
Things to Do
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities


The best Chicago museums

The best Chicago attractions

Cheap things to do in Chicago

The best things to do indoors
Things to do in Chicago every day
Things to do during fall in Chicago

Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do

Admire fall foliage

Celebrate spooky season

Hunt for ghosts

Take a hike
Events at Time Out Market Chicago


Drag Brunch

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Industry Mondays

The latest things to do in Chicago

Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year

This unique Chicago walking tour tells the city’s history one brick at a time

The best things to do in Chicago this weekend

The 22 most epic Metra day trips from Chicago

The best things to do in Chicago this week
The latest Chicago news

Restaurants
Where to eat and drink along the Chicago Marathon route this weekend

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Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year

Restaurants
Michelin-starred Atelier is officially reopening in Lincoln Square this weekend
The latest Chicago events

Art
ART on THE MART

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Chicago Architecture Biennial

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods

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Avondale


Shopping & Style


Shopping
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Shopping
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