August 2026

• The Great Lakes are a largely untapped market for cruise lines. This small company is making sure Chicago doesn’t keep missing the boat.
• The 16 best bars for day drinking in Chicago
• These are Chicago’s top vintage shops for secondhand shopping, according to Yelp
• This century-old Chicago theater could reopen next year after being closed for a decade—but it needs your help
• 11 free things you can get with a Chicago Public Library card
• The Beer Temple
• Longman & Eagle
• Cindy's Rooftop
• The best bookstores in Chicago
• Manga Spot
• BTS at Soldier Field: how to score last-minute tickets and everything else you need to know about the Chicago shows
• The best steakhouse in Chicago will close in less than a month—here’s your last date to dine
• Chicago’s viral Bald-Off returns this weekend—and it’s a very serious competition
• This proposed shuttle will get you from downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport in 15 minutes flat—so what’s the hold-up?
• Black on the Block
• All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest
• Mat Pilates on the Terrace
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth
• 13th Floor Haunted House
• Sumo + Sushi
• Oak Brook Cemetery Walk
• This West Loop bistro was just named one of America’s best new restaurants by Bon Appétit, and their roast chicken is perfection
• The best festivals in Chicago for 2026, from music fests to street fairs
• The 19 best Airbnb cabins near Chicago
• This chic lounge overlooking the Chicago River was just named one of the best hotel bars in America
• The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
• The 20 best ice cream shops in Chicago
• A controversial statue could make a return as part of a new museum opening this fall
• Every Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago for 2026
• Pretty Cool Ice Cream
• Margie’s Candies
• It’s official: NASCAR will not return for downtown Chicago street race in 2027
• The best things to do in Chicago this summer
• The Cotton Shop by Revolve
• Jonas Brothers
• Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest
• Oktoberfest at The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
• West Loop Art Fest
• WingOut Chicago
• Drunk Dracula
• Chicago Art Fair
• Summer’s Last Dance Music & Arts Festival
• Lakeview Taco Fest
• Ravenswood ArtWalk
• This quirky Chicago property was named one of the best boutique hotels in the country
• African Festival of the Arts
• The Great American Lobster Fest
• Sportsman’s Club Sunday BBQ Series
• Taste of Polonia
• Grant Park’s free dance series is back with salsa, samba and Chicago steppin’ classes
• DANK Haus Oktoberfest
• Old Town Oktoberfest
• Oktoberfest Nation
• Dove's Luncheonette
• Oktoberfestiversary
• Oktoberfest at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
• St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest
• Revolution Oktoberfest
• Chicago German-American Oktoberfest
• Chicago Air and Water Show 2026: Everything you need to know
• The Chicago Air & Water Show returns this weekend—see weather updates, who’s performing and where to watch
• The 20 best diners in Chicago
• Jeppson’s Malört and The Wiener Circle are teaming up for the most Chicago collab ever today
• Irene's Finer Diner
• This Chicago spot serves the best burger in America, according to Time Out
• Uncle Mike’s Place
• The best things to do in Chicago today
• Vape! The Grease Parody
• The Athletic Football Show
• Chicago Fashion Week
• Cat Walk
• Kacey Musgraves
• Sound & Gravity
• Howl-O-Ween Canine Cruise
• Chicago's most iconic street party was cancelled—here's why
• The 14 most amazing secret parks and gardens in Chicago
• InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
• Arlo Chicago
• Damaverse
• This beloved West Loop brunch spot is closing after 36 years, but you still have time to dine
• Dance for Life
• Supertri Chicago
• The 10 best Airbnbs near Traverse City for a memorable lakeside stay
• Chicago’s best tropical bar is hosting a one-night-only cocktail cruise out of Navy Pier
• This Logan Square pizzeria is selling the largest pizza in Illinois, a $500 pie that's taller than Sabrina Carpenter
• Marina City
• The 21 most famous and iconic Chicago restaurants
• South Loop Loft
• United Center | Chicago, IL
• PRYSM Nightclub
• Beauty Bar
• Frederick C. Robie House
• Starved Rock State Park
• Chinatown Square
• Chicago Boat Company
• Lincoln Park Uncorked Wine Stroll
• Chicago Exhibition Week
• Wrigleyville Night Market
• All Paws On Deck
• Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism
• July 2027 events calendar for Chicago
• Ariana Grande is playing three nights in Chicago: ticket prices and everything you need to know about the 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour
• Lollapalooza 2026: Schedule, set times and how to watch the livestream
• Tate McRae at Lollapalooza 2026: start time and everything to know