{"id":12783,"date":"2019-03-18T10:56:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T15:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=12783"},"modified":"2019-10-03T16:44:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T21:44:00","slug":"things-to-do-in-chicago-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/things-to-do-in-chicago-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Chicago This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>After winter, spring always comes<\/h2>\n<p>Had enough of the cold yet? We have too. As it&#8217;s often said, spring is just around the corner&#8230;or, rather, today!<\/p>\n<p>But considering the weather is still what it is, we thought we&#8217;d give you a little something to look forward to. Here are some awesome things to do in Chicago during spring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/orchid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Orchid Show<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552547984.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12795 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552547984.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in chicago this spring\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552547984.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552547984-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552547984-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552547984-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>February 9 &#8211; March 24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most beloved annual showcases at the Chicago Botanic Garden returns this spring to celebrate one of the world&#8217;s most adored flowers. You&#8217;ll be inspired by fashion made from orchids and amazed by one that&#8217;s 15 feet tall! You can even shop for orchids to bring home. This exhibit takes place each day from 10am &#8211; 4pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.c2e2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C2E2<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12791\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12791\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12791 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in chicago this spring\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/C2E2-2015-The-Block-Daryl-Dixon-Walking-Dead.jpg 1124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.c2e2.com\/The-Floor\/The-Block\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C2E2<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>March 22 &#8211; 24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McCormick Place will once again host the annual Chicago Comic &amp; Entertainment Expo, highlighting the best in graphic novels, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture. Appearances by big industry names like Aaron Lopresti and Alan Davis are sure to draw in the crowds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.c2e2.com\/Badges\/Badge-Details\/\">Tickets<\/a> available\u00a0via site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Easter<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552523807.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552523807.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in chicago this spring\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552523807.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552523807-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552523807-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_552523807-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>April 1, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not spring until everyone&#8217;s had their proper dose of bunnies, candy, and painted eggs. More importantly, it&#8217;s prime time for brunchin&#8217;. Book your Easter brunch in advance to guarantee your and your family&#8217;s spots! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.icchicagohotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The InterContinental<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/boardinghousechicago.com\/dine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Boarding House<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palmer House Hilton<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritcruises.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spirit Cruises<\/a> often have great Easter brunch packages. Feelin&#8217; something more casual? Check out our picks for the <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/5-budget-friendly-spots-brunch-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best brunches on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/baconfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baconfest<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_41430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41430\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-41430\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/baconfest-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Baconfest\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/baconfest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/baconfest-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/baconfest-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/baconfest-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/baconfest-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-41430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Baconfest<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>April 5 \u2013 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a festival. About bacon. I don&#8217;t really know what else I have to say to convince you. <a href=\"https:\/\/baconfestchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy your tix here<\/a>\u00a0and find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkingmap.com\/item\/601-west-roosevelt-road\/\">parking<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Cinco de Mayo<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_544932640.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_544932640.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in chicago this spring\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_544932640.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_544932640-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_544932640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shutterstock_544932640-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>May 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve watched the spectacular Cinco de Mayo Parade down Cermak in Little Village, you&#8217;re gonna be hungry for some tacos. <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicagos-best-tacos-neighborhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We&#8217;ve got the scoop on everywhere (literally, everywhere) to go in the city for tacos<\/a>. If you&#8217;re looking for a trendier take, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/tacos-in-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hip places for tasty tacos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/anticruelty.org\/bark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bark in the Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28353\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28353\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28353\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/18579848_1486041621434294_5669810396446326784_n.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Events\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/18579848_1486041621434294_5669810396446326784_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/18579848_1486041621434294_5669810396446326784_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/18579848_1486041621434294_5669810396446326784_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/18579848_1486041621434294_5669810396446326784_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/18579848_1486041621434294_5669810396446326784_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28353\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Anti-Cruelty Society Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>May 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the kind folks from the Anti-Cruelty society this spring at the Stadium Green for Bark in the Park, a day-long\u00a0fundraiser and dog-friendly blowout benefiting animals in need.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.springawakeningfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring Awakening Music Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12790\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_3667.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_3667.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in chicago this spring\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_3667.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_3667-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_3667-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_3667-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: EDM Chicago<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 7 &#8211; 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the kickoff music festival that previews the summer season. With an official lineup including Alan Walker, Chris Lake, Yellow Claw, G Jones and more, there&#8217;s no doubt this is fest is gonna bring the hottest beats and bangers to the city. Buy your <a href=\"https:\/\/wl.seetickets.us\/event\/Spring-Awakening-2019\/373918?afflky=SpringAwakening&amp;_ga=2.117272198.1408728119.1552924373-1051725521.1552924373\">tickets<\/a> now.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What are you excited to do this spring? Tell us below! New to Chicago and want to live like a local? Check out Airbnb&#8217;s amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/things-to-do\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Guidebook<\/a> to get the real-deal experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Find what really matters in Chicago with the UrbanMatter app!<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">To download or see reviews from our users, head\u00a0<span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After winter, spring always comes Had enough of the cold yet? We have too. As it&#8217;s often said, spring is just around the corner&#8230;or, rather, today! 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