Chicago Public Beaches
Chicago's Lakefront, Chicago, IL 60611
Biking
Chicago’s 26 miles of lakefront and beaches are free and open to residents and visitors alike.
In fact, they were foremost in Daniel Burham’s plan to make Chicago’s lakefront and beaches always open and unobstructed for the public to enjoy. And to this day, you can see that his vision is still alive and well, from the joggers and volleyball players to the swimmers and sail boaters who take to the lakefront every day. Of course, admission is free.
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Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago
Mar 29 – Jul 30
Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to…
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4th on 53rd Parade
Jul 04
Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years - the 4th on 53rd Parade and…
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NASCAR Chicago Street Race
Grant Park • Jul 05 – Jul 06
The pulse-pounding action of NASCAR returns to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025.
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The 606
Chicago
Running along the former Bloomingdale Line, The 606 is an elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail that draws runners and bikers from Chicago and afar.
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