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Tropical Wednesdays
Aug6
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, August 6th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Wednesday, August 6th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Fireworks Ignite: Wednesday Evening Afloat
Aug6
Tours & Attractions

Fireworks Ignite: Wednesday Evening Afloat

Come join us for a magical night on the water at Fireworks Ignite: Wednesday Evening Afloat! Get ready to set sail on a journey filled…

Wednesday, August 6th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
31st Street Harbor
3155 S Lakeshore Dr
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Aug6
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Wednesday, August 6th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Chicago Fireworks Cruise Sail into the Night, with Sparkles in the Sky
Aug6
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Cruise Sail into the Night, with Sparkles in the Sky

Enjoy the most Unforgettable Fireworks Cruise in Chicago! A SPECIAL EVENT SAIL! Treat yourself to Navy Pier’s spectacular fireworks display from the best seat in…

Wednesday, August 6th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Thursday, August 7th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Thursday, August 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Thursday, August 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Thursday, August 7th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Thursday, August 7th
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Thursday, August 7th
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Thursday, August 7th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Chicago Comedy Club at The House of Blues!
Aug7
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Comedy Club at The House of Blues!

Chicago’s greatest stand-up show! Join an incredible night of comedy every Thursday at the House of Blues!

Thursday, August 7th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
House of Blues | Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Thursday, August 7th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Aug7
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Thursday, August 7th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Will Evans at City Winery
Aug7
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Will Evans at City Winery

Will Evans pulls everyone into his embrace. He musically accesses a space without boundaries where all are welcome to commune openly and move freely. Through…

Thursday, August 7th
7:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
city winery chicago
1200 W. Randolph Street
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Friday, August 8th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Friday, August 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Movies and TV in Chicago’s Union Station – Guided Walking Tour
Aug8
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Movies and TV in Chicago’s Union Station – Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a 75-minute guided walking tour through Chicago’s historic Union Station to explore its longtime Hollywood connections. Discover how this iconic train station and…

Friday, August 8th
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Union Station
225 S Canal St
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday, August 8th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Friday, August 8th
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday, August 8th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Friday, August 8th
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
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