Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress
Aug14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress

Featuring the most ambitious programming to date, Court Theatre’s 2026 landmark Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and…

Friday, August 14th
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour
Aug14
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…

Friday, August 14th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Aug14
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 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
American Writers Museum
Aug14
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…

Friday, August 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Aug14
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,…

Friday, August 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof
Aug14
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,…

Friday, August 14th
10:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Flyover
600 E. Grand Ave
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides
Aug14
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…

Friday, August 14th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago Greeter Riverwalk InstaGreeter Walk
Aug14
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Greeter Riverwalk InstaGreeter Walk

If you’re looking for a fast, flexible Greeter experience, check out our Riverwalk InstaGreeter walks. These hour-long guided walks are a fun and informal way…

Friday, August 14th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter
Aug14
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter

If you’re looking for a fast, flexible Greeter experience, check out our InstaGreeter walks. These hour-long guided walks are a fun and informal way to…

Friday, August 14th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
Aug14
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…

Friday, August 14th
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Haunted by Our Dark Side: Chicago Ghosts, Gangsters, and True Crime Tour
Aug14
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…

Friday, August 14th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress
Aug15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress

Featuring the most ambitious programming to date, Court Theatre’s 2026 landmark Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and…

Saturday, August 15th
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour
Aug15
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…

Saturday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
American Writers Museum
Aug15
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…

Saturday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem
Aug15
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,…

Saturday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
This Summer, Flyover’s Double Feature Takes Guests on Two Unforgettable Journeys Under One Roof
Aug15
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,…

Saturday, August 15th
10:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Flyover
600 E. Grand Ave
All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces Walking Tour
Aug15
Tours & Attractions

All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces Walking Tour

“All That Glam: Chicago’s Art Deco Masterpieces” is a 2-hour walking tour celebrating the glitz, elegance, and futuristic flair of Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco buildings…

Saturday, August 15th
10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour
Aug15
Tours & Attractions

The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich history of Chicago’s Chinatown on our top-rated TripAdvisor food and culture tour. Enjoy seated dining at five…

Saturday, August 15th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Triple Crown
2217 S Wentworth Ave,
Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour
Aug15
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…

Saturday, August 15th
11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Ground Up Coffee & Bites
363 W Erie St,
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Speedboat Thrill Rides
Aug15
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…

Saturday, August 15th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Chicago Greeter Riverwalk InstaGreeter Walk
Aug15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Greeter Riverwalk InstaGreeter Walk

If you’re looking for a fast, flexible Greeter experience, check out our Riverwalk InstaGreeter walks. These hour-long guided walks are a fun and informal way…

Saturday, August 15th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Choose Chicago Neighborhood PopUp Series – Uptown
Aug15
Tours & Attractions

Choose Chicago Neighborhood PopUp Series – Uptown

Join the Chicago Greeter Neighborhood PopUp Series for FREE guided walks through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods – led by friendly local volunteers! Come explore, connect, and experience Chicago like…

Saturday, August 15th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
4620 North Broadway Street
4620 North Broadway Street
Iconic Foods of Chicago Food Tour
Aug15
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…

Saturday, August 15th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Lou Malnati’s
439 N Wells St
Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter
Aug15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Greeter – Loop InstaGreeter

If you’re looking for a fast, flexible Greeter experience, check out our InstaGreeter walks. These hour-long guided walks are a fun and informal way to…

Saturday, August 15th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St