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…
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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…
Holidays, Tours & attractions
Chicago ghost tours for Halloween
Chicago boasts a long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural…
Blog, Parks & outdoors
Where to see fall colors in and around Chicago
Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see striking red,…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events
Open House Chicago
Free admission • Citywide One weekend. 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Open the door to architectural gems all over Chicago. Every October, the…
Articles, Bucket list
Things to do in Chicago in the fall
Chicago has something to offer every season of the year, but fall is particularly magical. The leaves turn golden in Millennium Park, a crisp breeze…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
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…
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: Top events and things to do
Experience Halloween in Chicago with these spooky, spectacular, and supernatural events. The city is packed with haunted happenings every autumn, from frightening to family-friendly Halloween…
Free & cheap, Holidays
Free Halloween events in Chicago
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…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
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…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years. This year, the annual food…
Food & drink
What to eat in Chicago: 20+ must-try places to eat
Chicago has earned a reputation as one of our nation’s top culinary capitals. And, no wonder — food is an integral part of our city’s…
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