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The 13 best things to do over Halloween weekend in Chicago
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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do
Fall in Chicago arrives with its own particular type of magic.
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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago
All of the farms and pumpkin patches on this list are within an hour-and-a-half drive from the city.
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The best places to see fall colors in Chicago
Fall in Chicago has arrived, and with it comes a colorful burst of fall foliage throughout the city.
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How to spend fall in Chicago
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The best fall activities in Chicago
Get out and enjoy the city with the best things to do in the fall in Chicago.
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The best sports bars in Chicago for watching every big game
Dust off your favorite jersey and read on to find the best sports bars in Chicago.
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The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago
Apple picking season is here along with the sunny start of fall in Chicago.
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The best Chicago breweries and taprooms
Enjoy a pint (or sample a flight) at the best Chicago breweries and taprooms.
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The 11 best movie theaters in Chicago
You’ll find the perfect place to watch in our list of the best movie theaters in Chicago.
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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall
There’s no surer sign that fall is coming than seeing pumpkins pop up everywhere.
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The best museums in Chicago
Some of the world's most famous collections and exhibits can be found in Chicago.
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The best free things to do in Chicago
There are plenty of activities around the city that don't cost a penny.
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The best flea markets in Chicago
A truly great flea market trip can take your weekend to the next level.
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The 13 best things to do over Halloween weekend in Chicago
Halloween on a Saturday means three full days of freaky fun.
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Celestia
A new immersive light and music show is coming to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church this winter. Dubbed Celestia, the seated experience features...
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DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
When this institution opened in 1961, African-American history was suffering serious neglect at the hands of the city’s—and, for that matter, the...
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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 Halloween events and parties in Chicago
Break out your best costumes and get ready for a fright at the best Halloween events in Chicago.
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A guide to Italian food in Chicago, according to the city’s best chefs
From red-sauce institutions to thin-crust pizzas and beefy sandwiches, here's where top culinary experts eat.
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The 13 best things to do over Halloween weekend in Chicago
Halloween on a Saturday means three full days of freaky fun.
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The Savannah Bananas are coming to Chicago's Soldier Field for the first time
Banana Ball is going big with a tour of football stadiums, international cities and “Banana Ball 360”
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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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Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism
Explore notable Impressionist Mary Cassatt's works in the first exhibit in more than 25 years dedicated solely to the American artist at the Art Institute....
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Lee Miller: Fearless
From model to battlefield correspondent—and with many other titles in between—Lee Miller was a complex figure, and this year, the Art Institute...
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Chicago’s best thrift stores for secondhand, vintage and resale shopping
Be prepared to score some serious deals on items you simply can't find at most other stores.
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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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This Chicago school was just named the best elementary school in all of Illinois
It leads the state with exceptional reading and math performance in U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings.
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The best November 2026 events in Chicago
Pack your month with the best activities, pop-ups, concerts and things to do.
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A super El Niño could make this the warmest Chicago winter of the century. Here’s how it could affect beloved holiday traditions.
Sleet, flooding and warmer-than-average temperatures will make this winter feel different than what we’re used to.
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The 13 best things to do over Halloween weekend in Chicago
Halloween on a Saturday means three full days of freaky fun.
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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 Halloween events and parties in Chicago
Break out your best costumes and get ready for a fright at the best Halloween events in Chicago.
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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 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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Halloween in Chicago 2026: The complete guide to celebrating
From haunted houses and corn mazes to parties and pumpkin patches, here are the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Chicago.
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The 7 most stunning Chicago landmarks you can visit year-round—including a South Side White Castle
The 7 most stunning Chicago landmarks you can visit year-round—including a South Side White Castle
These are some of our favorite of Chicago’s nearly 500 official landmarks.
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'Primetime' review: Robert Pattinson lights up Lance Oppenheim’s murky telly-sploitation thriller
‘Are you not entertained?’ Russell Crowe’s Maximus bellowed to a leering Colosseum in Gladiator. Those blood-lusting crowds might have...
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The 14 best horror movies of 2026 (so far)
With Obsession and Backrooms the latest smash hits at the box office, the horror business is booming right now. Over the last few years, it’s...
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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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Hidden gems: the 10 best films on Netflix you haven’t seen
Stuck with that tricky ‘What should I watch next on Netflix?’ decision? Already seen everything the algorithm is throwing your way? Tired of...
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The 34 best TV shows of 2026 (so far)
Are we still in the Golden Age of Television? Probably not. Since the end of Succession, it hasn’t felt like there’s been a major prestige series...
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The 14 best albums of 2026 so far
Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna, Slayyyter and more feature in the best releases of the year so far, according to Time Out editors and contributors
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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.