The Summer Solstice Returns This Wednesday
From kayaking down the river to endless free things to do, and a whole host of festivals taking…...
Our guide to health, fitness and nature in Chicago. From beautiful parks to running routes, friendly gyms and peaceful places, you can find it all here.
From kayaking down the river to endless free things to do, and a whole host of festivals taking…...
Chicago Park District has announced that it will open every single one of its swimming pools to the public on Friday, June 23. Last summer less than half the pools opened and some beaches were forced to close due to&hel...
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...
We live in competitive and efficiency-oriented societies that can cause feelings of discomfort and overwhelming anxiety. At such times, we desperately look for ways to escape the constant deadlines and distractions. For...
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...
With a total of 83 days taken up on the summer event calendar, it looks like Grant Park’s public access will hit an all-time low with only a handful of event-free days (read: about 4) spanning the entirety of the...
As NASCAR starts to take over Chicago, there’s another competition setting sails this summer. On June 16- 17, national sailing teams are coming together to race across Lake Michigan, flying at speeds of 60+ mph. W...
Much to the excitement of soccer fans all around the city, an exciting new soccer venue opened in Chicago last year taking the city’s soccer scene to new heights. Located atop the NEWCITY parking structure in Linc...