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Cheap things to do in Chicago
Our top picks for enjoying the city without breaking the bank.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
Attractions
Admire cherry blossoms
You'll find plenty of good spots for gazing at gorgeous spring blooms in and around Chicago.
Attractions
The best Chicago attractions
Chicago might be known as the Second City, but our attractions are first-class.
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The best things to do indoors
Don’t let the weather get in the way of having a great day.
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Things to do in Chicago every day
How to spend spring in Chicago
Shopping
The best flea markets in Chicago
A truly great flea market trip can take your weekend to the next level.
Health and beauty
The 23 best spas in Chicago
Before the city warms up, squeeze in some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Museums
The 28 best museums in Chicago
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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The latest things to do in Chicago
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Taste of Chicago
The annual festival will feature dozens of vendors and food trucks, plus musical performances. And just like last year, the Taste...
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Northalsted Market Days
Northalsted Market Days is one of the largest street festivals in the Midwest, welcoming 100,000 people to the streets of Northalsted (formerly known as...
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Chinatown Summer Fair
Chinatown celebrates the arrival of summer at this annual event—featuring food, art and music—which became a two-day fest beginning in 2021. The...
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Bike the Drive
Most have experienced Lake Shore Drive in gridlock traffic, but when have you been able to enjoy lakefront beauty from the comfort of your bike?
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Southport Art Fest
The Southport Corridor hosts its annual two-day art festival, bringing together a variety of artists and local vendors near neighborhood landmarks like the...
The latest Chicago news
Restaurants
Chicago was just voted one of the best cities in the U.S. for coffee lovers
From historic cafes to globally inspired lattes, the Windy City’s coffee scene is having a moment.
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These books have the longest waitlists at Chicago’s libraries
From blockbuster adaptations to tell-all memoirs, these are the high-demand titles keeping Chicago’s library hold lists a mile long.
Kids
Six Flags Great America is officially opening for the summer season next week!
The Gurnee theme park reopens on April 25, kicking off a milestone 50th anniversary season with summer-long celebrations planned.
The latest Chicago events
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Ready to explore Chicago's amazing architecture while floating on the river? The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise takes place aboard a First Lady...
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Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
To know Matisse is to know Jazz—or at least the vivid images that make up the book, which gathers some of his most iconic works of the 20th century....
Art
ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in...
Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Shopping & Style
Shopping
The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
Shopping
19 Chicago gift shops for unique presents
It’s been said that the best gifts in life are free, but no one’s really buying that, right?
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A boozy book fair is coming to Chicago this summer
It’s nostalgia for book lovers with cocktails, a drunk spelling bee and much more.
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Chicago’s premier magic mansion, The Hand & The Eye, has an official opening date—here’s everything you need to know
The legendary Lawry’s Gilded Age estate has been transformed into a massive, illusion-filled playground—here’s everything you need to know.
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The best May 2026 events in Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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April 2026 events calendar for Chicago
Plan your April in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including concerts, theater and art exhibits.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
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The 50 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural musts and late-night shenanigans.
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The best things to do in Chicago today
Find the best things to do in Chicago today, including parties, concerts, screenings and other can't-miss events.
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Chicago was just named one of the world's most scenic cities at night
The skyline glowing over Lake Michigan is, truly, a sight for sore eyes.
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These books have the longest waitlists at Chicago’s libraries
From blockbuster adaptations to tell-all memoirs, these are the high-demand titles keeping Chicago’s library hold lists a mile long.
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Rejoice, Chicagoans! Humboldt Park’s swan boats are making a triumphant return this summer.
After sitting out last season due to sluggish sales, the iconic pedal-powered swans are once again ready to glide across the Humboldt Park lagoon.
Time In - movies we love
Movies
'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy' review: distinctly Raimi-esque in its goo and gore
Lee Cronin’s last film was Evil Dead Rise, an effective and often grotesque sequel to Sam Raimi’s low-budget classic. There was immediate talk of...
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'You, Me & Tuscany' review: a knowing call back to a golden age of romantic comedy
Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page is back duelling over damsels in this glossy and visually lavish romcom that has him starring opposite The Little...
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'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: it’s not deep but it’s made with love
It’s amazing to think that even 10 years ago a hit Super Mario Bros film would have seemed like an improbable idea. Even setting aside the debacle that...
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'The Drama' review: our verdict on the film everyone's talking about
It’s the one everyone’s talking about. But is it just clickbait?
This deliberately squirm-inducing exercise pairs Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as...
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'Project Hail Mary' review: the science-fiction blockbuster we need in these fractious times
This giddy, wonderfully optimistic intergalactic epic teams Ryan Gosling up with a friendly extraterrestrial rock creature to save the galaxy from a...
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Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
Music
The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
Music
The 35 best cover songs of all time
From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form.
