From fall foliage to pumpkin patches.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
The best apple picking orchards near Chicago
Celebrate fall with freshly-picked fruit.
Where to see fall foliage near Chicago
Go leaf peeping at these scenic spots.
The best pumpkin patches near Chicago
Take a hayride and pick out a gourd.
The 18 best corn mazes near Chicago
Where you'll have an a-maize-ing time.
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The best Chicago attractions
From museums and parks to jazz clubs and theaters.
The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
The best Chicago staycation ideas
Enjoy a relaxing vacation without leaving the city.
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The 16 best ice skating rinks in Chicago
Show off those figure eights while sliding around the best ice skating rinks in Chicago.
Light Up the Lake
Too cold outside? Navy Pier brings all of the winter fun indoors during the holiday season, filling its gigantic 170,000-square-foot Festival Hall with a...
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Show off those figure eights while sliding around the best ice skating rinks in Chicago.
The 16 best ice skating rinks in Chicago
Show off those figure eights while sliding around the best ice skating rinks in Chicago.
Light Up the Lake
Too cold outside? Navy Pier brings all of the winter fun indoors during the holiday season, filling its gigantic 170,000-square-foot Festival Hall with a...
Streeterville
Chicago is the country's rattiest city for a ninth straight year
Orkin has unveiled its annual rankings of the most rat-infested cities in America.
The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
The best things to do in Chicago this week
Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.
The latest Chicago news
Guinness Open Gate Brewery transcends the traditional Irish pub
The capacious new Guinness brewery aims to nudge drinkers beyond the brand’s famous stout.
Chicago is the country's rattiest city for a ninth straight year
Orkin has unveiled its annual rankings of the most rat-infested cities in America.
18 businesses Chicagoans want to bring back from the dead
Marshall Field's and Hot Doug's will live on forever in our hearts.
Get a free slice of Lou Malnati's pizza on November 7
The iconic pizzeria is partnering with Coca-Cola to offer pizza in exchange for plastic bottles.
The latest Chicago events
ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of the Merchandise Mart, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art...
Haunted Halsted Halloween Night Parade
Wanna see some of the best Halloween costumes in the city? Head to Northalsted, where a group of dedicated cosplayers shows off their creations at this...
Lake View
Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers
More commonly known as FoBAB, the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers offers a stacked lineup of wood- and barrel-aged concoctions—spanning 12...
Little Italy, UIC
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Every year, Millennium Park is adorned with an epic Christmas tree that remains on display until the beginning of the new year. The larger-than-life...
Millennium Park
Chicago Events Calendar
Chicago events calendar for 2023
Find the best things to do in Chicago all year round.
Find the best things to do in Chicago all year round.
Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods
Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Andersonville
Visit one of Chicago's most charming neighborhoods.
Logan Square
Explore a bustling selection of restaurants, bars and entertainment.
Pilsen
Explore vibrant murals, the city's best tacos and the businesses of 18th Street.
Shopping & Style
The 22 best flower shops in Chicago
Find the perfect bouquet for every occasion.
The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
19 Chicago gift shops for unique presents
It’s been said that the best gifts in life are free, but no one’s really buying that, right?
The 20 best Chicago dispensaries for buying marijuana
Ready to spark up?
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
Hyde Park is one of Time Out's coolest neighborhoods in the world
Find out why the vibrant South Side community ranks among the world's best.
The 14 best haunted houses near Chicago
Looking for frights this season? Head to the scariest haunted houses in Chicago.
November 2023 events calendar for Chicago
Pack your month with the best activities, concerts, free things to do and festivals
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic meals and views to cultural musts and late-night...
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The best apple picking orchards near Chicago
Load up a bag with some freshly-picked fruit—and don't forget to snag a box of apple cider doughnuts on your way...
18 businesses Chicagoans want to bring back from the dead
Marshall Field's and Hot Doug's will live on forever in our hearts.
The best things to do in Chicago today
Find the best things to do in Chicago today, including parties, concerts, screenings and other can't-miss events.
October 2023 events calendar for Chicago
Plot out your October in Chicago with our calendar of things to do, including the best festivals and Halloween...
The spookiest Halloween events and parties in Chicago
Break out your best costumes and get ready for a fright at the best Halloween events in Chicago.