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50+ things to do in Chicago this October
October is a fun-filled time in Chicago, with endless Halloween events and fall-themed celebrations happening all month long. Start filling up your calendar with mystical…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Free & cheap, Holidays
Free Halloween events in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There are magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, spine-tingling ghost tours, and…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Oct. 14 – 15, 2023 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…
Holidays
Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Summer in Chicago may be winding down, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the remaining sunshine and warm weather. Celebrate the…
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 IPAs…
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…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago’s James Beard Award winners
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Chicago Pride Parade and more Pride celebrations in Chicago
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and the iconic…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Gourmet
Sept. 21 – 24, 2023 Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year,…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music, Theatre & performing arts
Chicago SummerDance
July 15 – Sept. 10, 2023 Free admission • Grant Park and parks citywide The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill…
Holidays
Fourth of July in Chicago
One of the best times to experience summer in Chicago is the Fourth of July. The whole city takes on a festive vibe and it’s…
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