February 9, 2026
Free museum days in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s award-winning museums without spending a dime. Enjoy free admission to top Chicago attractions like the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago… Read More
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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February 9, 2026
Your guide to spring break 2026 in Chicago
In the springtime, Chicago lives up to its official city motto Urbs in Horto — “City in a Garden.” Our countless parks, green spaces, and… Read More
February 4, 2026
Top Chicago must-dos with teens or tweens
A family vacation to Chicago will be anything but basic. And it’s an especially perfect destination if you have teens and tweens in tow. Chicago… Read More
February 2, 2026
Chicago Fire soccer
Chicago’s sports scene is always smoldering — and the Chicago Fire Football Club know exactly how to turn up the heat. The Chicago Fire have… Read More
January 27, 2026
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 15 – 16, 2026 Free admission • Chicago lakefront The Chicago Air and Water Show has been an iconic Chicago event since 1959. The… Read More
January 27, 2026
Chicago Jazz Festival
Sept. 3 – 6, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park The oldest of Chicago’s free lakefront music festivals, the Chicago Jazz Festival boasts an incredibly… Read More
January 27, 2026
World Music Festival Chicago
Sept. 25 – Oct. 4, 2026 Free admission • Multiple locations The 26th annual World Music Festival is your passport to musical acts from across… Read More
January 27, 2026
Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 24 – 25, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Gospel music has deep roots in Chicago. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival, one of the… Read More
January 26, 2026
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Tuesdays, July 1 – Aug. 19, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park Every summer in Chicago, visitors and locals flock to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion… Read More
January 21, 2026
How to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago
The significance of Black history in Chicago has helped shape the city into a cultural and economic powerhouse. And there’s no better time to discover… Read More
January 20, 2026
35+ romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up, and the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops so you and your date… Read More
January 16, 2026
Travel the world with these 23 international restaurants during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
Taste the world — all within one city — during Chicago Restaurant Week. This winter, hundreds of Chicago restaurants will be offering special prix fixe… Read More
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