A float party with a purpose! Summer is always a glorious time in Chicagoland. Our calendars are marked with an array of our favorite annual events and it feels like every weekend something special is taking place. From...
It’s seltzer season! Although hard seltzers are refreshing year-round, it’s in the warmer months when they really hit the spot which is why they’ve become somewhat synonymous with Chicago summer. With...
Keep your eyes out for this adorable food truck. The empire that is Hello Kitty can not be overstated. What began as a fashion mascot imprinted on a coin purse, has grown into various TV series, video games, and albums;...
There has never been a better time to take a break from screens and city clamor to appreciate the natural beauty of Illinois. Chicago’s wonderful cosmopolitanism means that locals and visitors far too often remain...
The clothing-optional ride celebrates “freedom from oil and the beauty of people.” Chicago’s 20th World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) will return later this month as part of the international clothing-optiona...
While kayaking experiences with Urban Kayaks returned to the Chicago Riverwalk and Monroe Harbour in May for another year running, it has been three years since kayak rentals were available at the Ping Tom Memorial Park...
Waterpark season is upon us. Illinois’ largest waterpark, Raging Wavesopens for summer this coming Saturday, June 3 celebrating its 16th year in business. The public will once again be able to enjoy an abundance o...
June is bustin’ out all over. It’s June and that can only mean one thing– the gateway to summer is here! Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, giving Chicago its first taste of summer festivities. There’s plenty...
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay known for hosting popular television shows like “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Master Chef” and “Kitchen Nightmares” has opened yet another Illinois res...
At Secret Chicago, we aim to plumb the depths of our city and state in search of hidden gems. Much like a diver who’s pried open an oyster to find a pearl or stumbled upon a true hidden treasure. Sometimes we go a littl...