Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
Start: 2026-08-28T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-28T17:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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August 24, 2026: Aug24
Tours & Attractions
This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, the immersive flight adventure voted one of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Attraction and Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest,…
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Monday, August 24th
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Flyover
600 E. Grand Ave
Aug24
Tours & Attractions
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides
For guests looking to turn up the excitement, City Cruises Seadog cruises deliver an unforgettable combination of speed and skyline views. By day, Seadog offers…
Event details
Monday, August 24th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
August 25, 2026: Aug25
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…
Event details
Tuesday, August 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Aug25
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, August 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Aug25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, designed and co-curated by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center,…
Event details
Tuesday, August 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
Aug25
Tours & Attractions
This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, the immersive flight adventure voted one of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Attraction and Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest,…
Event details
Tuesday, August 25th
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Flyover
600 E. Grand Ave
Aug25
Tours & Attractions
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides
For guests looking to turn up the excitement, City Cruises Seadog cruises deliver an unforgettable combination of speed and skyline views. By day, Seadog offers…
Event details
Tuesday, August 25th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
August 26, 2026: Aug26
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…
Event details
Wednesday, August 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Aug26
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, August 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Aug26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, designed and co-curated by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center,…
Event details
Wednesday, August 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
Aug26
Tours & Attractions
This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, the immersive flight adventure voted one of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Attraction and Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest,…
Event details
Wednesday, August 26th
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Flyover
600 E. Grand Ave
Aug26
Tours & Attractions
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides
For guests looking to turn up the excitement, City Cruises Seadog cruises deliver an unforgettable combination of speed and skyline views. By day, Seadog offers…
Event details
Wednesday, August 26th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Aug26
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!
Event details
Wednesday, August 26th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Aug26
Tours & Attractions
FIREWORKS! – Aboard the Tall Ship Windy.
Enjoy the most Unforgettable Fireworks Cruise in Chicago! Tall Ship Windy is Chicago’s Official Tall Ship! Celebrating our 30th season, sailing from NAVY PIER in…
Event details
Wednesday, August 26th
8:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
August 27, 2026: Aug27
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…
Event details
Thursday, August 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Aug27
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, August 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, designed and co-curated by architecture and urban design practice Studio Gang in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center,…
Event details
Thursday, August 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
Aug27
Tours & Attractions
This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, the immersive flight adventure voted one of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Attraction and Midwest Living’s Best of the Midwest,…
Event details
Thursday, August 27th
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Flyover
600 E. Grand Ave
Aug27
Tours & Attractions
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides
For guests looking to turn up the excitement, City Cruises Seadog cruises deliver an unforgettable combination of speed and skyline views. By day, Seadog offers…
Event details
Thursday, August 27th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Aug27
Tours & Attractions
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
“Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime” is a 2-hour afternoon/evening walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s shadowy past through chilling tales…
Event details
Thursday, August 27th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Aug27
Tours & Attractions
Tiki Cruise with Three Dots and a Dash
Step aboard the iconic Cap Streeter for an unforgettable evening cruise departing from Navy Pier. Shoreline’s Special Event Series combines curated local beverage tastings, delicious light bites, live…
Streeterville
Event details
Thursday, August 27th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
August 28, 2026: Aug28
Tours & Attractions
Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour
“Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop” is a 2‑hour, mostly indoor walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s hidden underground passages…
Event details
Friday, August 28th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Aug28
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…
Event details
Friday, August 28th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Aug28
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, August 28th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See all events in series
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.