Holidays and events
St. Patrick's Day, Lollapalooza, the Air and Water Show and the rest of the calendar.
It's Lollapalooza Time in Chicago
Lollapalooza takes place next weekend, August 5 to 7 in Chicago's Grant Park. Tickets are sold out (though you may be able to score some from scalpers or online - at a premium) so if you're headed to…
4th of July in Chicago
Chicago is an excellent destination for a 4th of July trip. In the same weekend you can visit museums and some of the country's tallest buildings, lounge by the beach, listen to live music in the…
Memorial Day in Chicago
Chicago is great destination for a Memorial Day weekend trip. There's always lots going on in the city and most of the major museums and attractions are open; there's enough to do to keep you busy…
Where to Celebrate Mother's Day in Chicago
If you're like me, you may have dropped the ball on Mother's Day celebration planning.
Make Your Reservations Now for Chicago Restaurant Week
It's that time of year again! No, not the time when you're so sick of winter you can't even remember what sunshine feels like.
Valentine's Day in Chicago
Made-up holiday or important testament of love, Valentine's Day means different things to different people.
Valentine's Day Deals in Chicago
There is no shortage of romantic restaurants in Chicago. From quiet bistros to lavish high-rise restaurants to dark dives, you can find a corner to canoodle with your Valentine on every side of the…
New Year's in Chicago
New Year's Eve in Chicago, as in many major cities, can be anything you want it to be - a low key affair with a casual dinner and a few drinks at the corner bar, a family-friendly outing, an all-out…
Christmas in Chicago
Though the temperatures are dropping, December in Chicago is a festive time. The Chicago Christkindlmarkt, the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany, opens in Daley Plaza on the day…
Thanksgiving in Chicago
Chicago is an ideal US destination for those looking to get away for the Thanksgiving holiday, but who still want to be able to explore the city on a day when many places shut down.
Planning a Labor Day Weekend in Chicago
Chicago is one of the most popular urban Labor Day weekend destinations in the US.
Sample Food from Chicago's Best Chefs at Chicago Gourmet
Now in its third year, the Chicago Gourmet celebration brings together some of Chicago's best chefs.
Make Your Last-Minute Lollapalooza Plans Now
Lollapalooza is just over a week away, but that doesn't mean it's too late to plan a trip to Chicago to check out one of the best outdoor summer music festivals in the country.
Where to Eat Near the Air and Water Show
Most people who go to the Air and Water Show prefer to pack a picnic lunch and eat on the beach while they watch the action.
Attending the Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show takes place over Lake Michigan each August, and draws over 2 million spectators to the event, which is the largest free event of its kind in the US.
Where to Watch the World Cup in Chicago
The World Cup kicks off today, and for soccer fans, that means a whole month of being glued to to the tv watching the games.
The Pilsen 2nd Friday's Art Walk
Not many tourists make it down to Pilsen, the predominantly Latino neighborhood south of the Loop.
Craft Beer Week Comes to Chicago
May 17-23 kicks off the very first Chicago Craft Beer Week , sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.
Picnicking to Pop Bands at Ravinia
You'll find no shortage of live music venues in Chicago, but one of the best is Ravinia.
Get Ready for Lollapalooza in August
Lollapalooza , which began as a farewell tour for Jane's Addition in 1991 (and ran until 1997), has been held every year in Grant Park in Chicago since 2005.
Chicago's Best Bars for St. Patrick's Day
Chicago is home to a large Irish population and hosts a number of Irish bars and pubs scattered all across the city.
Counting Down to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
St. Patrick's Day may well be one of the most-celebrated holidays in Chicago....mostly because the folks here just can't resist throwing back a few pints of green beer!
Halloween in Chicago
In Chicago, both the kids and the adults party hard at Halloween. There's a bevy of activities for families to choose from, while adults don their scariest, sexiest, or silliest costumes for a night…
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago isn't just an excuse to consume a few pints of green beer. Here in the Windy City it's the ultimate day (or in most cases, weekend) of celebration.