Things to Do

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

Where to go ice skating
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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.
The best things to do indoors
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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

Celebrate the holidays in Chicago

Visit a rooftop bar
Bars

Visit a rooftop bar

Hot drinks, fireplaces, curling lanes and over-the-top holiday decorations make these bars worth a visit.  
Shop 'til you drop
Shopping

Shop 'til you drop

The best boutiques in Chicago to help you find gifts for any occasion.
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Events at Time Out Market Chicago

Stash Holiday Market
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Stash Holiday Market

Step into a vibrant marketplace filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted goods, and curated collections from Chicago’s most talented Black makers,...
Storytime with Elsa
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Storytime with Elsa

Come join us at Time Out Market Chicago for a magical Character Storytime with Elsa & Olaf from Frozen! Get ready for an enchanting experience filled...
Holiday Vintage Market
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Holiday Vintage Market

Get ready for the ultimate vintage experience this holiday season! Join us in person to browse unique finds, sip on festive drinks, and enjoy great music....
New Year's Eve: Midnight Fever
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New Year's Eve: Midnight Fever

Midnight Fever returns for our best New Year's Eve experience yet by transforming the market into a three-story celebration. Chicago house music legend,...
Industry Mondays
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Industry Mondays

Enjoy delicious food while sipping specialty Cafeto cocktails; all hospitality workers will receive 20% off their bar tabs. 

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Chicago Architecture Biennial
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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:...
Ice Skating at Maggie Daley 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...

Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods

Avondale
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Avondale

The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Andersonville
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Andersonville

Visit one of Chicago's most charming neighborhoods.
Logan Square
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Logan Square

Explore a bustling selection of restaurants, bars and entertainment.

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