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Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Chicago
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our comprehensive guide to the best events, parades 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 best 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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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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Things to do in Chicago every day
The best things to do in 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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Chocolate Pop-up
Calling all sweets lovers! Chef and chocolatier Jorge Kauam offers an irresistible selection of specialty handmade confections, including the viral Dubai...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Chicago was named one of the best cities in the world for green space and nature
They don’t call us “City in a Garden” for nothing
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The 10 best crime tours of Chicago
Explore the seedy underbelly of Chicago on these fascinating crime tours
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Here's everything you'll be eating at Ravinia Festival 2025
This year’s festival pairs Grammy-winning artists with pulled pork, wagyu sliders and a splash of Jamaican spice
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Chicago had one of the biggest population gains of any U.S. city last year
Second City proves its place in the nation
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The White Sox are hosting a celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field next month
The pontiff is a lifelong White Sox fan
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Chicago was named one of the best cities in the world for green space and nature
They don’t call us “City in a Garden” for nothing
Travel
O’Hare was just ranked one of the worst for international summer travel
But Midway keeps things moving, so book wisely!
Restaurants
This River North restaurant is serving $1 fro-yo all summer long
Dessert for a dollar makes us holler!
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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Navy Pier Fireworks
During the summer, one of the best aerial displays you'll find in Chicago originates from Navy Pier. The Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks...
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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.
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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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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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May 2025 events calendar for Chicago
Make the most of spring with our guide to the best things to do in Chicago this month.
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Chicago had one of the biggest population gains of any U.S. city last year
Second City proves its place in the nation
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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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Chicago was just named one of the world’s best cities
See how the Windy City stacks up against its global counterparts.
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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 is named one of the wealthiest cities in the world in this new ranking
Big bucks are blowing around the Windy City!
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The White Sox are hosting a celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field next month
The pontiff is a lifelong White Sox fan
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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.
Time In - movies we love
The 21 most anticipated movies of the summer
From the superhero revivals to zombie resurrections, these are the summer 2025 films you’ve got to see.
Movies
Is Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning a fitting conclusion to the franchise?
Cruise may be the last of the great action stars – enjoy his bonkers feats while you can.
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Final Destination: Bloodlines: a horror reboot that's a bloody good time
It’s daft as hell and a heck of a good time.
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Best TV and streaming shows in 2025 (so far)
The streaming year is off to flier. For anyone who’s spent the dark winter months hibernating at home in their downtime, Netflix, BBC, HBO, Apple TV...
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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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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...
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
There’s a reason why motivational songs that put a firm pep in your step stand the test of time. As these timeless inspirational tracks prove, music that...
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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.
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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.
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The 40 best summer songs of all time
From a Bill Withers staple to some Sabrina Carpenter sparkle.