September 9, 2026
Open House Chicago
Oct. 17 – 18, 2026 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 30+ Chicago neighborhoods. 200+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all… Read More
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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September 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
September 8, 2026
How to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is a city renowned for its rich cultural diversity, and there’s no better time to experience it than during National Hispanic Heritage Month. From… Read More
September 4, 2026
9 of Chicago’s most haunted places
Chicago is a city with history — a whole lot of history, dating back to before the city’s founding in 1837. So it’s hardly surprising… Read More
September 2, 2026
Your guide to Chicago Live Festival 2026: the largest free performing arts fest in the Midwest
Chicago’s summer festival season may be winding down, but there’s still another standout event on the city’s cultural calendar — Chicago Live Festival at Navy… Read More
September 2, 2026
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and parties 2026
There’s no better way to celebrate the spookiest time of year than by packing your calendar with haunted events, themed cocktails, and spine-chilling pop-ups —… Read More
September 2, 2026
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… Read More
September 1, 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
August 31, 2026
Explore the universe at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium
At the lakefront Adler Planetarium, the night sky comes into sharp focus thanks to the largest publicly accessible telescope in Chicago. Through the popular Scopes… Read More
August 26, 2026
Your guide to fall theatre 2026 in Chicago: can’t-miss musicals, comedies, dramas, and more
Chicago is home to one of the country’s most exciting theatre scenes, from Tony Award-winning theatres and cutting-edge original productions to the latest Broadway hits… Read More
August 26, 2026
Your guide to Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade
The annual Arts in the Dark parade channels Chicago’s artistic spirit into a one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration. Packed with creative expression and spooky spectacle, Arts in… Read More
August 25, 2026
Things to do in Chicago in the fall
Chicago has something to offer every season of the year, but fall is particularly magical. The leaves turn golden in Millennium Park, a crisp breeze… Read More
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