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The 50 best things to do in Chicago right now
No matter where your interests lie, you can always find something to get excited about in this no-nonsense Midwestern metropolis.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
Museums
The best Chicago museums
Want to see premier pieces from famous artists? Some of the world's most famous collections and exhibits can be found in Chicago.
Attractions
The best Chicago attractions
Chicago might be known as the Second City, but our attractions are first-class.
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Cheap things to do in Chicago
Enjoy the city without spending a ton of cash by searching out cheap things to do in Chicago.
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The best things to do indoors
Don’t let the weather get in the way of having a great day and stay warm and dry by enjoying some of the best things to do indoors in Chicago.
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Things to do in Chicago every day
Things to do this fall in Chicago
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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do
It won't be long before we're huddled inside for winter, so get out and enjoy the city with the best things to do in the fall in Chicago.
Travel
Admire fall foliage
Hoping to go leaf peeping this year? Head to Chicago's finest parks, gardens and cemeteries for some seasonal sightseeing.
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Take a hike
Thankfully, you don't need to go too far to escape the urban jungle, because there's no shortage of great spots for hiking near Chicago.
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
Enjoy delicious food while sipping specialty Cafeto cocktails; all hospitality workers will receive 20% off their bar tabs.
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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 the...
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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...
Bottomless Lunch at Time Out Market
Indulge in our Bottomless Lunch every weekend! For just $55, enjoy a $20 TOM Card to spend on your favorite meal from 15 of our delicious concessions, plus 3...
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Photo roundup: Chicagoans saw the Northern Lights last night
A rare solar storm turned Chicago’s night sky into a kaleidoscope of color.
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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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Metra Holiday Trains
The commuter rail system is offering rides on special holiday trains on December 6, 13 and 20. With the Holiday Train expanding onto all Metra routes,...
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My Dear Friends Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of My Dear Friends, a Chicago natural wine brand, at Foxtrot's charming Lincoln Park location. The emerging vino...
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Chicago is finally getting its own live New Year’s Eve countdown on ABC
Chicago lands its first live Central Time countdown, complete with riverfront fireworks.
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Travel
The Metra Holiday Train is back—our guide to dates, schedule and tickets
The festive railcars—which will appear on all five Metra lines this year—will be spreading holiday cheer throughout Chicagoland.
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Photo roundup: Chicagoans saw the Northern Lights last night
A rare solar storm turned Chicago’s night sky into a kaleidoscope of color.
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Chicago is finally getting its own live New Year’s Eve countdown on ABC
Chicago lands its first live Central Time countdown, complete with riverfront fireworks.
The latest Chicago events
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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Chicago Architecture Biennial
Every two years, Chicago becomes a global hub of architecture and design during the Chicago Architecture Biennial. This edition’s theme is SHIFT:...
Art
DÃa de Muertos: A Celebration of Remembrance
For 39 years and counting, the National Museum of Mexican Art has celebrated one of Mexico’s most extraordinary traditions with a multimedia...
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 November 2025 events in Chicago
Pack your month with the best activities, pop-ups, concerts and things to do.
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Chicago’s first-ever holiday book trolley is sweeping through Chicagoland next month—here’s everything you need to know
Hop aboard for a citywide literary adventure featuring local bookstores, exclusive deals and enough holiday spirit to fill a tote bag.
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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 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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Dear Chicagoans, the first snow of the season is likely upon us
Time to pull out the heavy coats. A cold front is moving in.
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Chicago was just voted one of the best cities in the world
It's one of only five U.S. cities to appear in the top 50 of the new worldwide ranking.
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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 December 2025 events in Chicago
Find the best holiday activities in Chicago, including free things to do and picks from theater, music and pop-ups.
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Those viral Chicago River hot tub boat rides are back!
See the sights and relax with a beverage as you float down the Chicago River in a self-contained hot tub boat.
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Movies
'Predator: Badlands' review: sci-fi franchise turns (bloody) buddy movie
A lot of movie franchises could learn a few things from Dan Trachtenberg. The director reinvigorated the Predator series with 2020’s Prey, stripping the...
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'Frankenstein' review: Guillermo del Toro jolts his creature into glorious life
The king of creature features, Guillermo del Toro resurrects Mary Shelley’s literary creation in all its full-on gaudy gothic glory. Oscar Isaac is Baron...
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'Hamnet' review: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal extraordinary in Tudor tearjerker
The jury’s out on popcorn and the case has been made against phone use (time to criminalise?), but where do we stand on big, ugly,...
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'The Choral' review: Ralph Fiennes is his usual immaculate self in this Great War drama
Measured rather than playing to the gallery, The Choral is Brassed Off in a minor key – an elegant, Yorkshire-set exploration of music as a spiritual...
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The Best Movies of 2025 (So Far) – Updated October 2025
Updated October 2025: From summer blockbusters to festival sleepers, these are the 25 movies our critics think define 2025 so far. Expect prestige...
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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, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
Music
The best albums of 2025 so far
We’re only a few months through the year and our auditory canals have already been graced with some absolutely cracking new music.
Music
The best songs of 2025 so far
This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs...
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.