Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
Start: 2026-07-10T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-10T17:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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July 4, 2026: Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 5, 2026: Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
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Sunday, July 5th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 6, 2026: Jul6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Monday, July 6th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Monday, July 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Monday, July 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Monday, July 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 7, 2026: Jul7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 8, 2026: Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Live jazz revels at Shedd Aquarium! Join us for the popular midweek  Jazzin’ at the Shedd series with unforgettable evenings of music, mingling and marine life.…
South Loop
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
July 9, 2026: Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Thursday, July 9th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 10, 2026: Jul10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb…
Event details
Friday, July 10th
See all events in series
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Jul10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Event details
Friday, July 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Jul10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
This year, the American Writers Museum (AWM) presents programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence as an official…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 10th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.