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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
The 16 best haunted houses near Chicago
Head to the scariest attractions near the city for a night of terror.
The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago
Celebrate fall with freshly-picked fruit.
The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall
Take a hayride and pick out a gourd.
The best places to see fall colors in Chicago
Go leaf peeping at these picturesque spots.
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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 cheap things to do in Chicago
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Events at Time Out Market Chicago
Chicago Bears Watch Party
Come join us at Time Out Market Chicago during football season to catch the Bears in action on the big screen. We'll be showing the games—with...
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Industry Mondays
Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping...
Come join us at Time Out Market Chicago during football season to catch the Bears in action on the big screen. We'll be showing the games—with...
West Loop
Chicago Bears Watch Party
Come join us at Time Out Market Chicago during football season to catch the Bears in action on the big screen. We'll be showing the games—with...
West Loop
Industry Mondays
Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping...
'Tini Tuesdays
Take a load off with 'Tini Tuesdays at Time Out Market Chicago. After 4pm, you can sip $10 martinis—your choice of classic, dirty or...
Winesday
Join Time Out Market Chicago every Wednesday for a relaxing evening of wine specials. Unwind with a glass of vino, paired with food from some of the...
Witching Hour
Join Time Out Market Chicago for a mystical evening filled with magic and enchantment. Grab a delicious bite or drink and have some pre-Halloween...
West Loop
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The best sober parties and events in Chicago
You don't have to drink to have a good time. These inclusive parties offer a host of fun activities—all without alcohol.
A Sabrina Carpenter pop-up shop is coming to Chicago
Buy special coffee drinks and exclusive merch at the Short n' Sweet Cafe this weekend.
You don't have to drink to have a good time. These inclusive parties offer a host of fun activities—all without alcohol.
The best sober parties and events in Chicago
You don't have to drink to have a good time. These inclusive parties offer a host of fun activities—all without alcohol.
A Sabrina Carpenter pop-up shop is coming to Chicago
Buy special coffee drinks and exclusive merch at the Short n' Sweet Cafe this weekend.
Streeterville Doggy & Kitty Halloween Party
Chicago's most adorable Halloween party happens every year at the MCA Sculpture Garden, where local dog (or cat) owners bring their costumed pets for a...
Streeterville
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
Opinion: A case against the Chicago hot dog
We’ve paid our dues to the classics. It may be time to enshrine a new class of Chicago food icons.
Grant Achatz and The Wiener's Circle are debuting a corn dog collaboration
The Alinea chef teased a corn dog collab on social media and fans went gaga over it.
A Sabrina Carpenter pop-up shop is coming to Chicago
Buy special coffee drinks and exclusive merch at the Short n' Sweet Cafe this weekend.
SpongeBob SquarePants' very own Krabby Patty is coming to Chicago!
It's the first time that food items inspired by the famous patty are being served in the real world.
The latest Chicago events
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...
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...
Loop
Usher
After the success of his Super Bowl halftime show, R&B smoothie Usher Raymond IV brings his loverman soul-pop show back to the masses for his...
United Center
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.
Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the eighth consecutive year
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Plot out your October in Chicago with our calendar of things to do, including the best festivals and Halloween...
The best orchards to go apple picking 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...
The 16 best haunted houses near Chicago
Looking for frights this season? Head to the scariest attractions near the city for a night of terror.
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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.
The 63 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...
It's official: Logan Square is one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world
The Northwest Side community area is a cultural hub packed with trendy restaurants, bars, shops and more.
Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do
Go leaf peeping, wander around pumpkin patches and find more of the most autumn-friendly things to do in Chicago.
Chicago events calendar for 2024
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2024's biggest festivals, concerts,...