CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION EVENT VENUES FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS FEATURED PARTNERS AIRPORTS RESOURCES PLANNING 10 REASONS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW SPOTLIGHTS TEAM BUILDING GROUP DINING EVENT VENUES MEET GREEN Destinos: Chicago International Latin Theater Festival FALL SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER community during this multifaceted festival. Bank of America Chicago Marathon Citywide | October Runners from around the world gather for this major marathon that travels through 29 unique neighborhoods. Open House Chicago Citywide | October This one-of-a-kind free architecture festival offers an intimate look inside the city’s most unique buildings, skyscrapers, and landmarks. Day of the Dead Xicágo National Museum of Mexican Art | October The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen hosts this cultural celebration, alongside an annual exhibit featuring traditional altars. BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival The Magnificent Mile November A beloved holiday tradition, this spectacular event includes a parade and the official lighting Chicago Gourmet Millennium Park September This high-end food festival features elevated tastings, live cooking demos, and intimate dinners with the country’s best chefs. Little Village Festival Little Village | September An annual celebration of Hispanic community and culture, this festival marks Mexican Independence Day with food, music, carnival rides, and a parade. Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival Citywide September – October Discover emerging voices in the local Latino theatre of the trees along iconic Michigan Avenue. Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza November – December Feel the magic at this annual outdoor holiday market modeled after traditional German Christmas markets. Christkindlmarket TOP TO BOTTOM: PEDRO BONILLA; ABEL ARCINIEGA