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- Help with weekly food pantry distribution in West Humbolt Park, west sideChicago · Mission Our Lady of The Angels
- Lakefront Walking South from Montrose BeachChicago · Wilson East Football/Soccer
- Get Paid to Play Speediball! 💸💰🤑 (MUST Sign up on Link in Description)Chicago · Mozart Park
- Speediball Sport Game (MUST Sign up at Link in Event Description)Chicago · Mozart Park
- Tuesday Night Run: Royal PalmsChicago · Park No. 529
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Help with weekly food pantry distribution in West Humbolt Park, west side
Help with weekly food pantry distribution in West Humbolt Park, west side takes place at Mission Our Lady of The Angels. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Mission Our Lady of The AngelsMission Our Lady of The Angels
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Lakefront Walking South from Montrose Beach
Lakefront Walking South from Montrose Beach takes place at Wilson East Football/Soccer. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Wilson East Football/SoccerWilson East Football/Soccer
OutdoorsAdultsOutdoor
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Get Paid to Play Speediball! 💸💰🤑 (MUST Sign up on Link in Description)
Get Paid to Play Speediball! 💸💰🤑 (MUST Sign up on Link in Description) takes place at Mozart Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Mozart ParkMozart Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Speediball Sport Game (MUST Sign up at Link in Event Description)
Speediball Sport Game (MUST Sign up at Link in Event Description) takes place at Mozart Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Mozart ParkMozart Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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🌿🎷 Tuesdays on the Terrace: Billy Branch Live at the MCA! 🎶
🌿🎷 Tuesdays on the Terrace: Billy Branch Live at the MCA! 🎶 takes place at Museum of Contemporary Art. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Museum of Contemporary ArtMuseum of Contemporary Art
ArtsIndoor
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Tuesday Night Run: Royal Palms
Tuesday Night Run: Royal Palms takes place at Park No. 529. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Park No. 529Park No. 529
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Taste of Greektown
Celebrate 36 Years of Hellenic Pride at Taste of Greektown!
Chicago · On Halsted between Van Buren & AdamsOn Halsted between Van Buren & Adams
FestivalFamily
Free
Grace and Gait Walk Club: (Free) Hyde Park 60-min Walk
Grace and Gait Walk Club: (Free) Hyde Park 60-min Walk takes place at Promontory Point Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Promontory Point ParkPromontory Point Park
OutdoorsFamilyfreeFree
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Bell School's Back to School Dash to the Bash
Bell School's 3rd Annual Back to School Dash to the Bash! Come out and run a 3k with Bell School! We are running to celebrate the start of this new school year!
ChicagoChicago
Culture
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Language Exchange @ Chinese American Museum 语言交换
Language Exchange @ Chinese American Museum 语言交换 takes place at Chinese-American Museum of Chicago. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Chinese-American Museum of ChicagoChinese-American Museum of Chicago
ArtsIndoor
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Route 66 Run - Stop 1- Chicago
Kick off the Spirits Run for ALS 6.6K Illinois Series at Stop #1: Chicago, where we join international endurance runner Enric Casacuberta as he begins his journey down historic Route 66 to raise awareness and funds for ALS.
ChicagoChicago
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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August Pub Run: Beach Bars
August Pub Run: Beach Bars takes place at AIDS Garden Chicago Memorial Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · AIDS Garden Chicago Memorial ParkAIDS Garden Chicago Memorial Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Bucktown & Wicker Park Rooftop & Patio Crawl!
Bucktown & Wicker Park Rooftop & Patio Crawl! takes place at Please see meeting description. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Please see meeting descriptionPlease see meeting description
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Coyote vs. Acme - Movie Night
Coyote vs. Acme - Movie Night takes place at AMC DINE-IN Block 37. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · AMC DINE-IN Block 37AMC DINE-IN Block 37
Arts
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Horner Park and 312 RiverRun Slow Walk
Horner Park and 312 RiverRun Slow Walk takes place at Horner Park Field House. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Horner Park Field HouseHorner Park Field House
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Tech Pulse 2030 Chicago
Tech Pulse 2030 Chicago takes place at Discovery Partners Institute. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Discovery Partners InstituteDiscovery Partners Institute
Culture
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Chicago Jazz Fest! - Millennium Park
Chicago Jazz Fest! - Millennium Park takes place at Millenium Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Millenium ParkMillenium Park
MusicFamilyOutdoor
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Jazz festival
Jazz festival takes place at Millennium Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Millennium ParkMillennium Park
MusicFamilyOutdoor
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Run Mag Mile 10K & 5K
Explore Chicago's Magnificent Mile® like never before at the Run Mag Mile® 5K and 10K! Join thousands of runners at the ONLY race that shuts down the Magnificent Mile®.
Chicago · Grant ParkGrant Park
SportsAdults
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Bike Trip: Northwest Indiana breweries
Bike Trip: Northwest Indiana breweries takes place at Wicker (Charles, Joel) Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
Chicago · Wicker (Charles, Joel) ParkWicker (Charles, Joel) Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Old Town Oktoberfest
This fall, history and celebration come together at the 2nd annual Old Town Oktoberfest, happening Friday to Sunday, September 18-20.
Chicago · On Wells Street at SchillerOn Wells Street at Schiller
Culture
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Divas Half Marathon & 5K Chicago
Join the Divas Chicago Half Marathon and 5K this September at Soldier Field for a women empowerment race (men welcome!), fabulous swag, and fierce fun!
Chicago · Soldier FieldSoldier Field
SportsAdults
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Ilana Glazer
Ilana Glazer is scheduled at The Chicago Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · The Chicago TheatreThe Chicago Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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Oktoberfest Chicago
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago – Where Beer, Brats, and Bavarian Fun Collide! Get ready to raise your steins and don your dirndls—St.
Chicago · Southport/Wellington/Lincoln Ave.Southport/Wellington/Lincoln Ave.
CultureAdultsFood
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Chris Klemens
Chris Klemens is scheduled at City Winery - Chicago. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · City Winery - ChicagoCity Winery - Chicago
ArtsCouplesDate
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Lincoln Park Wine Fest
Get ready to raise a glass 🍷 — the Lincoln Park Wine Fest is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary 🎉 this year in the heart of Chicago’s Jonquil Park.
Chicago · Jonquil ParkJonquil Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Robby Hoffman - Comedian
Robby Hoffman - Comedian is scheduled at Vic Theatre in Chicago. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · Vic TheatreVic Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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Ben Schwartz
Ben Schwartz is scheduled at The Chicago Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · The Chicago TheatreThe Chicago Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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Davide De Pierro
Davide De Pierro is scheduled at City Winery - Chicago. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · City Winery - ChicagoCity Winery - Chicago
ArtsCouplesDate
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Bert Kreischer
Bert Kreischer is scheduled at The Chicago Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · The Chicago TheatreThe Chicago Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser is scheduled at The Chicago Theatre. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · The Chicago TheatreThe Chicago Theatre
ArtsIndoor
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D.L. Hughley
D.L. Hughley is scheduled at City Winery - Chicago. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Chicago · City Winery - ChicagoCity Winery - Chicago
ArtsCouplesDate
New here? Start with Chicago
If you are new to Chicago, IL, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Major venueThe Chicago TheatreChicago · The Chicago Theatre
Major venueVic TheatreChicago · Vic Theatre
Major venueUnited CenterChicago · United Center
Local venueMozart ParkChicago · Mozart Park
Local venueMuseum of Contemporary ArtChicago · Museum of Contemporary Art
Local venuePark No. 529Chicago · Park No. 529
