Ventra just launched a Pokémon-themed card—here’s how to get one
Pokémon-mania has officially hit Chicago, with the launch of Pokémon Fossil Museum at the Field Museum. Now, Ventra is joining the fun, teaming up with the Field Museum to roll out...
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Chicago’s largest EDM festival is back this summer—check out the lineup
It’s music festival season in Chicago, and we’ve got another lineup to add to your radar! North Coast, Chicago’s largest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, is back this Labor Day Weekend. Her...
A shuttered Chicago firehouse will reopen as a café and event space under a new proposal
A new café and event space will take over a former Chicago firehouse in Rogers Park. Organizers submitted the project to the city Department of Planning and Development (DPD) in 2025 as part of an open call for...
This interactive escape room experience is returning to the Museum of Science and Industry this summer
Ever wanted to spend a night at one of Chicago’s best museums? This popular escape room series let’s you do just that. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is bringing back its fan-favorite Escap...
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Friday, June 19—and Secret Chicago went behind-the-scenes ahead of the debut! Here’s an exclusive first-look at the sprawling new museum, library,...
Chicago Pride 2026—Your guide to parties, bar crawls, streets fests, and more
Pride Month 2026 is finally upon us, and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate in the Windy City. From bar crawls and DJ dance parties, to street festivals and parades, here’s your guide to all...
A massive Pokémon Go festival is taking over Chicago this weekend—and tickets are still available
The wait is almost over for Pokémon fans in the Midwest—Pokémon Go Fest Chicago is taking over downtown. Here’s all the details! Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Photo/Pokemon Go Fest Pokémo...
Chicago Wicker Park Fest 2026—The Frights, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, and more
Summertime Chi is finally here, and we’ve got another can’t-miss street festival to have on your radar. Wicker Park Fest is back this July bringing a full weekend of live music, street vendors, and co...
One of Chicago’s largest Mexican festivals is returning to Grant Park this September
One of Chicago’s largest celebrations of Mexican culture, the El Grito festival, is making a grand return this September. After last year’s event was canceled, organizers announced via social media t...
This Chicago bar is transforming into a cerebral science hub, with deep dives, an expert speaker, and craft cocktails
Just when you thought you knew exactly what to expect from a night out, a completely new kind of evening is bringing intrigue to the city. Big Questions, Cool Drinks in Chicago, an immersive event that brings cut...