May 13, 2026
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
Get a taste of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene at the city’s packed schedule of food festivals, featuring everything from barbecue to international cuisine to Chicago-style… Read More
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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May 13, 2026
Chicago Blues Festival
June 4 – 7, 2026 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s… Read More
May 13, 2026
Celebrate Haitian American Heritage Month in Chicago
Haitian heritage runs deep in Chicago. The city has a special connection to the Caribbean nation — Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Chicago’s first permanent… Read More
May 12, 2026
Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Round out summer in Chicago with a long weekend of outdoor fun, waterfront sightseeing, and unique local festivals and events. Bucket list: Labor Day weekend… Read More
May 8, 2026
VietFive brings authentic Vietnamese coffee and a community-minded space to Chicago
Located in Chicago’s buzzing West Loop neighborhood, VietFive has quickly become a staple in the city’s exploding coffee scene. Since opening in 2022, VietFive has… Read More
May 8, 2026
Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Cultural Center is one of the city’s most popular attractions and the cultural heart of the downtown Loop neighborhood. Known as “The People’s… Read More
May 7, 2026
Where to stay on Route 66 in Chicago: historic hotels and more
Beginning a Route 66 journey in Chicago means stepping into nearly a century of American travel history. The Mother Road officially debuted in 1926, envisioned as… Read More
May 6, 2026
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Select Mondays and Thursdays, June 15 – Aug. 6, 2026 Shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Free admission • Millennium Park The Millennium Park Summer Music… Read More
May 4, 2026
A visitor’s guide to the Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago
Obama Presidential Center opening: what to know Here’s what to know about the historic opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago: The Center will… Read More
May 4, 2026
Spend a day at and around the Obama Presidential Center: itineraries for families, culture lovers, and more
Chicago’s historic South Side is a crossroads of culture, history, and community. It’s also home to world‑class museums, lakefront parks, architectural landmarks, and one of… Read More
May 1, 2026
How to spend 24 hours in Chicago’s Hyde Park
The historic, tree-lined streets of Chicago’s storied Hyde Park neighborhood are filled with Gothic architecture, cultural landmarks, and a welcoming energy that gives it a… Read More
April 30, 2026
How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2026 in Chicago
AAPI Heritage Month Events in Chicago This May, Chicago will celebrate the city’s diverse AAPI communities. Here are a few ways to participate: Admire never-before-seen… Read More
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