From fall foliage to pumpkin patches.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
The best apple picking orchards near Chicago
Celebrate fall with freshly-picked fruit.
Where to see fall foliage near Chicago
Go leaf peeping at these scenic spots.
The best pumpkin patches near Chicago
Take a hayride and pick out a gourd.
The 18 best corn mazes near Chicago
Where you'll have an a-maize-ing time.
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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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Where to see fall foliage and colors outside of Chicago
Take a trip out of the city to see beautiful red, orange and yellow leaves.
The 23 most haunted places in Chicago
Chicago’s haunted spots are spooky, scary and just plain odd—from historic buildings to a pub with a poltergeist.
Take a trip out of the city to see beautiful red, orange and yellow leaves.
Where to see fall foliage and colors outside of Chicago
Take a trip out of the city to see beautiful red, orange and yellow leaves.
The 23 most haunted places in Chicago
Chicago’s haunted spots are spooky, scary and just plain odd—from historic buildings to a pub with a poltergeist.
The 20 best buildings to see during Open House Chicago 2023
We've picked the can't-miss structures to visit, in neighborhoods all across the city, during Open House Chicago.
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.
The latest Chicago news
Take a look inside the newly opened Guinness Open Gate Brewery
You can now get perfectly poured pints of stout in the West Loop.
County BBQ and Everything Countz are coming to Time Out Market Chicago
You'll soon be able to enjoy delicious barbecue and healthy sandwiches in Fulton Market.
Chicago Lyft riders love dining in the West Loop and traveling to university locales
The data reveals both usual suspects and surprises
Lizzy J Cafe and Chi'Tiva are now open at Time Out Market Chicago
Two new daytime concepts join the star-studded lineup in Fulton Market.
The latest Chicago events
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...
Chicago Beer Festival
Want to drink a beer underneath Máximo the titanosaur in the Field Museum’s Stanley Field Hall? You'll be able to sample creations from more...
Museum Campus
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Every October, more than 45,000 runners hit the streets of Chicago and take a 26.2 mile tour of the city by foot. While it's too late to enter the race (and...
Millennium Park
Open House Chicago
Want to get a free, behind-the-scenes look at the Chicago Board of Trade Building, Walt Disney's birthplace home, Orchestra Hall at Symphony...
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Chicago Events Calendar
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 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 apple picking orchards near Chicago
Load up a bag with some freshly-picked fruit—and don't forget to snag a box of apple cider doughnuts on your way...
October 2023 events calendar for Chicago
Plot out your October in Chicago with our calendar of things to do, including the best festivals and Halloween...
Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Chicago
Raise a stein at these Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the city.
The 74 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic meals and views to cultural musts and late-night...
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September 2023 events calendar for Chicago
Summer is almost over, but September in Chicago is packed with things to do, including festivals, exhibits and...
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.
The 14 best haunted houses near Chicago
Looking for frights this season? Head to the scariest haunted houses in Chicago.
The best places to see fall foliage and colors in Chicago
Go leaf peeping at these Chicago parks, cemeteries, forest preserves and more.
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,...