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Chicago offers the new visitor and the lifetime resident a wealth of opportunities to get out, explore and experience all that this great city has to offer. Chicago is a city for every season, with events and activities all year round. To get started on your search, simply choose your search dates OR type a keyword. Another option is to use the convenient drop down menus. The menus allow you to refine your hunt by searching for specific events, neighborhoods or special interest areas.

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Commuters opt for riding their bike to work, enjoy a free continental breakfast and plenty of free programming at Daley Plaza.

Bike to Work Rally

Live green and avoid traffic by biking to work and enjoying a day-long celebration on Daley Plaza, Friday, June 19, in honor of Bike to Work Week. Music, BMX bike displays and interactives fill the day including a performance from local musicians, Pawnshop Band.

A crowd viewing the Harry Potter: The Experience, Great Hall.  Photo credit: © 2008 Warner Bros. Ent. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K.R.

Harry Potter Exhibit at MSI

Experience Harry Potter: the Exhibition, now through September 27 at the Museum of Science and Industry. Muggles of all ages will enjoy the display of props, costumes and behind-the-scenes surprises that brought the magical world of the boy wizard to life on the movie screen.

Children having fun in a conga line at the Family Fun Festival.

Family Fun Festival

Every day beginning June 10, family performances and hands-on activities will take place in Millennium Park, including activities for very young children, reading circles, games and concerts.

 

Millennium Park's Lurie Garden is just one of the city sights that visitors can see during a Chicago Greeter tour.

Chicago Greeter

Attention Chicagoland residents! Chicago Greeter invites you to take a FREE guided walking visit of one of Chicago's unique neighborhoods or special interest areas. Usually only available to visitors, this FREE service is open to all during the month of June. Advance registration required.

In 2003 & 2004, AOL Travel/Travel+ Leisure named Chicago One of “America’s Favorite Cities”.




 
 
 
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