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Summer in Chicago: The best things to do
Fill your summer with festivals, rooftops and more.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
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The 14 best boat tours in Chicago
When visiting a city that has so much to see, especially where architecure is concerned, cefficiency is key. Instead of a walking trail that...
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Cheap things to do in Chicago
Our top picks for enjoying the city without breaking the bank.
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How to spend summer in Chicago
Shopping
The best flea markets in Chicago
A truly great flea market trip can take your weekend to the next level.
Health and beauty
The 23 best spas in Chicago
Before the city warms up, squeeze in some much-needed rest and relaxation.
Museums
The 28 best museums in Chicago
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
With our guide to the best festivals, shows and cultural happenings across the city, consider your weekend plans covered.
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Your guide to World Naked Bike Ride Chicago 2026
Prepare for the annual World Naked Bike Ride Chicago with event details and photos from previous events.
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NeoCon
International interior design trade show NeoCon returns to The Mart this summer. More than 400 major manufacturers and on-the-rise brands across...
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The 50 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural essentials and late-night shenanigans.
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Porchfest
Take a stroll around the neighborhood to hear live tunes performed on front porches during this unique music fest hosted in Lakeview and Roscoe Village....
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Restaurants
Forget “work from home.” Stella Artois will pay you to work from your favorite Chicago bar during the World Cup
This round is on Stella.
Restaurants
You can take a boat to NAIA, the giant new restaurant on the Chicago River
We're boat people now.
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Lollapalooza drops official aftershow lineup with 80+ acts: Zara Larsson, Empire of the Sun, Ethel Cain and more
Zara Larsson, Major Lazer, Suki Waterhouse and more are on the aftershow lineup.
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Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Ready to explore Chicago's amazing architecture while floating on the river? The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise takes place aboard a First Lady...
Art
ART on THE MART
Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in...
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Navy Pier Fireworks
During the summer, the Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks shows (on Wednesdays at 9pm and Saturdays at 10pm) from Memorial Day weekend through...
Things to do in Chicago neighborhoods
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
Shopping & Style
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The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
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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?
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13 things to do over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Celebrate the unofficial start to summer in Chicago at these music festivals, street fairs and more.
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June 2026 events calendar for Chicago
Jump into summer in Chicago with our picks for the best festivals, fairs, exhibits and events.
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The 29 best Chicago beaches
When the sun comes out, there's no better place to be than the best Chicago beaches.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
With our guide to the best festivals, shows and cultural happenings across the city, consider your weekend plans covered.
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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.
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The best things to do in Chicago this week
Your guide to the best events, festivals, concerts, pop-ups and more this week in Chicago.
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The 26 best places for hiking near Chicago
Looking for gorgeous spots to go hiking near Chicago? Try these urban adventures, state parks and riverside trails.
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The 50 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural essentials and late-night shenanigans.
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The Pokémon Fossil Museum has arrived at the Field Museum. Here’s what you need to know.
Everything you need to see, buy and catch at the highly anticipated North American debut.
Time In - movies we love
Movies
'Masters of the Universe' review: Nicholas Galitzine stars in a fun ‘Barbie-for-boys’ fantasy adventure
‘By the power of Grayskull!’ If those words shoot a lightning bolt of nostalgia straight through your soul, then this is the Masters of the...
The most anticipated movies of summer 2026
From 'The Odyssey' to 'Disclosure Day', these are the movies you need to see this blockbuster season.
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'Backrooms' review: think Stranger Things’ Upside Down by way of Severance
‘Surreal’ is a word that, through a century of overuse, has lost most of its original meaning to the point where it’s just become a synonym...
The best movies of 2026 (so far)
From ‘The Bone Temple’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’, the best of the year to date.
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The best animes of 2026 (so far)
With the return of popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren in January, this year in anime kicked off pretty early with heroic characters, cutting-edge...
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Music
The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 40 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
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The 35 best cover songs of all time
From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form.
