Dining, Festivals
Chicago food & drink events this month
Chicago is a foodie’s dream. Each month, there’s a new batch of food and drink events that offer a taste of the city’s scorching-hot culinary…
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Museums
10 must-see Chicago museum exhibits this month
Chicago’s internationally renowned museums have a packed schedule of highly anticipated exhibits throughout the year. Looking for the top ones to check out this month?…
Blog
50+ things to do this November in Chicago
November is the perfect time to visit Chicago. You can still get all the benefits of autumn (like milder temps and gorgeous fall colors), while…
Festivals & special events
Chicago festival & event guide
Every month is festival month in Chicago. Chicago’s world-renowned fests and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, and history throughout the city. Check out the…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Plan your trip around the city’s biggest foodie events like Taste of Chicago in July and Chicago Gourmet in September. And don’t miss the culinary…
Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Chicago museums open late for after-hours events
Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive exhibits on every topic you can imagine — and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun…
Holidays
Things to do in Chicago for Labor Day weekend
Whether it’s the biggest fireworks show around (Navy Pier has you covered!), mesmerizing portraits at the Art Institute, or jazz legends playing live at the…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Chicago Architecture Biennial
Sept. 19, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020 Free admission • Chicago Cultural Center & partner locations Experience the future of architecture at the Chicago Architecture…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers from local, national,…
Music, Nightlife
30 must-see Chicago live music venues
Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz — no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music, Theatre & performing arts
Chicago SummerDance
Check back for 2020 dates and information Free admission • Grant Park The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill levels together…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Gourmet
Sept. 25 – 27, 2020 Millennium Park Welcome to the city’s premier fine dining food festival. Chicago Gourmet, presented by Bon Appétit magazine, features a…
Entertainment, Festivals & special events
Chicago film festivals and events
Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Blues Brothers, modern day hits…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
6 must-see fall art and architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential art and architecture. And the city celebrates its creative legacy in a big way each fall. The season…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Illinois Craft Beer Week
Check back for 2020 dates. Beer lovers, mark your calendar for the biggest week of the year. Illinois Craft Beer Week features hundreds of events…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
Chicago is home to some of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from Pride Fest and Parade in June to the Reeling Film Festival…
Holidays
4th of July in Chicago
This Fourth of July, enjoy the summer’s biggest holiday in Chicago, with events that salute the nation and honor its history. From spectacular fireworks at…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Celebrate Pride month in Chicago
Check back soon for 2020 dates and details. Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June,…
Holidays
Memorial Day in Chicago
It’s easy to fall in love with Chicago at any time of the year, but summertime is when the city shines brightest. Be here for…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Oct. 17 – 18, 2020 350+ cool places. 38 neighborhoods. 48 hours. Open the door to hidden architectural gems all over Chicago. For one weekend…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
James Beard Awards Chicago
Congratulations to the 2019 Chicago James Beard award winners! Best Chef: Great Lakes — Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark of Parachute Outstanding Restaurateur — Kevin Boehm and Rob…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can brave a not-so-scary haunted house, pick…
Free & cheap, Holidays
5 free Halloween events in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There’s magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, ghosts tours, and more —…
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