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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities

Where to see twinkling Christmas lights in Chicago
Get in the holiday spirit with these gorgeous light displays.

The best New Year’s Eve events and parties in Chicago
Say goodbye to 2023 in style.

Christkindlmarket Chicago 2023: Everything you need to know
Check out the holiday market with the help of our handy guide.

Chicago's top Christmas concerts and shows to get in the holiday spirit
'Tis the season for "The Nutcracker" and festive musicals.
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The best things to do in Chicago for locals and tourists
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The best Chicago attractions
From museums and parks to jazz clubs and theaters.

The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.

The best Chicago staycation ideas
Enjoy a relaxing vacation without leaving the city.
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Chicago events calendar for 2023
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2023's biggest festivals, concerts, parades and art shows.

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.
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2023's biggest festivals, concerts, parades and art shows.

Chicago events calendar for 2023
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2023's biggest festivals, concerts, parades and art shows.

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.

The best things to do in Chicago this week
Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2023: Start time, route and best places to watch
Everything you need to know about the annual downtown procession.

Light Up the Lake
Navy Pier bring its winter experience back for another year, illuminating the lakefront with an outdoor light display. The dazzling...
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A first look at 'Disney 100: The Exhibition'
Walt Disney returns to Chicago to commemorate its 100th anniversary.

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2023: Start time, route and best places to watch
Everything you need to know about the annual downtown procession.

What to eat, drink and do at Christkindlmarket Chicago 2023
Enjoy beer steins, raclette sandwiches and much more at the annual holiday market.

The 15 things Chicagoans are most thankful for
Locals say the lakefront, cultural scene and food are some of the city's best features.
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ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of the Merchandise Mart, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art...

City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Every year, Millennium Park is adorned with an epic Christmas tree that remains on display until the beginning of the new year. The larger-than-life...

Ice Skating in Millennium Park
Skate under the Chicago skyline and within eyeshot of the Chicago Christmas Tree at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Plus, take advantage...

Christkindlmarket
The iconic German-inspired holiday market at Daley Plaza brings just over a month of Christmassy celebrations to the Loop. Browse stalls...
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Chicago events calendar for 2023
Find the best things to do in Chicago all year round.
Find the best things to do in Chicago all year round.
Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods

Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.

Andersonville
Visit one of Chicago's most charming neighborhoods.

Logan Square
Explore a bustling selection of restaurants, bars and entertainment.

Pilsen
Explore vibrant murals, the city's best tacos and the businesses of 18th Street.
Shopping & Style

The 22 best flower shops in Chicago
Find the perfect bouquet for every occasion.

The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.

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?

The 20 best Chicago dispensaries for buying marijuana
Ready to spark up?
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The best Christmas things to do during the holidays in Chicago
Experience the holidays in Chicago with beautiful lights, festive theater productions and bustling markets.

December 2023 events calendar for Chicago
Find the best holiday activities in Chicago, including free things to do, and picks from theater, art and music

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.

Where to see twinkling Christmas lights in Chicago
Celebrate the holidays at these gorgeous light displays throughout Chicago and the suburbs.

The best New Year’s Eve events and parties in Chicago
Kiss 2023 goodbye with the help of these big hotel bashes, low-key bar hangs, river cruises and more.

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...

The 11 best places to cut down a Christmas tree near Chicago
Want to cut down your own Christmas tree this year? Head to these seasonal farms located outside the city.

Christkindlmarket Chicago 2023: Everything you need to know
The beloved holiday tradition brings German-themed markets to Daley Plaza and Wrigleyville.

12 unique habits people pick up after living in Chicago
From dibs to yelling at the Bears, these behaviors are ingrained in residents.

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.