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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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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago
The best of the city, mapped.
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Museums
The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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Events at Time Out Market Chicago
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Industry Mondays
Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping...
West Loop
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Tini Tuesdays
Take a load off with Tini Tuesdays at Time Out Market Chicago. After 4pm, you can sip $10 martinis—your choice of classic, dirty or...
West Loop
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Winesday
Join Time Out Market Chicago every Wednesday for a relaxing evening of wine specials. Unwind with a glass of vino, paired with food from some of...
West Loop
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Trivia with Whaddayaknow?
Come alone or bring a group for weekly trivia on Wednesdays at the Market! Hosted by Whaddayaknow?, the evening will test your knowledge on a variety of...
West Loop
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Chocolate Pop-up
Calling all sweets lovers! Chef and chocolatier Jorge Kauam offers an irresistible selection of specialty handmade confections—including the viral...
West Loop
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The 48 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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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago
The best events in the city every week, mapped.
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New study ranks Chicago as one of the worst cities in the world for traffic
Apparently, Chicagoans lost over 100 hours and $1,800 in wasted time.
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You can watch the Super Bowl at Soldier Field for free next month
Think of it as a giant Super Bowl watch party—complete with football stars on site.
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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.
The latest Chicago news
Theater
Chicago Theatre Week will see more than 100 shows offering discounted tickets
Here is how to snag discounted tickets.
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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in Chicago
The best events in the city every week, mapped.
Things to do
New study ranks Chicago as one of the worst cities in the world for traffic
Apparently, Chicagoans lost over 100 hours and $1,800 in wasted time.
The latest Chicago events
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Ice Skating at Millennium Park
Skate under the Chicago skyline and within eyeshot of the Chicago Christmas Tree at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Plus, take advantage...
Millennium Park
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Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park
Situated in the heart of downtown Chicago with the city's sweeping skyline as a backdrop, the Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park is a winter attraction...
Millennium Park
Music
Buddy Guy
Most people call January "the first month of the year" or "four weeks of taking my resolutions seriously," but Chicago blues fans know that it's actually...
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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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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.
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The best January 2025 events in Chicago
Start the new year with events, festivals, concerts, theater shows and more great things to do in Chicago during January.
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You can watch the Super Bowl at Soldier Field for free next month
Think of it as a giant Super Bowl watch party—complete with football stars on site.
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Chicago events calendar for 2025
Find the best things to do all year long with our Chicago events calendar of 2025's biggest festivals, concerts, parades and more.
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Chicago in winter: Our ultimate guide
Bundle up and prepare to brave the cold weather while exploring some of Chicago's best winter offerings.
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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 48 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 this week
Find the very best things to do in Chicago this week, including cultural events, festivals and shows.
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The best things to do indoors in Chicago
When it’s pouring rain, snowing or disgustingly muggy, escape the weather with these fun indoor activities in Chicago.
Time In - movies we love
Movies
The 100 best movies of all time to watch right now
Silent classics, noirs, space operas and everything in between: Somehow we managed to rank the best movies of all time
Movies
The 100 best horror movies of all time
Get a fright with our list of best horror movies like The Exorcist and Get Out, as chosen by Time Out writers and horror experts
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The best comedy movies of all time
Giggle along with our list of the best funny movies like Borat and Mean Girls, as chosen by Time Out writers and top comedians
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The best sci-fi movies of all time, ranked
From human clones to alien invasions: we asked scientists, filmmakers and writers to select the best sci-fi films in cinema history
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The best action movies of all time
From Aliens to Zatoichi: the greatest car-racing, punch-throwing, walking-away-from-explosions thrill rides in cinema
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Music
The 50 best Christmas songs of all time
Like ’em, hate ’em or blast ’em 24 hours a day as soon as September starts, there’s no getting away from Christmas songs.
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The 47 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
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The 50 best sad songs ever written
You can pay for all the therapy you want – sometimes only a good cry will do it.
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The 64 best ’80s hits
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.
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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.