Skip to consent to cookiesSkip navigation
Mandatory Photo Credit: Abel Arciniega :: @tequilagraphics

Upcoming Chicago Events

Check out what's happening all around Chicago.

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov26
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…

Tuesday, November 26th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Week of Play
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Thanksgiving Week of Play

Explore three floors of family fun for everyone during our Thanksgiving Week of Play! From November 22 – 27 and November 29 – December 1,…

Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…

Tuesday, November 26th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Tuesday, November 26th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Tuesday, November 26th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience

Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights.  Experience…

Tuesday, November 26th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row

The Near South Loop hosts a timely exhibit in a tumultuous time – Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers…

Wednesday, November 27th
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Wednesday, November 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 22nd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Wednesday, November 27th
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dinos Alive
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Wednesday, November 27th
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov27
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…

Wednesday, November 27th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Wednesday, November 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Wednesday, November 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Week of Play
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Thanksgiving Week of Play

Explore three floors of family fun for everyone during our Thanksgiving Week of Play! From November 22 – 27 and November 29 – December 1,…

Wednesday, November 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Titanic: The Exhibition
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Titanic: The Exhibition

⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…

Wednesday, November 27th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Westfield Old Orchard (West Lot)
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Wednesday, November 27th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…

Wednesday, November 27th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Wednesday, November 27th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Wednesday, November 27th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience

Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights.  Experience…

Wednesday, November 27th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Basement of the Dead Haunted House & Shattered 3D Haunted House
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Basement of the Dead Haunted House & Shattered 3D Haunted House

Welcome to “Basement of the Dead”, a spine-chilling haunted house in Aurora, IL, where your darkest fears will come to life.  As you descend into…

Wednesday, November 27th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Basement of the Dead Haunted House
42 W New York St.
bean-night

Explore hotels, flights, deals, and more

Plan your trip

Expedia
Expedia
Expedia
Expedia

CTA Newsletter

Chicago Newsletter

Stay in the know

Sign up

visitors_guide_2024_cover

Visitors Guide

Start planning today

Get the guide