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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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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? We've got you covered.
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Where to go ice skating
Show off those figure eights while sliding around the best ice skating rinks in the city.
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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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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 winter in Chicago
Bars
The 19 best winter rooftop bars in Chicago
Soak in the city’s beauty from one of these winterized rooftops.
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The best Midwest winter getaways for families
Who says you need to escape the Midwest in winter?
Restaurants
The best Chicago restaurants and bars with fireplaces
These moody spots will cure your cabin fever.
Museums
The 28 best museums in Chicago
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
Health and beauty
The 23 best spas in Chicago
Before the city warms up, squeeze in some much-needed rest and relaxation.
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The latest things to do 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 musts and late-night shenanigans.
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Chicago Cultural Center Open House
The Chicago Cultural Center is free and open to the public throughout the majority of the year, but if you need an excuse to check out all it has to offer,...
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Memorial Day Parade
After a wreath is laid at the eternal flame in Daley Plaza at 11am in remembrance of those who died serving in the U.S. armed services, Chicago's annual...
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Maifest
No, you haven’t stumbled into an early Oktoberfest—this is just how Lincoln Square welcomes street-festival season and the beginning of...
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The best February 2027 events in Chicago
Keep yourself busy in February with the Chicago Auto Show, a folk festival, Lunar New Year celebrations and more.
The latest Chicago news
Restaurants
Chicago was just named one of the top 10 best food destinations in the world
A new global ranking puts the city at number nine worldwide, fueled by Michelin stars, viral buzz and food-focused experiences.
Travel
The FAA just said that it plans on reducing flights at Chicago O'Hare this summer. Here is why.
It's for a good reason!
Restaurants
There’s a new Chicago liquor tax in effect. Here is what it actually means for you.
A new 1.5% tax now applies to alcohol bought for off-premises consumption.
The latest Chicago events
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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...
Theater
Birds of North America
What do we talk about when we talk about the weather? We talk about the planet’s slow boil: the seasons that change without our consent, the arrow of...
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Navy Pier Fireworks
During the summer, the Chicago attraction hosts twice-weekly fireworks shows (on Wednesdays at 9pm and Saturdays at 10pm) from Memorial Day weekend through...
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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An Anne Frank exhibit is opening in Chicago
A full-scale recreation of the secret annex and more than 130 original artifacts arrive at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on May 1.
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A special Pokémon exhibit is opening at a Chicago museum this spring
Through interactive exhibits, you can compare Fossil Pokémon with real life fossils like Sue the T-Rex.
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The best March 2026 events in Chicago
Plan your March in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including picks for theater productions, parades and festivals.
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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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April 2026 events calendar for Chicago
Plan your April in Chicago with our calendar of the best things to do, including concerts, theater and art exhibits.
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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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This unexpected Near West Side institution was just voted one of the best new museums in the U.S.
Less than a year after opening, the National Public Housing Museum has landed a No. 3 spot on USA Today’s ranking of the country’s best new museums.
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The best places to watch the Chicago River dyeing
Get a great view of the Chicago River dyeing ceremony for St. Patrick's Day from these vantage points.
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The best February 2027 events in Chicago
Keep yourself busy in February with the Chicago Auto Show, a folk festival, Lunar New Year celebrations and more.
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Priyanka Chopra: ‘I would rip someone in half to protect my family’
Priyanka Chopra has sailed several seas in her multi-decade career, from winning Miss World in 2000 to conquering Bollywood to her recent rebirth as Hollywood...
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'Scream 7' review: the Ghostfacemaxxing franchise returns
‘You were lucky to sit out New York. It was brutal.’ Yes, Scream queen Neve Campbell is back after passing on 2023’s Manhattan slasher Scream...
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'The Testament of Ann Lee' review: Amanda Seyfried’s song of faith and devotion is unshakeable
Strange, ravishing and rhapsodic, there aren’t many movies like Mona Fastvold’s The Testament of Ann Lee, unless you can think of another...
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'Crime 101' review: a serious and satisfying throwback to the golden days of the crime thriller
From Thor and Hulk to (basically) McCauley and Hanna. The reunion of two of Marvel’s mightiest heroes, Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, as a meticulous...
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Where was ‘Wuthering Heights’ filmed?
Emerald Fennell’s new adaption of Wuthering Heights is supercharging Emily Brontë’s classic gothic romance with all the spicy, Saltburn-y bits...
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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.
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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.
Music
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.
