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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do
There's no shortage of fun things to do this season.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
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The best places for hiking near Chicago
Embark on an outdoor adventure with these trails.
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The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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Wreath Design Class
Learn the art of making a beautiful holiday wreath with Blissful Blooms. Expert florists will provide everything you need and give you tips on how to pick and...
West Loop
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Little Chefs' Holiday Donut Decorating
Bring the little ones to the Market on December 21 for a donut decorating class. 2d Restaurant will teach young chefs how...
West Loop
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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
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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...
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'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...
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The best Christmas concerts and shows in Chicago for the holiday season
’Tis the season for caroling, The Nutcracker, jingle bells and oodles of holiday music.
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Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along
There’s no better place in Chicago for holiday cheer than under Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate (a.k.a. "The Bean"), where like-minded...
Millennium Park
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A Latin American Christmas
The Newberry Consort—which presents deeply-researched music from the Renaissance, Baroque and other historical periods long since passed—hosts...
Uptown
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The best December 2024 events in Chicago
Find the best holiday activities in Chicago, including free things to do and picks from theater, music and pop-ups.
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Winterland at Gallagher Way
The Cubs may be hibernating for the winter, but Gallagher Way provides some excellent reasons to hang out in Wrigleyville during baseball's offseason. The...
Wrigleyville
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Get $5 off food and drinks at Time Out Market Chicago!
Enjoy some of the best culinary offerings in the city while giving your wallet a break.
Theater
The Blue Man Group is officially ending its Chicago residency after 27 years
The group's last performance is reportedly happening in January.
Travel
Here is the best time to drive out of Chicago this Thanksgiving weekend
Plus, the chances of snow starting Tuesday through Thanksgiving Day are pretty high.
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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...
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Ice Skating at 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...
Millennium Park
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Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park
Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago with the city's sweeping skyline as a backdrop, the Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park is a winter attraction...
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
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The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
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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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Chicago was just crowned one of the best cities in the world
It's one of only five U.S. cities to appear in a new top 20 worldwide ranking.
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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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10 beautiful pictures of the first snow of the year in Chicago
It snowed over two inches yesterday!
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Thanksgiving in Chicago 2024: Best things to do over the long weekend
Here are the best Thanksgiving dinner options and things to do once you're done eating.
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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 Thanksgiving Parade 2024: Timings, Route and Street Closures
Everything you need to know about the annual downtown procession.
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The 58 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 November 2024 events in Chicago
Pack your month with the best activities, pop-ups, concerts and things to do.
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The 13 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.
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Christkindlmarket Chicago 2024: Everything you need to know
The beloved holiday tradition brings German-themed markets to Daley Plaza and Aurora.
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Movies
The 50 best Christmas movies of all time
From silly Santas to shoot-outs in the snow, here's our pick of the best Christmas films ever
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The 100 best movies of all time to watch right now
Silent classics, noirs, space operas and everything in between: Somehow we managed to rank the best movies of all time
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The 100 best horror movies of all time
Get a fright with our list of best horror movies like The Exorcist and Get Out, as chosen by Time Out writers and horror experts
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The best comedy movies of all time
Giggle along with our list of the best funny movies like Borat and Mean Girls, as chosen by Time Out writers and top comedians
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The best sci-fi movies of all time, ranked
From human clones to alien invasions: we asked scientists, filmmakers and writers to select the best sci-fi films in cinema history
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Music
The 50 best Christmas songs of all time
Like ’em, hate ’em or blast ’em 24 hours a day as soon as September starts, there’s no getting away from Christmas songs.
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The 47 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
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The 50 best sad songs ever written
You can pay for all the therapy you want – sometimes only a good cry will do it.
Music
The 64 best ’80s hits
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.
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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.