Things to Do

Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities

51 exciting openings in April
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51 exciting openings in April

Here's everything you need to get excited about as spring weather begins to kick in

Run a free 5K race in Chicago parks this summer
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Run a free 5K race in Chicago parks this summer

You can sign up for a free timed race in three Chicago parks

The best things to do on a first date in Chicago
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The best things to do on a first date in Chicago

First dates are always awkward, but let us help you plan the perfect a first encounter

The best nightclubs in Chicago
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The best nightclubs in Chicago

Blow off some steam at these fantastic clubs

The best parks in Chicago
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The best parks in Chicago

Of the 600 Chicago Park District facilities, these are the crème de le crème

The best things to do in Chicago

Best things to do in Chicago that locals and tourists will love
Things to do

Best things to do in Chicago that locals and tourists will love

We've searched the city to assemble this list of the best things to do in Chicago

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Free museum days at the best Chicago museums
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Free museum days at the best Chicago museums

Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to spend a fortune in order to visit some of Chicago's best museums and cultural institutions. If you're willing to plan ahead, you can take in masterpieces at the Art Institute or gaze at tropical fish while strolling through Shedd Aquarium without spending a dime. You'll need to be an Illinois resident to take advantage of many of these offers, but that's one of the perks of living in Chicago. RECOMMENDED: Complete guide to Chicago museums

The best Chicago flower shops
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The best Chicago flower shops

It can be tough to "pick" the best of the best flower shops

Cheap eats guide to Chicago
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Cheap eats guide to Chicago

Your wallet will love these cheap eats almost as much as your taste buds will

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Events and festivals

Upcoming concerts in Chicago
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Upcoming concerts in Chicago

Your complete calendar for live music in Chicago

Lollapalooza
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Lollapalooza

This year, the Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White and Arctic Monkeys headline the fest

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Chicago Cubs: A guide for the baseball fan
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Chicago Cubs: A guide for the baseball fan

The Chicago Cubs are more than just a baseball team

Chicago White Sox: A guide for the baseball fan
Sports and fitness

Chicago White Sox: A guide for the baseball fan

Nothing seems to rattle the loyalty of Chicago White Sox fans

The best comic book conventions in Chicago
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The best comic book conventions in Chicago

Find your tribe at some of the best comic book and fan conventions in Chicago

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Bon Jovi
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Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi slips on his leather vest for another tour armed with a catalog of beloved hair metal anthems. 

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Hamilton

Hamilton

Don't miss your chance to see the smash hit Broadway musical

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Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Save on a Chicago architecture river cruise when you book with Time Out

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Python Programming

Python Programming

Take this Python programming class to increase your technical savvy and boost your resume

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Chance the Rapper’s birthday bash raised thousands for his Social Works nonprofit
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Chance the Rapper’s birthday bash raised thousands for his Social Works nonprofit

Over the weekend, Chance the Rapper marked his 25th birthday with a celebration at River North club LiqrBox that raised money for his local nonprofit...

The three things you need to know today: Wed, Apr 25
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The three things you need to know today: Wed, Apr 25

1. The Joffrey Ballet performs the North American premiere of Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman’s 2015 work Midsummer Night’s Dream, which takes cues...

Logan Square craft beer bar Quenchers is closing
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Logan Square craft beer bar Quenchers is closing

One of Chicago's best craft beer bars is not long for this world. Block Club Chicago was the first to report that Quenchers Saloon will permanently close its...

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We tried McDonald’s global menu items at its new West Loop restaurant
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We tried McDonald’s global menu items at its new West Loop restaurant

Work continues on McDonald's new corporate headquarters in the West Loop, but the fast-food chain will open the public-facing portion of its new offices on...

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Things to do with kids

Rockin' Jump

Rockin' Jump

Check out Rockin' Jump at the Buffalo Grove. It's perfect for birthday's and more. 

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The best indoor activities for kids
Kids

The best indoor activities for kids

Whether your tot’s an artist, an adventurer or an aspiring scientist

Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago
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Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago

Move over, chicken fingers and hot dogs

Amazing Mirror Maze

Amazing Mirror Maze

Explore a maze with 1,800-square-foot stretch of wall-to-wall reflective surfaces

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Chicago museums

Free museum days at the best Chicago museums
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Free museum days at the best Chicago museums

You don't have to spend a fortune to visit some of Chicago's best museums

The best contemporary art galleries in Chicago
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The best contemporary art galleries in Chicago

There's so much more than the Art Institute and the MCA

Chicago's top children's museums
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Chicago's top children's museums

Chicago has some of the best exhibits for kids in the country

10 best Chicago museums
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10 best Chicago museums

Have inspiring encounters with art, history and culture

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The most romantic places in Chicago
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The most romantic places in Chicago

If you're looking to make sparks fly or rekindle an old flame, search no further. 

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Chicago's best boat tours
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Chicago's best boat tours

There are few better ways to see the sights than by taking a cruise along the river 

A complete guide to the 606
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A complete guide to the 606

Cruise through Chicago's newest park

The best Chicago food tours
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The best Chicago food tours

Try Chicago's best pizza in a single afternoon

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Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods

Irving Park
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Irving Park

Irving Park boasts an array of dive bars and coffee shops that are worth searching out

Portage Park
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Portage Park

Explore Portage Park's ornate movie theaters and classic bungalow homes

Roscoe Village
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Roscoe Village

  Find live jazz, vintage theads and great eats in this classic Chicago 'hood

Edgewater
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Edgewater

Kick back on the shores of Lake Michigan in this architecturally historic neighborhood

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