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The new Harry Potter Shop is now open in Chicago
Witches and wizards, grab your wands — the brand new Harry Potter Shop is now open in Chicago. The store opened to the public on…
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Hotels near Grant Park in Chicago
One of Chicago’s largest and oldest green spaces, Grant Park is the crown jewel of the downtown lakefront. The park is home to some of…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
Chicago Pride: Your guide to Chicago Pride Parade, Pride Fest, and more
Chicago really knows how to party for Pride. Each June, the city is brimming with LGBTQ+ celebrations and events, including over-the-top street fests, exhilarating concerts,…
Holidays
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer in Chicago — and the city knows how to celebrate. Each year, Chicago comes to life…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 16 – 17, 2025 Free admission • Chicago lakefront The Chicago Air and Water Show has been an iconic Chicago event since 1959. The…
Entertainment, Nightlife
Chicago’s top comedy clubs
The nation’s future comedy stars are honing their skills right now in Chicago comedy clubs. Our city (which happens to be the home of improv)…
Articles, Parks & outdoors
Guide to kayaking in Chicago
Chicago is lucky enough to be home to not one, but two stunning waterfronts — the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Both of these iconic…
Festivals & special events
Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Aug. 22 – 23, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond The Chicago House Music Festival is an annual celebration of the Chicago-born genre…
Festivals & special events, Free & cheap, Music
Chicago Blues Festival
June 5 – 8, 2025 Free admission • Millennium Park and beyond A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s…
Entertainment, Free & cheap
10 free things to do in Chicago this April
There’s never a shortage of things to do in Chicago — and luckily, many of those things are free. Every month brings a fresh batch…
Festivals & special events, Music
Lollapalooza Chicago guide: lineup, schedule, tickets, and more
July 31 – Aug. 3, 2025 Grant Park Each year, thousands of fans travel from around the world to experience Lollapalooza in Chicago. Those lucky…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Waterfront restaurants on the lake in Chicago
Chicago is known for its famous skyline and urban neighborhoods, but it’s also right next to one of the largest lakes in the country. That…
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