Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence
Start: 2026-08-01T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-01T17:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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July 25, 2026: Jul25
Tours & Attractions
Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour
This is the ORIGINAL Chicago food tour that takes you to the restaurants featured on the TV phenomenon, The Bear. We’ll take you to the actual…
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Saturday, July 25th
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Ground Up Coffee & Bites
363 W Erie St,
Jul25
Tours & Attractions
Iconic Foods of Chicago Food Tour
Chicago is known across the world for inventing and perfecting five authentic dishes that are “must eats” and the Iconic Foods of Chicago Food tour…
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Saturday, July 25th
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Lou Malnati’s
439 N Wells St
Jul25
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…
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Saturday, July 25th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Jul25
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…
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Saturday, July 25th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
July 26, 2026: Jul26
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
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Sunday, July 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul26
Tours & Attractions
Street Foods of Pilsen Food Tour
Cruise with us down to the Lower West Side neighborhood of Pilsen that Forbes calls one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” for…
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Sunday, July 26th
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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5 Rabanitos
1758 W 18th St
Jul26
Tours & Attractions
Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour
Take a walk with us down Randolph Street in the buzzy West Loop neighborhood for an insider’s peek into Chicago’s most talked-about restaurants, homegrown breweries,…
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Sunday, July 26th
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Formento’s
925 W Randolph St
July 27, 2026: Jul27
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…
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Monday, July 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul27
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
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Monday, July 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 28, 2026: Jul28
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…
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Tuesday, July 28th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul28
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 28th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
July 29, 2026: Jul29
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, July 29th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul29
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
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Wednesday, July 29th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul29
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!
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Wednesday, July 29th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
July 30, 2026: Jul30
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, July 30th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul30
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 30th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul30
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…
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Thursday, July 30th
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
July 31, 2026: Jul31
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…
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Friday, July 31st
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Jul31
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, July 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul31
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 31st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jul31
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
Friday, July 31st
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Jul31
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
Friday, July 31st
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
August 1, 2026: Aug1
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
Saturday, August 1st
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Aug1
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, August 1st
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.