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Chicago in winter: Our ultimate guide
Bundle up and prepare to brave the cold weather while exploring some of Chicago's best winter offerings.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
Museums
The best Chicago museums
Want to see premier pieces from famous artists? We've got you covered.
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Where to go ice skating
Show off those figure eights while sliding around the best ice skating rinks in the city.
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Cheap things to do in Chicago
Our top picks for enjoying the city without breaking the bank.
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The best things to do indoors
Don’t let the weather get in the way of having a great day.
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Things to do in Chicago every day
How to spend winter in Chicago
Bars
The 19 best winter rooftop bars in Chicago
Soak in the city’s beauty from one of these winterized rooftops.
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The best Midwest winter getaways for families
Who says you need to escape the Midwest in winter?
Restaurants
The best Chicago restaurants and bars with fireplaces
These moody spots will cure your cabin fever.
Museums
The 28 best museums in Chicago
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
Health and beauty
The 23 best spas in Chicago
Before the city warms up, squeeze in some much-needed rest and relaxation.
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360 CHICAGO
Formerly known as the John Hancock Observatory, 360 CHICAGO is one of Chicago's most iconic attractions, offering unparalleled sights far above the city...
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Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope
Launching on the cusp of the spring equinox, Glow Wild celebrates global cultures and communities through the artistry of light. As the sun sets, the Zoo...
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A special Pokémon exhibit is opening at a Chicago museum this spring
Through interactive exhibits, you can compare Fossil Pokémon with real life fossils like Sue the T-Rex.
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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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New Year, New Hue
Kick off 2026 with a fresh perspective and a brand-new hue. Color Factory has teamed up with the experts at Aura Iris for “New Year, New...
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Restaurants
The best sober bars and events for Dry January in Chicago
These five spots are shaking up some of the city's best zero-proof drinks this month.
Music
BTS is bringing its massive 2026 world tour to Chicago—here’s how to get tickets
Everything you need to know about presales, onsales and scoring seats for BTS’s Soldier Field shows.
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A special Pokémon exhibit is opening at a Chicago museum this spring
Through interactive exhibits, you can compare Fossil Pokémon with real life fossils like Sue the T-Rex.
The latest Chicago events
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Chicago Architecture Biennial
Every two years, Chicago becomes a global hub of architecture and design during the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This edition’s theme is SHIFT:...
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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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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...
Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Shopping & Style
Shopping
The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
Shopping
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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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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The largest-ever Barnes & Noble store in Chicago is opening downtown this summer
It will be a three-story location.
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The best January 2026 events in Chicago
Start the new year with events, festivals, concerts, theater shows and more great things to do in Chicago during January.
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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 shenanigans.
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Chicago has a new No. 1 bookstore, according to Time Out
Our editors ranked Chicago's best bookstores, and this Pilsen gem is our favorite.
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The best free things to do in Chicago this month
No need to break the bank—check out all the fun (and free) stuff happening throughout the city this month.
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The best Midwest winter getaways for families
Beat cabin fever with these winter vacation ideas for families, all just a short drive from Chicago.
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The best February 2026 events in Chicago
Keep yourself busy in February with the Chicago Auto Show, a folk festival, Lunar New Year celebrations and more.
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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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The best things to do indoors in Chicago
When it’s pouring rain, snowing or disgustingly muggy, escape the weather with these fun indoor activities in Chicago.
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The 20 most anticipated horror movies of 2026
20 reasons why 2026 will be a gala year for gorefests
Movies
15 book-to-movie adaptations to get (very) excited about in 2026
Book lovers have a year to savour in store for them at the movie theatre and on streaming. Among the literary giants having their work adapted are Emily...
Movies
'Marty Supreme' review: Timothée Chalamet is on fire in this stunning achievement of a movie
American cinema’s fake-it-til-you-make-it brigade – Catch Me If You Can’s Frank Abagnale Jr, Moses Pray in Paper Moon, Rizzo in Midnight...
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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' review: This threequel is sometimes spectacular, occasionally stultifying
Aside from an overlong film, there’s little more dull than hearing some overprivileged critic whining about film length. After all, an extra helping of...
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'Hamnet' review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal extraordinary in Tudor tearjerker
The jury’s out on popcorn and the case has been made against phone use (time to criminalise?), but where do we stand on big, ugly,...
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Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
Music
The 30 best love songs of all time
Being in love tends to make you want to shout from the rooftops about how great it all is, so it’s no surprise it dominates the music world.