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Posts from Category "Activities"
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Creative Date Ideas in Chicago
eATLAS has dozens of self-guided Adventures throughout Chicago—from architecture, history, and cocktail tours to scavenger hunts—that provide great opportunities for people to get to know each other. You can get started by downloading the app at the App Store or Google Play.
February 26, 2026
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How to Ring in New Year’s Eve 2025 in Chicago
Per tradition, thousands will congregate at Navy Pier where the New Year will be greeted with 10 minutes of fireworks. Prior to midnight, you can check out the Winter Wonderfest, and several of the pier’s restaurants—Bar Sol, Lirica, Margaritaville, and Harry Caray’s Tavern—all have special events planned for the occasion.
December 26, 2025
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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