Chicago Air & Water Show

#73 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

cjmuehl writes, "This air show is definitely worth a long drive to see. It's guaranteed to be impressive for all ages - children and grandparents alike can enjoy. Perks include: free entrance, virtually any…" »

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

#88 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

lauramk writes, "This is one of the best street fairs of the summer. All the neighborhood beautiful people come out. Many bring their friendly dogs. There are 4 stages for bands - 2 small 2 large. Local…" »

German-American Festival

#90 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

wildhoney269 writes, "The annual German-American Festival has been held for over eighty years. This Oktoberfest-type event is not a “world famous” festival that Chicago is known for like Taste of Chicago,…" »

Festival of Lights Parade

#91 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

tmhhmt writes, "A hugely popular pre-Thanksgiving Disney planned event. Before this trip to Chicago I didn't even know Disney was aware the middle west existed. The Festival of Lights is a full weekend of…" »

North Avenue Beach and Chess Pavilion

#93 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

drkayes writes, "The beach on the lake side of Chicago is enjoyed by all that are from the city. It is…" »

melissa_bel writes, "One of the best features of the Chicago landscape is Lake Michigan. "Forever open…" »

International Museum of Surgical Science

#94 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

supercat writes, "This is definitely off the beaten track. There are four floors of exhibits about…" »

Sierra writes, "As I have lived in Chicago several years now and my folks have come to visit enough, we…" »

Harold Washington Library

#95 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

smmmarti guide writes, "We were having a friendly drink at Maggiano’s when my sister, a passionate…" »

McDomFr writes, "The building named after the man dubbed 'the people's mayor' is appropriately enough…" »

Chicago Historical Society

#96 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

Ishtar writes, " One of the benefits of going to work in any big city is that our organization holds…" »

nmford writes, "I love this space. The inside is beautful and welcoming; the exhibits are informative…" »

Newberry Library

#97 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

supercat writes, "This is a private library that is open to the public. You can't check books out, but…" »

wildhoney269 writes, "Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend is on display at the Newberry Library from…" »

Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party

#98 most popular of 620 things to do in Chicago

Sierra writes, "Chicago is home to nonstop festivals during the balmy summer months, and one of the…" »

lauramk writes, "Old St. Pat's will host the 18th annual World's Largest Block Party in 2002. The…" »