October 2023: With the arrival of fall, we're heading out to suburban pumpkin patches, apple orchards and corn mazes. Spooky season is also here and you can get your fright on at haunted houses. For sports fans, now's the time to grab tickets to a Bears, Bulls or Blackhawks game. There are plenty of food and drink options, too, so stay satisfied and busy with these fun activities in October.
No matter where your interests lie, you can always find something to get excited about in this no-nonsense Midwestern metropolis. The best things to do in Chicago run the gamut—from seriously fun to awesomely educational. Looking for culture? Spend a day exploring Chicago museums. Hungry? You've come to the right place, because Chicago is famous for its delicious cuisine. There are tons of amazing restaurants in Chicago that highlight the city's rich and diverse culinary landscape. (And plenty of uniquely Chicago bars that do the trick, too.) We've searched all across the city to assemble this list of the best things to do in Chicago. Follow it and never get bored here again.
You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world, or take a look at our list of the 50 best things to do in the world right now.