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The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars from June 15 to August 6, 2026. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse range of genres, including pop, country, R&B, […]

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Division Street in West Town comes alive with live music, food, boutique sales, fashion shows and family fun with the annual Do Division Street Fest on May 29-31, 2026.  One of the most anticipated summer music fests, Do Division Street Fest serves up an astonishing selection of local and national live bands, including cutting-edge musicians, […]

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Welcome spring at the traditional German celebration of the season, Maifest Chicago. The 26th annual festival runs from May 29 -31, 2026, in the heart of Chicago’s German community in Lincoln Square. Chow down on lots of German food and witness a traditional keg tapping, maypole dancing and the crowning of the Maifest queen. Live music […]

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Add KFC to your bucket list! Hungry bargain hunters are always on the lookout for a bucketful of savings when dining out with the family.  And KFC is turning a fan-favorite into a new “Bucket of the Day” deal each weekday — for a limited time.  Image: KFC With four different bucket meals all priced […]

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There’s nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millennium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millennium Park Film Series, running from June 30 to August 18, 2026. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, family-friendly movies like  “Ratatouille,” “The Lord of […]

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