Chicago Things To Do

"I'm bored" in Chicago are two words you'll never hear (or think) again. There's so much fun things to do nearby Chicago – all you need is one place to scope out all your options. Whether your ideas of fun are dinner and a movie or helping rebuild a neighborhood, start here to find your next adventure with our Chicago Things to do guide!

Chicago City Guide to Entertainment, Arts and More:

Whether your interest lies in “Swan Lake” or a local jazz trio, scout out the most stimulating, enriching cultural activities right here. It's the easy way to add “quality” to your precious “quality time.”

Look here for Chicago Arts & Entertainment things to do...

Arts and Entertainment Events for Chicago Illinois (Tip: Increase your radius in the upper right corner)

Museums, Galleries, and Theatres for Chicago IL

Tickets for Chicago IL from Ticketmaster.com

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There are always great occasions to celebrate around Chicago. Find out where you can meet up with the neighbors and enjoy some genuine home-grown fun.

Illinois Festivals...

Festivals in Illinois

State Fairs in Illinois

IL Fair Dates

More Illinois Festivals Info

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No matter what the weather is like outside, we’ve gathered fun activities for the whole family, just perfect for this time of year.

Attractions This Season in Chicago:

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Chicago, Illinois

National Forest foliage hotspots

Foliage hotlines

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When only some good, clean outdoor fun will do, head to one of the area parks. Here's the scoop on where kids can play, dogs can run (or not) and you can get your daily walk in.

Parks - Dive into outdoor fun here...

Illinois State Parks

National parks in Illinois

Gain access to all National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands with the National Parks Pass

Find National Forests

Nature Conservancy preserves in Illinois

Dog Parks

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We've got a grand slam of great sports activities right here. Step up to the plate and get the latest on leagues, tournaments, marathons and playoffs around Chicago. Or where you can work on your backhand, slice or curveball.

Sports & Recreation info here...

Find All Your Sporting Events Tickets Here:
Baseball Tickets
Basketball Tickets
Boxing Tickets
Bull Riding Tickets
Competitions Tickets
Field Sports Tickets
Football Tickets
Golf Tickets
Hockey Tickets
Lacrosse Tickets
Mixed Martial Arts Tickets
Motorsports Tickets
Rodeo Tickets
Skating Tickets
Soccer Tickets
Tennis Tickets
Volleyball Tickets
Wrestling Tickets
Other Sports Tickets

Campgrounds near Chicago

Search for campgrounds in Illinois

Fishing in Illinois

Hunting in Illinois

Boating in Illinois

Confluence of latitude & longitude near Chicago

Geocaches in Chicago

Paddling clubs

Illinois Cycling resources

Find your local YMCA

Local Golf Courses

Illinois Recreation Areas

National Parks, Seashores and Scenic Rivers in Illinois

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Lose that "deer in the headlights" look! We've got the best places to scope out Chicago area critters. Whether you're into birdwatching or visiting the local wildlife sanctuary, make tracks through these links and discover a wild new side of Chicago.