Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Start: 2025-07-19T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-19T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Chicago History Museum

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July 17, 2025: Jul17
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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Thursday, July 17th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul17
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.…
Loop
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Thursday, July 17th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Jul17
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…
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Thursday, July 17th
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Chicago Loop & River North
Jul17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
The exhibition Four Techspressionist Artists is on view at 150 Media Stream in Chicago from April 28 to July 20, 2025. 150 Media Stream is an exciting venue…
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Thursday, July 17th
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Jul17
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…
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Thursday, July 17th
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Jul17
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…
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Thursday, July 17th
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Jul17
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…
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Thursday, July 17th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Jul17
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!
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Thursday, July 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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House of Blues | Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
Jul17
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…
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Thursday, July 17th
7:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
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618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
July 18, 2025: Jul18
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…
Loop
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Friday, July 18th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Jul18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Lincoln Park
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Friday, July 18th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Jul18
Tours & Attractions
Inside Tour of Chicago’s Fine Arts Building
Step into the heart of Chicago’s enchanting artist’s colony with this exclusive tour inside the Fine Arts Building. Nestled in the vibrant cultural landscape of…
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Friday, July 18th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Fine Arts Building
410 South Michigan Avenue
Jul18
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 18th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Jul18
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.…
Loop
Event details
Friday, July 18th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Jul18
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…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Chicago Loop & River North
Jul18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Free Art Show on largest LED wall in Chicago
The exhibition Four Techspressionist Artists is on view at 150 Media Stream in Chicago from April 28 to July 20, 2025. 150 Media Stream is an exciting venue…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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150 Media Stream
150 N Riverside Plaza
Jul18
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…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Jul18
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…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Jul18
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…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Jul18
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…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Jul18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…
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Friday, July 18th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Jul18
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…
Event details
Friday, July 18th
7:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
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618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
July 19, 2025: Jul19
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…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, July 19th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Jul19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, July 19th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.