With spring weather warming up more consistently and the lakefront thawing into lovely aquamarine waves, May is a favorite time to explore Chicago before the large summer tourist crowds arrive. Consider these free or low-cost activities for your Chicago May adventures. Besides the essential … [Read more...] about Things To Do In Chicago in May
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Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
Chicago dives deep into St. Patrick's Day festivities, this is a city that definitely believes in the green. Celebrating Irish heritage in Chicago means not just one, but three parades, kicking off on March 16-17, 2024. The granddaddy of them all, the downtown … [Read more...] about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events
Free Maple Tree Festival at North Park Village Nature Center
Surround yourself with the sweetness of nature and learn about maple trees and syrup during the Maple Tree Festival at North Park Village Nature Center on March 16, 2024. Tap into the beauty of maple trees during this interactive event. Discover how maples benefit the ecosystem and produce their … [Read more...] about Free Maple Tree Festival at North Park Village Nature Center
Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival
Tattoo collectors and fans inspired by the art will be thrilled to attend the 14th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival for two days of live performances, tattoo artist appointments and lots of vendors on March 22-24, 2024. Head to the Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival to show off your body art … [Read more...] about Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival
Free Lunar New Year Concert
Experience the beauty and dynamic rhythms of Mongolian music during the Lunar New Year Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 11, 2024. This free event features the world premiere of Lei-Liang's Mongolian Suite for Violin. Listen to the beautiful melodies of acclaimed … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Concert
Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting
The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 17, 2023. This live event will fill Millenium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling lights. A 55-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce was selected for this … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 21- November 5, 2023. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Chicago Pride Fest
Chicago is home to the nation's first recognized LGBTQ community and the annual Chicago Pride Fest is one of its most anticipated community events. The fest returns on June 17-18, 2023, with three stages of music, 150 vendors, food, drinks and fun. Kicking off the weekend before the … [Read more...] about Chicago Pride Fest
Regal Cinemas Host ScreenX Day with $3 Tickets
Pull yourself off the couch and head to Regal Cinemas for the ultra-immersive ScreenX experience, which features multiple projectors and technology that make you feel like you're in the middle of the scene. ScreenX Day is April 29, 2023, at Regal Webster Place and Regal City North. ScreenX uses a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas Host ScreenX Day with $3 Tickets
Chicago Air & Water Show
With planes swirling in the sky and boats racing through the water, the Chicago Air & Water Show is the most spectacular event of the Summer. Scheduled for August 20 and 21, 2022, this year's show celebrates over 60s years of dazzling stunts over the iconic Chicago skyline. The largest and … [Read more...] about Chicago Air & Water Show
Fiesta Del Sol
The largest Latino fest in the country returns to the Pilsen neighborhood on July 28-31, 2022. with the highly anticipated Fiesta Del Sol. This year's festival commemorates 50 years of celebrating Latino art, music, food and traditions with a four-day, family-friendly event. You'll be … [Read more...] about Fiesta Del Sol