At Chicago Best, you can find the best of everything in Chicago, from the best
Chicago apartments to the best attractions.
Fun happenings in Chicago!
Every Monday Evening | 5pm–8pm
Limestone Brewing CompanyEnjoy dining with your family while watching a family friendly movie. Movie night includes LBC's "Ice-Cream Topping Tub" FREE for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a kid’s entrée!
Details.
Organizing an event? list your upcoming area event here»
Upcoming things to do in Chicago!
February 14- July 20, 2012
Pritzker Military Library
Created by 14 artists, these original works are being shown prior to their accession into the permanent art collection of the U.S. Air Force later this fall as part of the USAF Art Program, which began in 1950 with the transfer from the U.S. Army of some 800 works of art documenting the early days of the Army Air Corps and chronicling its evolution from Signal Corps, Army Air Service, and Army Air Corps into the United States Air Force.
Details.
April 28 - June 1, 2012
Chicago’s First Lady
Our tour provides an overview of historic and modern architectural styles, plus many stories about the people who designed and built our city. The Chicago Architecture Foundation has literally written the book about the Chicago River, so accept no substitutes!
Details.
May 1 - May 31, 2012
North Michigan Avenue
Stroll among hundreds of thousands of blooming tulips as you ake advantage of magnificent spring offers in hotels, restaurants, spas and other attractions along beautiful North Michigan Avenue.
Details.
May 19, 2012
MONTROSE Harbor
Free kits for children to design and create their own kite Kohl’s Story Bus Giant Kite Flyer Face Painting Roaming Variety Entertainment Arts & Crafts and much more…
Details.
5/19/2012
Montrose Harbor
Celebrate spring and the joys of being a kid at this event. Run around outdoors, fly free paper kites, and enjoy family-focused fun including face painting, crafts, balloon artists, and more.
Details.
5/26/2012
Soldier Field
The 2012 Fleet Feet Sports Soldier Field 10 Mile race will be held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 26. Participants in the 10 mile race begin outside of the historic stadium and finish on the 50-yard Line of Soldier Field.
Details.
May 26, 2012
State St. & Lake St.
The City of Chicago has scheduled its annual Wreath Laying Ceremony and Memorial Day Parade for Saturday, May 26, 2012. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11 am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza
Details.
May 27, 2012
Grant Park
Here in Illinois, we proide two opportunities to ride in support of the American Diabetes Association. Not only do we have our traditional Tour de Cure on June 10, 2011, we also team up with Bike The Drive to provide a whole different way to show your support. Over the Memorial Day weekend, on May 27, you can join us to ride on Lake Shore Drive!
Details.
June 2-3, 2012 | Downtown Chicago
IN IT TO END IT! Noted for its Lake Michigan shoreline and downtown skyline. you will travel along the vast lakefront, past stunning architecture and through vibrant multi-cultural neighborhoods. Team and Training sessions, hotel reservations, detailed course info, volunteer to help
Details.
June 03, 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo
United Run for the Zoo is one of Chicago's oldest running events, attracting children and adult athletes of all levels of ability to compete in a myriad of athletic events. Proceeds benefit Lincoln Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in the country and one of the last free public institutions in America.
Details.
June 8, 9 & 10, 2012
Grant Park
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World."
Details.
July 04, 2012
Anita Dee II Yacht
This year one of the most anticipated events is aboard the Anita Dee II Yacht hosted by OnCruises.com. This is one of the hottest tickets that Chicago has to offer in 2012.
Details.
July 11 - 15, 2012
Grant Park
Chicago's biggest event. Starting as a modest food festival on the 4th of July in 1980, the Taste of Chicago has grown to be the world's largest outdoor food fest -- a gastronomical extravaganza attracting upwards of 3 million people each year. 2012 marks the 33rd anniversary of the festival. Music Events and Fun Run as well.
Details.
June 13, 2012
Grant Park
The Festival's Annual Gala will be held Friday June 15, post-concert at the Fairmont Hotel.
Details.
June 15-16, 2012
Hamilton Lakes
Promoting Chicago's Scottish Tradition, Revelry, and Culture in a Weekend Celebration for the Entire Family! Chicago—Experience the best of Scotland without leaving Chicago at the 26th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games.
Details.
June 17, 2012
Chicago, IL
Today, Real Men Cook® is the leading urban Father's Day experience. It’s a food tasting family celebration featuring men volunteering to cook for and serve the community.
Details.
June 17, 2012
Soldier Field Stadium
Spring Awakening Music Festival is absolutely thrilled to announce a creative partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago! Students from Ai will compete in three categories to create the official festival t-shirt, design the official festival poster, and/or create visuals that will be shown on the festival screens to 20,000 festival goers.
Details.
June 24, 2012
Portage Theater
This multi-genre film festival is an international film festival offering awards in several categories, and include one award dedicated to films made at least in part in the great state of Illinois!
Details.
July 13-15 2012
Union Park
The Pitchfork Music Festival is a three-day event showcasing over 40 of independent music’s best bands and artists on three stages.
Details.
July 21-22, 2012
Webster and Sheffield
The "Summer's Best Festival" features self-guided tours of more than 80 Gardens, guided Architectural Tours, live entertainment by some of Chicago's and North America's finest bands, food and drink, and activities for children at the Kids Corner.
Details.