October 11, 2025
Top spots in Chicago for holiday lights
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright! Celebrate this magical time of year with Chicago’s most luminous Christmas lights shows, including an immersive display… Read More
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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October 10, 2025
Chicago holiday tours
When Christmas comes around, Chicago lights up. There’s no shortage of holiday markets, seasonal treats, glittering Christmas light shows, snowy sights, and exciting events all… Read More
October 7, 2025
Chicago voted Best Big City in the U.S. for an astounding ninth year in a row
Choose Chicago is thrilled to announce that Chicago has once again earned the title of Best Big City in the U.S. for an astonishing ninth… Read More
October 7, 2025
Day of the Dead in Chicago 2025: a celebration of (after) life
Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced in Mexican culture for over 3,000… Read More
October 6, 2025
10+ films to catch during the Chicago International Film Festival 2025
Save the date, cinephiles: The renowned Chicago International Film Festival is back with a fresh lineup of screenings on Oct. 15 – 26, 2025. The… Read More
October 2, 2025
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and parties 2025
Are you ready for a scary good time this Halloween in Chicago? The city is filled with spine-chilling pop-up bars, haunted events, and eerily good… Read More
October 1, 2025
Ice skating in Chicago: Millennium Park ice skating and beyond
Come experience a classic Chicago winter tradition. Each November, the city is filled with an array of charming ice rinks that pop up all across… Read More
October 1, 2025
10 Chicago art and museum exhibits not to miss this fall/winter 2025
Chicago’s cultural calendar is always packed, and this fall is no exception. From groundbreaking retrospectives to cutting-edge exhibitions, there’s no shortage of eye-opening museum exhibits… Read More
October 1, 2025
Step inside historic homes during the 52nd annual Historic Pullman House Tour
Chicago is a city of firsts, particularly when it comes to architecture. And Pullman, the first planned industrial town in the country and the city’s… Read More
September 26, 2025
Chicago’s oldest neighborhood restaurants
Chicago’s much-lauded dining scene has earned a well-deserved reputation as the ultimate foodie city. Restaurants offer everything from iconic Chicago fare like deep dish pizza… Read More
September 25, 2025
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see striking red,… Read More
September 19, 2025
15 unique places to discover during Open House Chicago 2025
Visitors flock from all over the world to admire Chicago’s iconic architecture, and there may be no better weekend to take it all in than… Read More
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