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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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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
Attractions
The best Chicago attractions
Chicago might be known as the Second City, but our attractions are first-class.
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The best things to do indoors
Don’t let the weather get in the way of having a great day.
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Things to do in Chicago every day
How to spend spring 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 latest things to do in Chicago
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Lollapalooza drops official aftershow lineup with 80+ acts—and a mystery show at the Salt Shed
Zara Larsson, Major Lazer, Suki Waterhouse and more are on the aftershow lineup.
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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.
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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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Vintage House Chicago Market
Every local thrifter worth one's salt knows that Vintage House Chicago is a treasure trove holding some of the city's best secondhand scores. The...
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The best things to do in Chicago this week
From street fests and outdoor concerts to new exhibits and performances, there's a lot to discover this week.
The latest Chicago news
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Lollapalooza drops official aftershow lineup with 80+ acts—and a mystery show at the Salt Shed
Zara Larsson, Major Lazer, Suki Waterhouse and more are on the aftershow lineup.
Things to do
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.
Restaurants
This iconic Jewish deli is reopening in the north suburbs of Chicago
The beloved Jewish deli closed its Skokie outpost in 2018 and it's now bringing matzo ball soup, lox platters and decades of history to Glenview.
The latest Chicago events
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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...
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Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
To know Matisse is to know Jazz—or at least the vivid images that make up the book, which gathers some of his most iconic works of the 20th century....
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...
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
Shopping
The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
Shopping
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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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 May 2026 events in Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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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 musts and late-night shenanigans.
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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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This 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'-inspired tour of downtown Chicago sounds like so much fun
Hey Siri, play "Twist and Shout!"
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The best Memorial Day weekend events in Chicago for 2026
Scroll through our picks for the best things to do over your three-day weekend.
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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 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 Lollapalooza daily schedule with set times is out so you can plan your itinerary
The nearly sold-out festival is headlined by Lorde, Charli XCX, The Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, John Summit and more.
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The most anticipated movies of summer 2026
From 'The Odyssey' to 'Disclosure Day', these are the movies you need to see this blockbuster season.
Movies
'Finding Emily' review: joyous Gen Z romcom takes the meaning of ‘lovesick’ to a new level
It’s happened to us all. You meet someone on a night out and you just click right away. They’re wearing the perfect leather jacket and tell you...
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 Devil Wears Prada 2' review: everything clicks like a Hermes clasp
Isn’t it lovely when things turn out better than you imagined? The Devil Wears Prada 2 is one of those nice surprises, a so-called legacy sequel made...
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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.
Music
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.
