Your insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and experience in Chicago.
2 MIN READ – Hop into the Chicago Loop this Easter and Passover season for an egg-cellent adventure with your friends and family! With plenty of egg-citing events and activities, you’re sure to have an un-bunny-lievable time.
5 MIN READ — Cheers to 100 years! Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins announce an epic line-up of world-class talent for Goodman Theatre’s upcoming Centennial 2025/2026 Season.
5 MIN READ – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today the 2025 lineup of spring and summer festivals and events starting this May, showcasing the city’s vibrant arts, culture and community spirit.
2 MIN READ — Chicago has once again been named the number one metro in the U.S. for corporate relocation and investment by Site Selection Magazine, marking its 12th consecutive year at the top. This ranking—based on project count—highlights the region’s global economic strength, business-friendly environment, and deep talent pool. These competitive advantages are championed worldwide by the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP)—a collaboration between the city and seven surrounding counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will)—established in 2023 to drive investment and business expansion across the region.
4 MIN READ– Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) and the Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation hosted their sold-out Annual Meeting on Friday, February 28. Nearly 500 key Loop stakeholders gathered during the breakfast meeting held at Convene Willis Tower.
2 MIN READ — Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) recently released its quarter four 2024 State of the Loop report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources, produced by CLA since July 2020. The report tracks pedestrian and transportation activity, office workers on-site, retail, arts and culture, investment, and more.
2 MIN READ – Every third Monday of the year, the U.S. honors and celebrates the legacy of activist Martin Luther King Jr. Participate in various engagements happening in the Loop this weekend to honor MLK Day.
3 MIN READ – It’s time once again to usher in a new year, and there’s no better place to do it than downtown in the Chicago Loop. Glitzy and glamorous open bar events await, along with live music, immersive experiences, and more.
March 15, 2026
Chicago’s top-rated architecture boat tour, 90 minutes with expert CAC guides, stunning skyline views, open-air seating, and onboard amenities.
March 21, 2026
Explore Chicago’s haunted past on a nighttime river cruise featuring ghost stories, mob history, and eerie secrets of the Windy City.
April 17, 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 17, 2026
Chicago River & Lake Michigan cruise with skyline views, iconic landmarks, and engaging guides sharing the city’s history and stories.
May 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan for skyline views and a 3D-enhanced fireworks show with music and narration.
June 1, 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 20, 2026
MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANN LYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISS BOOK BY ERIN QUINN PURCELL AND JAY REISS DIRECTED…
June 30, 2026
An exciting lineup of outdoor films on Tuesdays this summer.
July 11, 2026
Cruise Chicago’s waterways with your dog. Pet friendly, scenic, and fun. Available July to October every Saturday and Sunday for pups of all sizes.
