Christkindlmarket is returning to Chicago
You'll be able to sip glühwein in Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville this winter.
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Christkindlmarket is returning to Chicago
You'll be able to sip glühwein in Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville this winter.
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Christkindlmarket is officially returning to Chicago this winter
You'll be able to visit the German-inspired holiday market in Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville.
8 amazing moments at Pitchfork Music Festival 2021
Back in Union Park, watching bands and getting coated in dust.
Try new dishes (and win prizes) during a celebration of rising chefs
StarChefs' Rising Stars Restaurant Week returns to Chicago, honoring 24 chefs, bartenders and sommeliers.
How to get a COVID-19 test just outside of Pitchfork Music Festival
A Curative testing site just north of Union Park is offering rapid antigen testing all weekend.
Check out the Chicago Humanities Festival’s fall events lineup
Catch talks from Kal Penn, Alan Cumming, Teju Cole and more luminaries this season.
Chicagoans can help High Times find the best weed in Illinois
Aficionados can purchase "judge kits," sample the products inside and cast their Cannabis Cup votes.
Chicago was just voted the 2nd most beautiful city in the world
Yup, we beat out Paris.
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Live from Time Out Market
All-day brunch is coming to Time Out Market Montréal, thanks to Le Passé Composé
Your mother was right: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
Sip bourbon all month long at Time Out Market Miami
Don't mind if we do!
Move over, cronuts, this bakery has created an all-new hybrid: The sconut
And you can get your hands on them at Time Out Market
Your order of ribs from Wayla got cooking a lot earlier than you think
And they sell out every day
Summer in Chicago
The best Chicago summer festivals
Dancing (and eating) in the streets is back this summer.
Where to drink on a rooftop
Sip a cocktail under the sun, high above the city's streets.
The best beaches in Chicago
Here's where to find the best stretches of sand along the lake.
Our favorite outdoor restaurants
Eating outside is more fun than eating inside.
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Summer music festivals
Lollapalooza
The city's biggest fest is back in action (at full capacity).
Pitchfork Music Festival
Indie rockers and rising acts return to Union Park in September this year.
Riot Fest
Another dose of rock nostalgia is coming to Douglass Park.
Ravinia Festival
Pack a picnic and take in adult contemporary shows on the lawn.
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15 of the best hikes in the world
15 of the best hikes in the world
It’s a big world out there. Now go!
Escape the city
Day trips from Chicago—here’s what you can and can’t do
Read up on what's allowed before hitting the road.
The best places for hiking near Chicago
Hit the trails and get some fresh air on these scenic hikes.
The best places to go camping near Chicago
The best places to go camping near Chicago
Amenities include stargazing and endless s'mores.
15 lakefront Airbnbs to rent for a summer getaway from Chicago
15 lakefront Airbnbs to rent for a summer getaway from Chicago
These waterfront escapes are perfect for summer.
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
The 18 best day trips from Chicago
Get outta town—if only for the day.
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
The 9 most scenic drives in Chicago
Cruise down LSD and explore Lower Wacker.