Chicago February 2025

Chicago February 2025 Events

Chicago February 2025 Events

Snuggle Up This February in Chicago

Average temperature low and high: 26° - 36°
Love is in the air, and Chicago knows how to make that magic last throughout February. Watch a live jazz show, pet some fluffy bunnies, and put your creative cap on at the Epiphany Center for the Arts. If "adventure" is your middle name, then snow tubing, ice skating, and axe throwing may be right up your alley. When you've worked up an appetite, check out the city's underground donut tour, secret food tour, and JoJo's Candy Land. Hungry for more events? Bookmark this page and stop by again next month.

Cupid's Undie Run

Cupid's Undie Run

Help find a cure for neurofibromatosis and have some fun at Cupid's Undie Run on February 24th, 2024.

Brave the Windy City winter in your underwear for a mile-long race, then warm up at the party hosted by a local sports bar, complete with drinks, food, and entertainment.

Neurofibromatosis affects 1 in 3000 babies, causing painful tumors to grow on nerves.  These tumors can cause visible growths, are painful, and currently have limited treatment options and no cure.  Since those suffering from neurofibromatosis can't hide the tumors, organizers of the event invite everyone to show their support by bearing it all (or at least most)!  The Undie Run, which started in 2010, has raised over 21 million dollars for research and awareness.

Sign up on their website and invite friends and family to join as well.  Receive various prizes depending on how much money you raise, and don't forget a change of clothes for the post-run celebration!

February Event Calendar

Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of the Windy City's award-winning culinary culture and the perfect opportunity to sample some of the area's best eateries. Starting January 19, there will be special prix fixe menus at restaurants throughout the city and nearby suburbs. The multi-course meals offered are $25 for brunch or lunch and $42 and/or $59 for dinner. This exciting culinary celebration kicks off with First Bites Bash, an exclusive tasting event at the city's famed Field Museum. Participants TBA in mid-December. 

Chicago Restaurant Week

Chicago Restaurant Week

Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day culinary celebration featuring over 300 top restaurants throughout the city. Enjoy special prix fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. From January 20th to February 5th, 2024, indulge in various cuisines and explore the city's award-winning culinary scene. Restaurants can be viewed on the official website, and reservations are highly encouraged. Book early for the ultimate dining experience during Chicago Restaurant Week.

Cider Summit Chicago

Cider Summit Chicago

The Cider Summit Chicago is set to host its 10th annual festival on February 3, 2024, at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. This year's event will continue its tradition of featuring a wide range of ciders, with over 150 selections from more than 50 producers, including local, regional, and international favorites. Attendees can also enjoy mead, cider cocktails, apple spirits, and more. We are still waiting on 2024 details, but last year's festival had two sessions, 11 am-3 pm and 4 pm-8 pm. VIP tickets, which include a festival tasting glass, 16 tasting tickets, and express admission, will be available for $50+ taxes & fees. General Admission tickets can be purchased online in advance for $40+ taxes & fees or at the gate for $50. The festival promises a vibrant atmosphere with food, merchandise, an Escanciar competition, and a Women in Cider live YouTube broadcast​.

Chicago Theater Week

Chicago Theater Week

Anyone interested in catching a show while visiting the Windy City will love Chicago Theater Week. In its 12th year, the popular event is presented by the League of Chicago Theaters in partnership with Choose Chicago and hosts over 100 performances at theaters across the city with tickets sold at discounted prices. Enjoy musicals, improv, dramas, and more during this 10-day theatrical celebration. Ticket prices vary but generally range from $15-$30. participating shows and dates will be announced when tickets go on sale on January 9, 2024. 

Chicago Auto Show

Chicago Auto Show

If you are in the city between early- and mid-February, make sure you check out the Chicago Auto Show; it is the largest and longest-running auto show in North America. Held at the McCormick Place Convention Center, you will get the opportunity to see over 1000 vehicles on display by 36 manufacturers from all over the world. The 2024 ticket prices are $17 for adults, $12 for seniors aged 62 and older, and $12 for children aged 4-12, with free admission for children 3 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult​.

Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Head down to Chicago's Chinatown neighborhood to celebrate the Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon, 4722). At this annual Lunar New Year Parade, there will be marching bands, colorful floats, and traditional lion and dragon dancing teams. The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue. Hosted by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, the parade is free and open to the public.

Chicago Events in February

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Things to do in Chicago

Things to Do in Chicago in February

Visit the Willis Tower

Visit the Willis Tower
Complete in 1973, the Willis Tower is a 110-story, 1,450-foot skyscraper in Chicago. It held the title of tallest building in the world for nearly 25 years and was the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere for 41 years. Visit the building's sky deck on the 103rd floor to get breath-taking views of the city.

Go to a Drive-in Movie Theatre

Go to a Drive-in Movie Theatre
Drive-in movie theaters are a great way to social distance and they are popping up all over Chicago. Grab some snacks and enjoy a nostalgic evening from the safety of your car, watching a movie projected on a giant screen.