Chicago is home to an exciting range of award-winning restaurants and eateries that make this city a recognized foodie capital. And while lots of food fans look forward to Chicago Restaurant Week, the city also hosts Chicago Black Restaurant Week from February 9-23, 2025. Munch … [Read more...] about Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week Deals
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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 2025, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Snake 4723, which symbolizes a year of wisdom, creativity and transformation. Explore the festive traditions and … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Free Docent Led Tours at National Puerto Rican Museum
Discover the dynamic culture of Puerto Rico and Chicago's strong link to the island by taking a free docent-led tour of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The monthly tours are scheduled for February 15, March 15 and April … [Read more...] about Free Docent Led Tours at National Puerto Rican Museum
Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration
Navy Pier will host a free, interactive, family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year with the annual event, Global Connections: Lunar New Year, on February 1, 2025. Honor the Year of the Snake with traditional art, dance, music and food from different Asian cultures. Explore the … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration
Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
The Uptown neighborhood celebrates its 40-year tradition of honoring the Lunar New Year with the Argyle New Year Celebration on February 8, 2025. The festivities include a colorful parade, family fun activities, an art walk and restaurant offerings. March on down to honor the … [Read more...] about Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Every year, Chicago honors the Lunar New Year with parades and festivities. February 10, 2024, marks the lunar new year of the Snake 4723. Celebrate the excitement and colors of the lunar new year at the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade on February 9. 2025. Get … [Read more...] about Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
National Day of Racial Healing Free Events
Spend a day making art and creating change during an all-day program of creative workshops, discussions and healing during the fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing organized by Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) on January 21, 2025. Join art-making workshops … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing Free Events
Free Polar Adventure Days
Explore the natural beauty of the winter season during the annual Polar Adventure Days on February 22, 2025. Bundle up and enjoy chilly fun on the 300 acres of Big Marsh Park in the South Deering neighborhood. Connect with nature during a day of winter adventures … [Read more...] about Free Polar Adventure Days
Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers opportunities to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by supporting racial justice causes, giving back to the community, and attending events that reflect his fight for equality and civil rights. Chicago boasts a particular connection with the icon because it was … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Dive into the fanciful world of puppetry at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which presents master puppeteers from around the world in an array of performances throughout the city. Performance tickets range from $15-$45 but the festival also supplies a selection of free … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
2025 Free Chicago Museum Days
Chicago boasts an impressive number of acclaimed museums and cultural institutions. All across the city, there are museums to document the history and culture of various people, topics, and interests. Most of these public institutions feature free days at certain times of the … [Read more...] about 2025 Free Chicago Museum Days
Jack Frost Fulton Market
Stroll under 100,000 holiday lights and dive into seasonal fun including holiday pop-up shops, ice skating and bumper cars at the Jack Frost Holiday Pop-Up at Fulton Market through January 5, 2025. Journey into the ultimate holiday adventure with a … [Read more...] about Jack Frost Fulton Market
