Curated events
What's on in Chicago
The few Chicago events worth planning a trip around, with dates and hours from the organisers and a checked date on every entry.
This is not a city calendar. It is the short list of events that change a Chicago visit: the marathon that closes downtown streets, the market that fills Daley Plaza for five weeks, and the fixtures that move hotel prices.
Every entry says when it was last checked. Programmes change, so give the organiser's page one last look before you build a day around an event.
Latest check: September 11, 2026.