Summer: Visit a Neighborhood Street Festival
When: All Summer Where: Everywhere but especially inside The Loop Chicago may be harsh, but the city shines in the summertime. Ample greenspaces, parks, and waterside activities make for Read More …
Year-Round Chicago Weekend Tips: Pop-Up Bars
When: Year-Round Where: All Neighborhoods, but Especially Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the West Loop Chicago houses one of the country’s best nightlife scenes. With dozens of breweries, taprooms, Read More …
Spring: Don’t Visit the Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day
When: March Where: Anywhere but the Loop Each year, families and frat brothers alike descend on the Magnificent Mile to witness the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Hosted on Read More …
Winter: The Empty Bottle Winter Block Party
When: February Where: Ukrainian Village Chicago is known for its summer block parties—they draw big-name musicians, thousands of attendees, and offer some of the best street food in the state. Read More …