Skip to consent to cookiesSkip navigation
events-cat-tours-attractions

Upcoming Chicago Events

Check out what's happening all around Chicago.

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Oct17
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Thursday October 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Oct17
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Thursday October 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Friday October 18, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…

Friday October 18, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Friday October 18, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Friday October 18, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday October 18, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday October 18, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Friday October 18, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Oct18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

3rd Fridays Free Admission Night

Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…

Friday October 18, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Oct18
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Costume Council Golden Jubilee
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Costume Council Golden Jubilee

The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to be a part of a historic evening as we enjoy a first look at the…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Latin Dance Night
Oct18
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday October 18, 2024
9:00 p.m.Saturday October 19, 2024
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Divas After Dark: Halloween Drag Show Cruise on Lake Michigan
Oct18
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Divas After Dark: Halloween Drag Show Cruise on Lake Michigan

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey throughout the cooler months with City Cruises Chicago! As the leading provider of on-the-water excursions, City Cruises…

Friday October 18, 2024
11:00 p.m.Saturday October 19, 2024
1:00 a.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Saturday October 19, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…

Saturday October 19, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday October 19, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Walking Tour | Paseo Boricua & Humboldt Park
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Walking Tour | Paseo Boricua & Humboldt Park

Join professional guide and local resident Eduardo Arocho on a walk through Humboldt Park. Located on Chicago’s Northwest Side, the Division Street area (a.k.a. Paseo Boricua), with…

Saturday October 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Ciclo Urbano
2459 W. Division St.
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Saturday October 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Open House Chicago 2024
Oct19
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Open House Chicago 2024

Open House Chicago, hosted by the Chicago Architecture Center, is a free public festival providing access to places of architectural, historical, and cultural significance, across…

Saturday October 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday October 20, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Chicago
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday October 19, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Brick of Chicago Beverly Walking Tour
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

Brick of Chicago Beverly Walking Tour

On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you’ll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…

Saturday October 19, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
9201 S Longwood Drive
9201 S Longwood Drive
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour

Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…

Saturday October 19, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces
Oct19
Tours & Attractions

All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (William Faulkner) This tour is Inside Chicago Walking Tours’ answer to many requests for an Art-Deco-specific…

Saturday October 19, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
bean-night

Explore Chicago hotels, flights, deals, and more

Plan your trip

Expedia
Expedia
Expedia
Expedia

CTA Newsletter

Chicago Newsletter

Stay in the know

Sign up

OVG25_enews_cover_for website footer

Chicago Visitors Guide

Start planning today

Get the guide