Make the most of your time in the city with Secret Chicago. Discover all the best plans, events, attractions and other things to do in Chicago.
If you walk past Perpetual Books, you'll discover a curated selection of unique and intriguing titles alongside notable bestsellers—this is what attracts people to the store every day. Opened last year...
Stan Mansion in Chicago's historic Logan Square is a striking setting that pairs old-world grandeur with event-ready versatility. You can enter through the marble-adorned lobby to step into a striking mai...
The world's largest rooftop, a.k.a Navy Pier, is putting on an event you won't want to miss this fall. At the end of next month, the 3,300-foot-long pier will once again transform into Chicago's larges...
Gene & Georgetti has made its mark on Chicago as a must-visit Italian-American dining spot, and this August, the family-owned institution is celebrating a significant milestone: its 85th anniversary —...
At the Chicago Botanic Garden, the summer season is coming to a close with a dazzling finale—a captivating art installation that will leave you mesmerized. At "Shimmering Summer," giant, iridescent bub...
Every Labor Day weekend, a charming town located just an hour outside of Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day six months late. You might wonder if this is intentional, and yes, it is! From Saturday, Se...
The Chicago River is officially turning yellow! And no, we don’t mean the river is being dyed. Instead, it will be filled with tiny yellow ducks. The 21st annual Chicago Ducky Derby is taking place thi...
Chicago Gourmet is one of the biggest local culinary festivals of the year, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be grander than ever before! For the first time, the festival is expanding past its tra...
Lollapalooza weekend in Chicago is officially here, and Starbucks is rolling out a one-day food truck pop-up experience to celebrate. On Friday, July 31, the iconic coffee brand will be giving away fre...
Nothing says summertime in Chicago like a movie under the stars, and this season you can catch your favorite flick for free at this outdoor series just 30 minutes from downtown. The Oakbrook Center Mal...