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 22- October 31, 2024. 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
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Things To Do In Chicago in May
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
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 events in Chicago
Chicago will ring in the Lunar New Year with a series of parades, performances and marketplaces throughout the city. For 2024, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Dragon 4722, which symbolizes a year of power, wisdom and good fortune. Explore the festive traditions … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
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
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
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
Barrio Arts Festival
The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 9-10,2022. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the museum. Dance … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival
Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you
Sponsored by RVshare.com For those of us who define "roughing it" as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. "Glamping" in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you