
- Hotels
- Salons, fitness centers, and more
Restaurants & bars
Chicago bars and restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor dining and takeout/delivery. Masks are required for everyone while indoors when not seated. Check with individual establishments for details.
Explore restaurants in Chicago.
Festivals & events
Festivals and events are back, just in time for summer. The city’s calendar is packed with music festivals, neighborhood block parties, flea markets, farmers markets, and more.
Attendees may need proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter an event. Check out some of the upcoming music and street festivals this summer in Chicago:
- Pride Fest: This annual LGBTQ+ celebration (typically held in June) draws people from all over the world to the streets of historic Northalsted for an over-the-top festival.
- Chicago International Film Festival: After more than five decades, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival gets bigger and better each year.
- Historic Pullman House Tour: Tour the interiors of private homes, from workers cottages to landmark mansions, during this unique event in historic Pullman.
- Open House Chicago: This one-of-a-kind (free!) architecture festival takes you inside many of Chicago’s coolest buildings, skyscrapers, and more
Explore upcoming events with our festival and event guide.
Museums
Chicago museums and cultural institutions are all able to open without restrictions on capacity.
Check with individual museums for details, such as hours and ticketing information. Masks are required for everyone while indoors in public. Check with individual museums for details.
- Field Museum is now open
- Shedd Aquarium is now open
- Art Institute of Chicago is now open
- Chicago History Museum is now open
- wndr museum is now open
- Immersive Van Gogh is now open
Explore more open museums in Chicago
Tours & attractions
Chicago’s tours and outdoor attractions are open to enjoy. Masks are required for everyone while indoors in public. Check out these open tours and attractions:
- Navy Pier is open
- Skydeck Chicago is now open
- 360 CHICAGO is open
- Lake and river cruises are now setting sail
- Lincoln Park Zoo is now open
- Millennium Park is open
- Chicago Riverwalk is open to the public
- Fox in a Box and other escape rooms are open
- Bobby’s Bike Hike Chicago is offering bike, walking, and food tours
- Inside Chicago is offering private in-person tours and virtual tours
- Chicago Architecture Center is offering in-person walking tours
- Chicago Detours is offering live virtual tours and private in-person tours
- Chicago Greeter is offering free, in-person neighborhood tours
- Urban Kayaks is open for kayak tours and rentals
Explore more tours and attractions.
Theatres & music venues
Chicago’s music venues and theatres are reopening. Masks are required for everyone while indoors in public. Check out a few venues open now:
- Zanies Comedy Club is now open
- Music Box Theatre is now open
- Laugh Factory Chicago is now open
- Lips Drag Show is now open
- Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is now open
- The Second City is now open
Explore more theatres and performance venues
Sports
Play ball! Indoor and outdoor sports venues are currently open. Masks are required for everyone while indoors in public Check team websites for details.
Get your tickets to see these iconic Chicago sports teams:
- Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
- Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field
- Chicago Fire at Soldier Field
- Chicago Blackhawks at United Center
- Chicago Bulls at United Center
Parks & gardens
All Chicago parks, playgrounds, gardens, and the lakefront are open to enjoy:
- The Lakefront Trail is open
- The 606 is open
- Millennium Park is open, some amenities and attractions remain closed
- Garfield Park Conservatory is now open
- Lincoln Park Conservatory is now open
- Maggie Daley Park is open
- Chicago Riverwalk is open to the public
- Chicago Botanic Garden is open to the public
Shopping
Chicago’s array of unique shopping options are open, from locally owned boutiques to major brand on The Magnificent Mile. Masks are required for everyone while indoors in public.
Explore open shops and boutiques around Chicago
Hotels
Chicago hotels and accommodations are open. Masks are required for everyone while indoors in public. And don’t miss the latest hotel special offers for deals and discounts.
- Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is open
- The Peninsula Chicago is open
- Sophy Hyde Park is open
- Aloft Chicago is open
- Kimpton Gray is open
- Hotel Lincoln is open
- The Hoxton is open
- Freehand Chicago is open
- Claridge House is open
Explore open hotels in Chicago.
Salons, fitness centers, and more
- Personal services (e.g. hair/nail salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors)
- Public transit, regional transit, taxis and rideshare
- Gyms and fitness centers
- Childcare centers and family childcare
- Libraries and other city services
- Places of worship
- Office-based jobs, professional services, and real estate services
- Hospitals, dentists, and community mental health centers
What is Phase Five of Chicago’s reopening plan?
Chicago is currently in the Phase Five of its reopening plan. This phase is a complete reopening of the city across all sectors.
- No restrictions or capacity limits at all establishments, including restaurants, attractions, museums, and venues.
- No limits on private social gatherings, indoors or outdoors.
- Conventions, festivals, and large public events may resume without restrictions.
- Masks are currently required for everyone over the age of two while indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status.
- Indoor dining, outdoor dining, carryout, and delivery are allowed at restaurants/bars, with no limits on capacity or table size.
