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40+ things to do in Chicago this October
October is a fun-filled time in Chicago, with endless Halloween events and fall-themed celebrations happening all month long. Start filling up your calendar with mystical…
October is a fun-filled time in Chicago, with endless Halloween events and fall-themed celebrations happening all month long. Start filling up your calendar with mystical…
Oct. 19 – 20, 2024 Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all…
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — the Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can pick your own pumpkins, go…
Halloween in Chicago is so much more than just trick-or-treating. There are magical nighttime parades, authentic Day of the Dead celebrations, spine-tingling ghost tours, and…
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
One of the best times to experience summer in Chicago is the Fourth of July. The whole city takes on a festive vibe and it’s…
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
Summer in Chicago may be winding down, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the remaining sunshine and warm weather. Celebrate the…
June 15 – Sept. 8, 2024 Free admission • Grant Park and parks citywide The annual SummerDance festival brings people of all ages and skill…
Sept. 26 – 29, 2024 Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year,…
Chicago knows how to party for Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration takes over the city each June, with street fests, concerts, parties, and the iconic…
There’s nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, when Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city,…