Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Chicago Perhaps one of the Windy City’s best-kept secrets is its immense natural beauty—miles of pristine shoreline, lush public gardens, and sprawling parks. If you’re willing to go for a bit of a drive, you can easily access Cook County’s 70,000 acres of forest preserves, or public gardens like the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Of course, you can also see some of the…
The Taste of Chicago in Grant Park The Taste of Chicago is one of the city’s most beloved traditions: with the lakefront as a backdrop, local restaurants and vendors set up booths in Grant Park each summer. The Taste has grown from a humble gathering of restauranteurs in 1980 to a citywide series of events and a three-day event in Grant Park. In fact, Taste of Chicago 2023 features not…
Riot Fest 2023 Riot Fest 2023 is a three-day punk rock festival at Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. This year, the Riot Fest schedule is Friday, September 15 through Sunday, September 17, 2023. It’s one of the country’s largest music festivals that are still independently owned, which means you can always expect some fun surprises in the Riot Fest lineup—like Mr. Bungle, the solo project of experimental vocalist…
Chicago Air and Water Show Looking to make to most out of this year’s beautiful summer weather? Head to the beachfront of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood in August for the country’s longest-running free-admission air and water exhibition. The two-day event is packed with highlights, from choreographed parachute performances to demonstrations of historic military aircraft. If you’ve been looking for a reason to visit Chicago this summer, this is it! The…
Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival will take place July 21-23, 2023 at the Festival Grounds of Union Park in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Whether you’re a Chicagoland native or planning a visit from afar, there’s no better way to enjoy summer in the Windy City! Union Park is at 1501 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607. The main gates—one at Ashland Ave south of Lake Street,…
2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race In its 75-year history, NASCAR has never come to Chicago—but that’s about to change! The first-ever NASCAR Chicago street race will take place on the weekend of July 1-2, when world-class race cars will battle it out on the streets in and around Grant Park. The 2.2-mile course includes white-knuckle turns and straightaways that will allow NASCAR drivers to exceed speeds of 100 mph.…
Get Ready for Lollapalooza 2023! When is Lollapalooza this year? Chicago’s biggest music festival draws 160+ bands and solo artists from across the globe for over four jam-packed days of music. Lollapalooza 2023 will take place from Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6. The location? Grant Park, a 300-acre public green space abutting the breezy lakefront to the east and the glimmering Chicago skyline to the west. Plan…
2021 Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape Get into the holiday spirit with one of Chicagoland’s favorite holiday traditions: the 2021 Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape! Located in Glencoe, the Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape provides an escape to a winter wonderland filled with spectacular light displays, music, and more, all among nature’s splendor in the garden. Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing or a delightful winter date night, join us at…
Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival 2021 Now in its 27th year, the Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival 2021 will light the holiday spirit in guests of all ages! Featuring classic and new lighting concepts, the Chicago ZooLights remain a beloved tradition while always keeping the experience fresh and new. Expect to see new exhibits in a more intimate setting than years past. Plus, this is one of the first opportunities to visit…
2021 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Details In 2020, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade had to take a break, but it’s back and better than ever this year! This beloved holiday tradition brings participants to Chicago from around the country to showcase their talents while they get to experience the city from a most unique vantage point. Take a look at what you’ll find at the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade from 8 a.m.…