From hunting down to embarking on stunning , sometimes we must leave the city to find things that simply can't be obtained in our urban jungle.
As the weather warms and the days get longer, the many magnificent farm...
You may remember a few years back when an insincere Facebook event "Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us" caused a brief worldwide media frenzy as potential attendees began climbing into the millions.
As things e...
While ranging from the Chicago Air & Water Show to the Bud Billiken Parade have long been key dates in the Chicago summer calendar, in recent years, another event has joined the collection.
Now considered one of...
In the windy city of Chicago, the month of June brings about a unique and vibrant atmosphere. As the city basks under the clear blue skies, inviting everyone to partake in outdoor activities, revelers can be found loung...
With all the , there is no shortage of in the coming months, be it roaming world-class museums or wandering the lush hidden gardens of the cities conservatories.
There's one experience, however, that has been a belo...
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 li...
One of is about to turn it up a notch for summer. Having emerged from a brief winter break, Chicago’s cherished Art on TheMART projections, aka the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, once again .
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With , , and outdoor markets returning thick and fast, Chicago is about to enter its most magical months of the year.
Of all the , its festivals little and large are some of the most beloved outdoor events.
While...
For all of , living in such a thriving metropolis means that we're also known to throw a few curveballs when it comes to the city's busy summer events calendar.
Later this month, one such large-scale leftfield event...
The Art Institute of Chicago is adding to the list of by offering free admission every Thursday evening starting this week.
Having opened back in 1879, the Institute is today one of the world's oldest and largest ar...