Polar Play Zone at Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Restaurant Week

Jan 23 – Feb 08

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the city’s diverse and dynamic culinary scene.

Chicago Theatre Week

Feb 05 – Feb 15

Calling all audiences — Chicago Theatre Week is back! Enjoy value-priced tickets to an array of productions from Feb. 5 – 15, 2026.

Chicago Auto Show

McCormick Place West  •  Feb 07 – Feb 16

Features a range of domestic and imported cars and trucks, experimental and concept cars and a number of auto-related exhibits.

Wild Reef: Sharks at Shedd Aquarium

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Fantasea at Shedd Aquarium

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Lincoln Park Zoo

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Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens, is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park