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Posts from Category "Activities"
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Chicago’s Best Halloween Pop-Ups
eATLAS has collaborated with the scariest museum in Chicago, the Medieval Torture Museum, on the free “Are You Brave Enough?” Adventure. Visit six spots in the Loop that are believed to be haunted due to the tragedies that happened there. Completing the Adventure awards you 25% off admission to the museum.
October 23, 2025
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Chicagoland’s Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches
Is there any family-friendly activity more synonymous with autumn than going to a pumpkin patch? In addition to being able to choose the perfect pumpkin for turning into pies or jack o’lanterns, these farms are mini-amusement parks featuring dozens of rides and attractions for youngsters, and restaurants with classic American comfort food.
October 9, 2025
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Where to Find Pub Trivia in Chicago
Those who’ve checked out eATLAS’ homepage recently may have noticed that we have a Chicago Pizza Quiz, with 10 questions devoted to the many varieties of pizza found in the city. If your appetite is sufficiently whetted for a battle of wits, pub trivia can be found all over town.
July 24, 2025
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The Best Parks in Chicago to Have a Picnic
Although Chicago is a sprawling metropolis, its abundance of park space means there are plenty of places to have a picnic, even in its most crowded areas. While virtually all of the city’s parks can serve as a great place to spread a blanket out, eat, and enjoy a day in the sun, we’ve chosen these based on location and things for the kids to do. We’ve also chosen restaurants and markets within walking distance to get food.
July 17, 2025
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Meet 77 Flavors of Chicago’s Dario Durham and Sara Faddah
Held from May 30 – June 1, eATLAS’ 4 th annual ScavHunt is a collaboration with Dario Durham and Sara Faddah of the 77 Flavors of Chicago podcast, an invaluable resource for those fascinated by Chicago’s history and food. We spoke with the couple about their show, success, and the Adventure they’ve created.
May 15, 2025
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Putting the “Fun” in Fundraisers
eATLAS’ 4 th Annual ScavHunt will take place from May 30 th – June 1 st . We’ve partnered with Dario Durham and Sara Faddah of the 77 Flavors podcast, a must-listen for lovers of Chicago’s food, history, and culture. They’ve created the Flavors of the City Adventure, where players have to decipher clues to look underneath present-day Chicago to find glimpses of its past throughout River North and the Loop.
May 2, 2025