The music and cultural traditions of both Mexico and Colombia are featured at this year’s ¡Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, now in a new location on new dates, Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18 in Millennium Park.

Experience the culture of Chicago's German American community in Lincoln Square, September 10-12! Enjoy the best of beers, brats, brass bands and other lively entertainment. The festival's famed Von Steuben Day Parade steps off from Lincoln Avenue and Belle Plaine on Saturday September 11.

The Chicago Cultural Center is one of Chicago’s most beautiful landmark buildings and home of hundreds of free cultural events, exhibitions and programs each year.

Enjoy summer nights at citywide parks with screenings of current and classic movies through September 10 in more than 120 parks. Admission is free, and all movies begin at dusk. Parks will also buzz with a variety of live music events and other performances.

Explore Chicago with new interactive maps that detail over 2,000 new attractions, events and tours in every neighborhood. These printable guides are perfect for bringing along on any exploration of Chicago. Enjoy insightful essays, insider tips and videos and other multimedia content.