Holidays
Top spots in Chicago for holiday lights
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright! Celebrate this magical time of year with Chicago’s most luminous Christmas lights shows, including an immersive display…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Holidays, Tours & attractions
Chicago holiday tours
When Christmas comes around, Chicago lights up. There’s no shortage of holiday markets, seasonal treats, glittering Christmas light shows, snowy sights, and exciting events all…
Blog, Neighborhoods, Special events
Day of the Dead in Chicago: a celebration of (after) life
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in Mexican…
Family, Holidays
Holiday family fun in Chicago
The holidays are a magical time in the city, especially with little ones in tow. There are so many fun things to do with kids…
Nightlife, Special events
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and events 2024
Are you ready for a frighteningly good time this Halloween in Chicago? The city is filled with spine-chilling pop-up experiences, haunted events, and eerily good…
Blog, Special events
10 films to catch during Chicago International Film Festival 2024
Save the date cinephiles: the renowned Chicago International Film Festival is back with a fresh lineup of screenings from Oct. 16 – 27, 2024. The…
Blog, Theater & dance
10 hot Chicago shows to see this fall
The fall season may be cooling down the weather but Chicago’s theatre scene continues to heat up with a series of exciting musicals, dramas, comedies,…
Architecture & history, Special events
16 unique architecture sites to explore during Open House Chicago 2024
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Well, now’s your chance to take a closer look…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to the first-ever Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago has long been known as a place of artistic expression, from the ground-breaking public art on our streets to the masterpieces in our museums…
Blog, Dining
13 must-try Hispanic-owned restaurants in Chicago
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to discover the diverse culinary traditions of Chicago’s dynamic Hispanic/Latino communities. The city’s Hispanic-owned restaurants specialize in…
Food & drink
Michelin guide restaurants in Chicago
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a dining mecca. The prestigious guide awarded 22 Chicago restaurants with Michelin star honors for 2023. The…
Architecture & history, Tours & attractions
Step inside historic homes during the 51st Annual Pullman House Tour
Chicago is a city of firsts, particularly when it comes to architecture. And Pullman, the first planned industrial town in the country and the city’s…
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