Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
3 MIN READ – Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s Loop at 25 E. Washington St., Museum of Illusions (MOI) temporarily closes their doors for a refresh and expansion sure to enhance their one-of-a-kind illusions.
4 MIN READ – This year the Christkindlmarket will celebrate its 27th season at Daley Plaza in the Loop, its fifth year at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville, and its second time at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. All locations open on November 17th, 2023.
3 MIN READ – The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom, and everyday there is more to do here in the Loop. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy Springtime in the Loop.
3 MIN READ – Caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Loop? Take some time this Earth day, April 22, to pause and smell the spring flowers, and move around the planet we call home more intentionally.
2 MIN READ – Who said the Loop was all work and no play? There are plenty of ways to chill and vibe out in the Loop for 4/20. Let us lead the way!
Sundays on State is free and open to the public and will take place this year on July 16 and August 13 with an expanded footprint on State Street from Lake to Adams.
2 MIN READ – Cheerful music, winter lights, and foods and gifts from all over the world – that is the Christkindlmarket Chicago. This authentic German-style outdoor market has been around since 1996 and opens its festive doors in the Loop every year mid-November until Christmas Eve.
3 MIN READ – Rather than being upset that another Chicago summer is over, prepare your favorite costume for a month of spooktacular Halloween festivities in the Chicago Loop. See our top picks for events, specials, and more below.
March 14, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
March 20, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
April 16, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
April 16, 2026
Experience Chicago at night on a 90-minute river and lake cruise, featuring a glittering skyline, cool breezes, and lively, family-friendly commentary.
April 21, 2026
Directed by Andrew Scoville. Co-created by Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist David Byrne* and writer Mala Gaonkar, Theater of the Mind is a new theatrical…
May 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan for skyline views and a 3D-enhanced fireworks show with music and narration.
May 31, 2026
Let your creative potential shine this summer with a class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, with options available for kids, teens and…
June 5, 2026
From June 6th until July 5th, the phenomenal Champions of Magic bring their acclaimed illusion spectacular to Chicago. Featuring their biggest illusions ever, experience the Broadway-scale…
June 19, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANNLYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISSBOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISSDIRECTED BY MARC BRUNISTARRING…
