Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.
Come learn about those places and the people who made them unique, as well as highlights of our adventures.
Photograph credits: @ChiCitiGirl
Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.
Come learn about those places and the people who made them unique, as well as highlights of our adventures.
Photograph credits: @ChiCitiGirl
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, eATLAS is exploring the history of Chicago’s Mexican community. We have two tours of Pilsen—Frida & Friends: Food & Art in Pilsen is a walking tour of the neighborhood, while Revolutionary Ride (available in English and Spanish) explores the public art in Pilsen and Humboldt Park by bicycle. By […]
September 14, 2023
The 2020 decriminalization of cannabis in Chicago has led to all sorts of events going on throughout Chicago on April 20, aka 420. We’ve found our favorites and have listed them below. And if you’re looking for a full day’s worth of activities, check out our own 420 tour here. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) We […]
April 20, 2023
What’s more fun than celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago? Being able to celebrate it twice! By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) The Chicago area has traditionally held its parades on the Saturday before March 17th, which, in 2023, was March 11th. That means that St. Patrick’s Day proper falls on a Friday, giving Chicagoans who don’t […]
March 16, 2023
By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) For lovers of New Orleans culture all over the world, the day before Ash Wednesday is Mardi Gras, the conclusion of a season filled with parades and merriment that ushers in Lent. In 2023, Mardi Gras falls on Feb. 21st, and although Chicago is about 925 miles from New Orleans, there […]
February 16, 2023
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated with a box of chocolates, flowers, and a fancy dinner. But if you’re looking for something different this year, eATLAS has found examples of Valentine’s Day activities throughout the Chicago area, most of which are geared toward couples. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Follow the route to delicious […]
February 8, 2023
We’ve found family-friendly activities throughout the Chicago area that are specific to this time of year. Take a look below for examples of seasonal pop-up markets, outdoor skating rinks, cultural events, and holiday lights displays. Chicago might not be known for its mild winters, but nobody can say that it doesn’t rise to the occasion […]
December 5, 2022