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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago
Celebrate fall with freshly-picked fruit.
The best places to see fall colors in Chicago
Go leaf peeping at these picturesque spots.
The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall
Take a hayride and pick out a gourd.
The best corn mazes near Chicago
Where you'll have an a-maize-ing time.
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Our very favorite things to do.
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
Enjoy the city without spending a ton of cash by searching out 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...
West Loop
Kids Jam with Dawn-Marie
Bring the whole family to Time Out Market Chicago for weekend brunch and storytelling! The lovely Dawn-Marie will lead a sing-along for kids while...
West Loop
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
Kids Jam with Dawn-Marie
Bring the whole family to Time Out Market Chicago for weekend brunch and storytelling! The lovely Dawn-Marie will lead a sing-along for kids while...
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...
West Loop
'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...
West Loop
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...
West Loop
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The best October 2024 events in Chicago
Plot out your October in Chicago with our calendar of things to do, including the best festivals and Halloween parties.
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
Plot out your October in Chicago with our calendar of things to do, including the best festivals and Halloween parties.
The best October 2024 events in Chicago
Plot out your October in Chicago with our calendar of things to do, including the best festivals and Halloween parties.
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
Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
The annual fall event returns to Lincoln Square for one apple-filled weekend. Shop autumnal goods at the festival's marketplace, munch on...
Lincoln Square
Historic Pullman House Tour
The 51st annual Historic Pullman House Tour will offer attendees the opportunity to explore the rich history of...
Loop
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
The latest Chicago news
This Chicago pizzeria has been named one of the best in the world
Robert's Pizza & Dough Company gets the attention it deserves from 50 Top Pizza.
The Art Institute of Chicago is getting a $75 million gift for a new modern art building
An entirely new building will be constructed within the Art Institute of Chicago's downtown campus.
These three Chicago restaurants were just added to the Michelin Guide
Anelya, Bayan Ko and Beity certainly deserve the praise.
The most expensive martini in the U.S. is available at this Chicago restaurant for $13k
The "Marrow Martini" comes with a nine-carat diamond tennis necklace.
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...
Englewood Jazz Festival
This year's Englewood Jazz Festival highlights the many stars who have been nurtured by the festival and Live the Spirit Residency over the past 25...
Englewood
Riot Fest
Get ready, punk rockers! Riot Fest is returning to Douglass Park from September 20-22 with a laundry list of rock, punk, metal and emo artists. It's always...
North Lawndale
Chicago Gourmet
Chicago Gourmet, the annual food festival hosted by the Illinois Restaurant Association, returns this year with a four-day slate of programming and events in...
Millennium Park
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.
This Chicago suburb is apparently the most affordable city in the U.S.
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Where to see Fourth of July 2024 fireworks in Chicago
From the lakefront all the way out to the suburbs, Chicago's Fourth of July fireworks fill the sky with dazzling...
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,...
World Naked Bike Ride Chicago: Your guide
Prepare for the annual World Naked Bike Ride Chicago with route details and photos from previous events.
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Fourth of July in Chicago 2024: Your guide to the best events and things to do
Make the most of the holiday with our guide to Fourth of July fireworks, events and more.
The 71 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 best July 2024 events in Chicago
Plan your July in Chicago with our calendar of events and things to do, including festivals, concerts and movie...
The 2024 Chicago Pride Parade street closures you need to know about
Traffic and parking will be prohibited on numerous streets this Sunday.
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.