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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Chicago
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our comprehensive guide to the best events, parades and more.
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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 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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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago
The best of the city, mapped.
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Things to do in Chicago every day
The best things to do in Chicago
Museums
The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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Events at Time Out Market Chicago
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Derby Day Watch Party
Grab your friends to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, giveaways, photo ops, and a lively...
West Loop
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Sofar Sounds Show
We're taking entertainment to new heights! What better way to spend an evening than with good friends, amazing views, and your new favorite artists?
West Loop
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Savor Asia: an AAPI Celebration
A vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, bringing together flavors from across Asia, featuring a diverse array...
West Loop
Cinco de Mayo at the Market
Get ready for a fiesta filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great vibes.Powered by Patron and Cazadores Tequila, there will be specialty tequila...
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High Tea Party with Molly's Cupcakes
Indulge in a charming afternoon filled with delicious teas and treats during Mother's Day Weekend at the Market. On Saturday, May 10, enjoy an elegant setting...
West Loop
The latest things to do in Chicago
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See renderings of the proposed 3.5-acre DuSable Park that's been in the works for years
The Streeterville park will feature a nature boardwalk, educational pavilion and more.
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Everything you should know about the changes coming to the Chicago Public Library system
Chicago Public Library is sunsetting eCards, tweaking digital borrowing limits and making full access easier than ever.
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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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May 2025 events calendar for Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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Windy City Hot Dog Fest
Whether you like your hot dogs dragged through the garden or topped with ketchup, this Portage Park fest has you covered. Local favorites,...
Portage Park
The latest Chicago news
Restaurants
This neon-lit shuffleboard bar from London is officially open in Chicago
Electric Shuffle also happens to be ideal Instagram fodder.
Restaurants
These 4 Chicago bars were just ranked some of the best in North America
And one rising star is officially “one to watch.”
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This outrageously decadent stuffed croissant will be available in Chicago for a limited time only
Milk Bar and Daisies collaborate on a unique croissant that will be available starting this week.
The latest Chicago events
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...
Music
Sueños Music Festival
Started in 2022, this two-day extravaganza returns to Grant Park over Memorial Day weekend. Taking place on a single stage in Grant Park's...
Millennium Park
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Navy Pier Fireworks
During the summer, one of the best aerial displays you'll find in Chicago originates from Navy Pier. The Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks...
Streeterville
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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.
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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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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 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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April 2025 events calendar for Chicago
Plan your April in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including concerts, theater and art exhibits.
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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.
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May 2025 events calendar for Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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See splendid photos of the cherry blossoms peaking at Jackson Park!
The stunning cherry blossoms peaked relatively early this year.
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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 was voted one of the most walkable cities in the world
A new global ranking by Time Out asks locals to rate their cities' walkability.
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The air quality in Chicago has just been ranked as one of the worst in the U.S.
According to the American Lung Association.
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Six Flags Great America is officially reopening in Chicagoland this weekend
There's a new roller coaster in town!
Time In - movies we love
Movies
The Eternaut: Latin America’s ‘The Last of Us’ is Already a Hit
Everything you need to know about this Argentinian Netflix sci-fi thriller.
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'Andor' showrunner on the making of a new Star Wars epic
The show’s second and final season starts this month, tracking the exploits of Rebel spy Cassian Andor.
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'Sinners' review: Michael B Jordan stars in a must-see historical horror
You’ll get several movies for the price of a single ticket in Ryan Coogler’s (Creed) period drama-thriller-romance-musical Sinners. And while some...
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The best sci-fi movies of all time, ranked
Science fiction isn’t just for nerds anymore. In truth, it never really was. The best sci-fi film does what any good movie should do, and that’s...
Time In - songs we love
Music
The 40 best summer songs of all time
From a Bill Withers staple to some Sabrina Carpenter sparkle.
Music
The best albums of 2025 so far
We’re only a few months through the year and our auditory canals have already been graced with some absolutely cracking new music.
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.
Music
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.
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.