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Things to Do in Chicago This Week.

This week in Chicago: real upcoming events from today through the weekend — updated listings, not filler. Calendar window: Sep 22-27.

Updated for Sep 22-27 · 16 dated listings

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Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire at Hayes

See your local park in a new light! The Nature Oasis Community Bonfire Series invites community members to experience their park by firelight. Spend the evening

Tue, Sep 22 at 5:00 PMDetails

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Fall Equinox at NPV

Join us for a relaxed evening of live music and open trails are we celebrate the Fall Equinox at the North Park Village Nature Center. Enjoy a special evening a

Tue, Sep 22 at 6:30 PMDetails

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Exhibition: Utamaro: Elements of Beauty

Art Institute of Chicago exhibition.

Wed, Sep 23 at 12:00 AMDetails

other$5

RiverLab: River Exploration Paddle at River

Discover the Chicago River and all the critters who call it home on this beginner friendly guided canoe paddle. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and remembe

Wed, Sep 23 at 5:00 PMDetails

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Fall into Fitness: Pilates at Clarendon

This class will be a low-impact, mind-body workout focused on core strength, flexibility, posture, and controlled movement. Open to all fitness levels. This cla

Wed, Sep 23 at 6:00 PMDetails

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RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River

Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday evenings? Join our Thursday Evening Paddle Club for a relaxed and social paddle perfect for connecting with other n

Thu, Sep 24 at 5:00 PMDetails

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Community Lovelines at Austin Town Hall

Zahra Glenda Baker presents Community Lovelines, a series of events celebrating community, storytelling, and wellness. The first two events feature captivating

Thu, Sep 24 at 5:00 PMDetails

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The Playground at Taylor-Lauridsen

“The Playground” is a site-specific Circus Theatre show addressing the polarization plaguing our country through witty wordplay, clowning, movement, and circus.

Thu, Sep 24 at 5:30 PMDetails

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Participatory Budget: Voting - Community Meeting at Douglass

Join us for a Douglass Park Participatory Budgeting Community Meeting on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 PM at the Douglass Park Fieldhouse.This meeting will pro

Thu, Sep 24 at 6:00 PMDetails

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Boxing Show at Scottsdale

Open to all! Come cheer on our youth boxers as they compete against their peers from other parks.Are you a young boxer interested in participating? If you're be

Thu, Sep 24 at 7:00 PMDetails

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Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. at Brainerd

The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of "Girls Day of Play" at parks across the city. Because P.L.A.Y. stands for: Positivity, Leadership, Ambition, Be

Fri, Sep 25 at 9:00 AMDetails

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Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. at Gill

The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of "Girls Day of Play" at parks across the city. Because P.L.A.Y. stands for: Positivity, Leadership, Ambition, Be

Fri, Sep 25 at 9:00 AMDetails

sportsFree Entry

Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. at Kosciuszko

The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of "Girls Day of Play" at parks across the city. Because P.L.A.Y. stands for: Positivity, Leadership, Ambition, Be

Fri, Sep 25 at 9:00 AMDetails

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Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. at Ping Tom

The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of "Girls Day of P.L.A.Y." at parks across the city. Because P.L.A.Y. stands for: Positivity, Leadership, Ambition

Fri, Sep 25 at 9:00 AMDetails

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Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. at Humboldt

The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of "Girls Day of Play" at parks across the city. Because P.L.A.Y. stands for: Positivity, Leadership, Ambition, Be

Fri, Sep 25 at 9:00 AMDetails

sportsFree Entry

Girls Day of P.L.A.Y. at Welles

The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of "Girls Day of Play" at parks across the city. Because P.L.A.Y. stands for: Positivity, Leadership, Ambition, Be

Fri, Sep 25 at 9:00 AMDetails

Curated Selection

Anytime picks in Chicago

Evergreen places — not claimed as dated this week events.

Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)

★ 4.8

Chicago's premier civic center featuring Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Jay Pritzker Pavilion

A 24.5-acre lakefront park in the Loop home to Anish Kapoor's iconic 'Bean' (Cloud Gate), Jaume Plensa's interactive Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, and Frank Geh

Free201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

Garfield Park Conservatory

★ 4.8

West Side glasshouse gardens

One of the largest conservatories in the US; free admission.

Free300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

Millennium Park — Cloud Gate

★ 4.8

Bean + skyline plaza

Free iconic sculpture plaza in downtown Chicago.

Free201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Riverwalk

★ 4.7

Downtown river promenade

Walkable riverside path with bridges and skyline views.

FreeChicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Conservatory

★ 4.7

Free historic greenhouse gardens

Victorian-era conservatory with tropical rooms; adjacent park lagoons.

Free2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614

Maggie Daley Park

★ 4.6

Playful downtown park

Climbing, lawns, and skyline walks.

Free337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower

★ 4.6

Breathtaking 103rd-floor views with glass-floor 'The Ledge' cantilever boxes

Situated on the 103rd floor of the iconic Willis Tower, offering panoramic views reaching four states and 'The Ledge'—all-glass observation boxes that extend 4.

~$36233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606