CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS FALL SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER CHICAGO LIVE! HYDE PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL HISTORIC PULLMAN HOUSE TOUR ARTS IN THE DARK September Navy Pier The Midwest’s largest free performing arts showcase features more than 110 artists and organizations performing throughout lakefront Navy Pier. September Hyde Park This free festival features a diverse lineup that celebrates the rich legacy of jazz on Chicago’s south side. TASTE OF CHICAGO September Grant Park and select neighborhoods One of the country’s largest free-admission food festivals offers a diverse taste of Chicago’s acclaimed culinary scene. DESTINOS: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL September – November Citywide Discover emerging voices in the local Latino theatre community during this multifaceted festival. October Pullman Step back in time during this long-running house tour, which gives visitors an exclusive look into the historic Pullman neighborhood. October Loop This whimsical evening parade celebrates Halloween as the artist’s holiday, with creative puppets, floats, and performances. OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO DÍA DE MUERTOS, WHERE THE PAST IS PRESENT October Citywide This one-of-a-kind free architecture festival offers a behind-the-scenes look inside the city’s most unique buildings, skyscrapers, and landmarks. September – December Pilsen The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen hosts this cultural celebration, alongside an annual exhibit featuring traditional altars. CHICAGO GOURMET September Millennium Park This high-end food festival features elevated tastings, live cooking demos, and intimate dinners with the country’s best chefs. BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON Oct. 12 Citywide Runners from around the world gather for this major marathon that travels through 29 unique neighborhoods. CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THE WINTRUST MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL October Loop America’s longest-running competitive film festival features more than 80 screenings across the city. November The Magnificent Mile A beloved holiday tradition, this spectacular event includes a parade and the official lighting of the trees along iconic Michigan Avenue. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: @TEQUILAGRAPHICS; ALEX WROBLEWSKI; NAVY PIER
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