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First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Monster Mash Movie Series Monster Mash Movie SeriesSaturday, October 17, 2026 View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Monster Mash Movie Series Monster Mash Movie SeriesSaturday, October 17, 2026 View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Monster Mash Movie Series Monster Mash Movie SeriesSaturday, October 17, 2026 View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Monster Mash Movie Series Monster Mash Movie SeriesSaturday, October 17, 2026 View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Monster Mash Movie Series Monster Mash Movie SeriesSaturday, October 17, 2026 View the thrills and chills of classic Hollywood monster movies at a discount. Check out Monster Mash, the classic Halloween film series at the 400 Theater in the Rogers Park neighborhood through November 5, 2026. Travel ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » |
First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » |
First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Andersonville Restaurant Week Andersonville Restaurant WeekDailyChicago weather may be getting chilly but there are plenty of activities to lend some heat. The second annual Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Week runs from November 1-15, 2026. The two-week event features 13 restaurants serving ... Read More » Black Harvest Film Fest Black Harvest Film FestFriday, November 6, 2026 Celebrate Chicago's significant role in Black filmmaking and visit the 31st annual Black Harvest Film Festival showcase of Black film across the Diaspora from November 6-15, 2026, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. View an exciting ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... 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 » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » | First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » City News Cafe Free Concert Series City News Cafe Free Concert SeriesWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayEnjoy the increasingly rare experience of browsing through magazines, newspapers and books, without a digital device in sight. The analog adventures continue with live musical concerts during the City News Cafe concert series on weekends ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » |
First Lady Cruise All Day First Lady CruiseWednesday, September 9, 2026 One of Chicago's most iconic experiences is sailing on the scenic Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) River Cruise aboard First Lady and absorbing the city's stunning skyline while learning about its design history. The fun continues ... Read More » Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » City News Cafe Free Concert Series City News Cafe Free Concert SeriesWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayEnjoy the increasingly rare experience of browsing through magazines, newspapers and books, without a digital device in sight. The analog adventures continue with live musical concerts during the City News Cafe concert series on weekends ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... 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 » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 8:00 am to 10:00 am Chicago Thanksgiving ParadeThursday, November 26, 2026 The Chicago holiday season roars into gear with the 92nd annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, which marches down the heart of downtown on State Street on November 26, 2026. This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » City News Cafe Free Concert Series City News Cafe Free Concert SeriesWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayEnjoy the increasingly rare experience of browsing through magazines, newspapers and books, without a digital device in sight. The analog adventures continue with live musical concerts during the City News Cafe concert series on weekends ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » |
Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » City News Cafe Free Concert Series City News Cafe Free Concert SeriesWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayEnjoy the increasingly rare experience of browsing through magazines, newspapers and books, without a digital device in sight. The analog adventures continue with live musical concerts during the City News Cafe concert series on weekends ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » | Greektown Public Art Exhibit Greektown Public Art ExhibitTuesday, June 9, 2026 Chicago's historic Greektown neighborhood will introduce a new public art exhibit, "We The People," on June 9, 2026, along Halsted Street between Madison and Van Buren Streets. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More » Chistmas Around the World 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Chistmas Around the WorldDailyOne of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November ... Read More » Christkindlmarket Chicago 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Christkindlmarket ChicagoFriday, November 20, 2026 You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday ... Read More » Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonDailyWhirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, ... Read More » |
