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Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekSunday, March 1, 2026 The fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekDailyThe fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekDailyThe fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekDailyThe fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekDailyThe fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekDailyThe fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Greektown Restaurant Week Greektown Restaurant WeekDailyThe fifth annual Greektown Restaurant Week unleashes an array of special discounts, offers and dishes on March 1-7, 2026. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood, dine in and mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to score deals. Step ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » |
Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » North Side Restaurant Week North Side Restaurant WeekDailyTravel beyond the familiar downtown, West Loop and River North dining scenes and explore the eclectic culinary diversity of far north side neighborhoods, including Edgewater, Rogers Park and Ravenswood, during the North Side Restaurant Week ... Read More » Chicago Irish Film Fest Chicago Irish Film FestTransport yourself with the magic of Irish storytelling during the 27th annual Chicago Irish Film Festival. Enjoy movies that celebrate the complexity and joy of the Emerald Isle during the in-theater showings from February 26 to ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Flower ShowThursday, March 12, 2026 Welcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... 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Read More » | St. Pat's Day Food and Drinks All Day St. Pat's Day Food and DrinksSaturday, March 14, 2026 Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn ... Read More » Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » St. Patrick's Day Events 9:00 am to 9:00 pm St. Patrick's Day EventsSaturday, March 14, 2026 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 14-15, ... Read More » |
Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » St. Pat's Day Food and Drinks All Day St. Pat's Day Food and DrinksChicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekSunday, March 15, 2026 It may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from March 15-29, 2026. The event features 16 restaurants serving prix ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » St. Pat's Day Food and Drinks All Day St. Pat's Day Food and DrinksChicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn ... 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Read More » St. Pat's Day Food and Drinks All Day St. Pat's Day Food and DrinksChicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyIt may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from March 15-29, 2026. The event features 16 restaurants serving prix ... 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Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWeekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » | Dairy Queen Free Cone Day All Day Dairy Queen Free Cone DayThursday, March 19, 2026 Chill out this spring with lots of cool treats at Dairy Queen! The popular ice cream shop celebrates the start of spring with its annual (and extremely popular!) FREE Cone Day on March 19, 2026. Image: Dairy ... Read More » Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... 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Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyIt may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from March 15-29, 2026. The event features 16 restaurants serving prix ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... 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Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWeekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... 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Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyIt may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from March 15-29, 2026. The event features 16 restaurants serving prix ... Read More » Andersonville Insidewalk Sale 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Andersonville Insidewalk SaleFriday, March 27, 2026 Get ready for spring and stock up on deals for seasonal goodies at a variety of shops and cafes in the Andersonville neighborhood during the Andersonville Insidewalk Sale on March 27-29, 2026. Forget about braving chilly ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyIt may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from March 15-29, 2026. The event features 16 restaurants serving prix ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWeekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » |
Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyIt may still be frosty but Chicago continues to supply hot activities to enjoy in the city. The seventh annual Andersonville Restaurant Week runs from March 15-29, 2026. The event features 16 restaurants serving prix ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWeekly on Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » I-Hop Free Bottomless Pancakes All Day I-Hop Free Bottomless PancakesMore butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » | Free things to do during Chicago Winter All Day Free things to do during Chicago WinterDailyChicago's winters boast a well-deserved reputation for being brutal. It's true that the wind chill can make a snowman cry but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the frozen beauty of the city. When the ... Read More » Spring Flower Show 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Spring Flower ShowWelcome the colors and excitement of the spring season with the annual Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory. This year's show is called "Showers of Flowers" and runs through May 10, 2026. Wander through over ... Read More » Free admission for Illinois residents 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Free admission for Illinois residentsWeekly on TuesdayFree Tuesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art for Illinois residents. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312-397-4010 When: 10am to 9pm Tuesdays; 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Sundays; Closed Mondays. Free Tuesdays for Illinois residents with ... Read More » Happy Hour 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Happy HourWeekly on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayUnwind and celebrate the end of the work day with food and drink deals at Canal Street Eatery Monday through Friday, 3- 6 p.m. in the bustling West Loop neighborhood. Sip on $8 cocktails like Aperol ... Read More » |








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