Chicago

The monthly event to make it clear how many cyclists are there

The first two months of the season are still great to visit the city

Chinese New Year is celebrated heavily in Chicago

Starting as a local barbecue get-together, the Smokeout has become one of the best festivals in town!

The urban game that attracts thousands of people

The oldest and largest show of this kind in the United States

Even the most hurried drivers don't mind stopping to gaze at the unique solar spectacle

For the whole summer you have a chance to see the beautiful fireworks twice a week!

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild organizes the massive 11 days long craft beer event

Once in a year a lakefront road is closed for cars and open for the cyclists!

Take a kayaking trip on the beautiful Chicago River

One of Chicago's trademarks, the Ribfest attracts crowds annually

Chicagoans love summers, even though they are extremely hot and humid. Part of this love is surplused by the existance of beaches

The wettest and warmest time of the year is the most attractive for visitors

As an Oktoberfest's counterpart, this festival offers you plenty of foods and drinks as well as beer gardens!

50,000 yellow rubber ducks are splashed into the Chicago River to fundraise for the Special Olympics Illinois

One of the oldest and most famous alternative music festivals is a must-visit!

The nights can get frosty, but there is not much snow

One of the trendiest festivals, Pitchfork sets the music scene

Sailing is much time limited in Chicago due to the weather conditions

Be merry, be positive, be helpful, be Santa! Thousands of Christmas fans running in the swimming suits

Traditionally ornated Chinese Boats race through Chicago River for Literacy

The mouthwatering summer festival with great food and music

Linkoln Park Zoo is not only one of the biggest and oldest zoos in the USA, but it also boasts some perfect winter scenery

Raising money for a cause is always a good idea, even if it means jumping into the frosty Lake Michigan!

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is definitely a party of a lifetime!

More sun and warmth, but with occasional rains and tornadoes

Isn't it your lifetime dream to race in a cart of food between the neighbourhood bars?

Enjoy the most important holiday of the summer on the shore of Lake Michigan

So many participating restaurants, so little time

A favorite Labor Day Weekend tradition with great music all over the city

The holiday spirit takes over the Michigan Avenue on that night

The city by Lake Michigan is obsessed with food trucks

Step to the glass box ledge and walk in the air 1,353 feet above Chicago

One of the biggest fall events in Chicago

Musicians from over 20 countries give about 50 performances with free admission

A great selection of films, documentaries, and shorts from the Spanish-speaking world

Don't miss your chance to see the largest Memorial Day Parade in the country

Are you ready to eat lots of turkey testicles and listen to hours of live music?

The most fun fall event loved by kids and adults

Lots of Japanese food, culture and entertainment

A colorful celebration of freedom, diversity and culture

The largest free blues festival in the world and one of the greatest music festivals in Chicago

The longest-running competitive film festival in the USA

Note down the recipe for an unforgettable food & music festival

A range of extraordinary theatrical offerings returns to Chicago every year in February

Check out the scenic course of one of the largest marathons in the U.S.

The biggest auto show in North America

A former meatpacking facility is transformed into a human-made ecosystem

​Drink some Glühwein, shop for presents, and enjoy German food delights at one of the largest Christmas markets in the US

An enchanted forest filled with dazzling projections and interactive trees that respond to touch and voice

One of the biggest and brightest holiday events in Illinois

Beloved Chicago indoor winter event perfect for frosty days

A legendary rock music event held in Chicago

Drink lots of margaritas and cerveza celebrating the Mexican national holiday

Workers' Day is always a big deal in Chicago

A vibrant celebration of Latin culture in the Midwest

A summer gathering of leading DJs from all over the world

The largest redhead gathering in the US

Great food and some wacky fun in just 30 minutes from Chicago

A perfect opportunity to enjoy live racing, entertainment, and fancy group outings

The largest African American parade in the United States

Find out if Windy Сity is made for wind sports

The only outdoor winter and summer beer festival of Midwest

The sweetest run in the world takes over the United States from coast to coast

The ice cover gets shattered to knife-sharp pieces as spring takes over winter

Wrap up the summer season with a bang

Enjoy the best fall colors across the state

Absorb the bright season without leaving the Windy City

Discover a safe haven abundant with flowers just on the outskirts of the Windy City

Come out and get lost in the world's largest corn labyrinth

Discover some of the best ski areas of the Midwest

Color blasts illuminate the iconic Chicago skyline

Entice these buzzy flying jewels into your yard

Sandhill cranes make a stop at northern Illinois marshes on their way to Florida

Whatever cruise you choose, Windy City won't leave you unsatisfied

From an art parade to booze cruises—Halloween is a great time to explore Chicago

Get into the festive spirit while walking or driving through spectacular holiday lights

Find the best spots to enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in Chicago

The biggest geek gathering in the Midwest

The massive fan gathering which was previously known as Chicago Comic Con

Absorb the starry skies in the vicinity of Chicago

Rejoice in an amiable atmosphere at Chicago German-American Oktoberfest

America's biggest barrel-aged beer festival

Enjoy great food, music, and street fun in a suburb of Chicago

Join thousands of beer lovers at St. Al's Oktoberfest

Beer Under Glass, which is hosted by Revolution Brewing, marks the start of Illinois Craft Beer Week

A relaxing Independence Day celebration at The Chain O’Lakes

One of the best small-town 4th of July celebrations in the greater Chicago area

A community celebration with fireworks in the Chicago suburbs

A spectacular 4th of July celebration in the Chicago suburbs

One of the multiple fine options to make some 4th of July memories near Chicago

A historic celebration near Lake Michigan

Get into the holiday season with traditional festivities in Downtown Geneva, IL

Start the holiday season with a vibrant parade, holiday market, and the annual Christmas tree lighting

Feel the Chicago holiday vibe at this authentic winter festival

A beloved community event on the North side of Chicago

Take in pumpkins galore and explore the town invaded by hundreds of skeletons!

The Granddaddy of American Art Festivals has been around since 1957