Create lasting memories with the whole family downtown at the Loop’s must-see holiday destinations.
Holiday Traditions in the Chicago Loop
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World-class experiences and billions in investment drive Loop’s Q2 economy
July 21, 2026
5 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) recently released its quarter two 2026 State of the Loop report. CLA has produced reports on downtown activity since July...
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Lollapalooza Tips and Tricks
July 14, 2026
5 MIN READ – One of the nation’s largest music festivals, Lollapalooza, takes place July 30-August 2, 2026, in the Chicago Loop. This year's lineup includes Charli XCX,...
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FREE things to do this July in the Chicago Loop
July 13, 2026
5 MIN READ — Summertime Chi is here and we have so many ideas for how to spend it in the Loop this July. The best part? All...
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Must-do activities before summer ends
July 6, 2026
6 MIN READ – Summers are fleeting in Chicago, only to give way to our brutal winters, so get out and enjoy the weather while it lasts. Do...
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The 26/27 Season at Goodman Theatre
May 22, 2026
5 MIN READ — Celebrating its 101st season, Goodman Theatre announces 12 productions in the 2026-2027 programming. From the genre- defying the 7 Fingers to Green Day’s generation-defining...
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Taste of Chicago 2026
May 21, 2026
Chicago's legendary food festival returns to Grant Park July 8-12, with five days of free concerts, diverse local cuisine and family-friendly programming along the iconic lakefront. Read the...
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Why Mr. South Loop Loves Chicago’s Loop
May 19, 2026
5 MIN READ -- This month for our People of the Loop series, we caught up with Alex Linardos — better known to many as “Mr. South Loop.”...
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2026 Millennium Park Summer Series
May 8, 2026
5 MIN READ -- The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announces the return of the Millenium Park Summer Workouts, Summer Music Series and Summer...
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Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Loop
May 7, 2026
5 MIN READ – Celebrate this Mother’s Day in the Loop. Go out to brunch and drink specialty cocktails. Appreciate the spring weather with a boat ride on...