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Published on FEB 5, 2026
The Best Unexpected Date Ideas in Chicago
Say no to boring dates! 🙅 Find 20+ unique date ideas in Chicago that are actually fun. ❤️🔥
By Chicago Bucket List
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Millennium Park Summer Music Series: Free Outdoor Concerts
JUL 1 - AUG 6
Wrigley Rooftops 2026 Concerts (Up to 15% Off!)
BEST PRICE
Up to 20% OFF – Balloon Museum Chicago - Emotion Air: Art You Can Feel
OCT 30 - SEP 7
From
$44
31% OFF
BEST PRICE
Wrigley Rooftops - Chicago Cubs (Up to 15% Off!)
MAR 28 - SEP 14
From
BEST PRICE
Dazed & Infused
EXCLUSIVE
Millennium Park Summer Film Series (2026)
JUL 16 - AUG 18
Neon Paddle (up to 20% off)
MAY 22 - SEP 5
From
$105
68% OFF
BEST PRICE
Laugh Factory
MAY 4 - JUN 30
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$20
14% OFF
Wrigleyville World Cup Watch Party Bar
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Sushi Suite 202
NOV 15 - JUN 30
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EXCLUSIVE
Millennium Park Summer Music Series: Free Outdoor Concerts
JUL 1 - AUG 6
Wrigley Rooftops 2026 Concerts (Up to 15% Off!)
BEST PRICE
Up to 20% OFF – Balloon Museum Chicago - Emotion Air: Art You Can Feel
OCT 30 - SEP 7
From
$44
31% OFF
BEST PRICE
Wrigley Rooftops - Chicago Cubs (Up to 15% Off!)
MAR 28 - SEP 14
From
BEST PRICE
Dazed & Infused
EXCLUSIVE
Millennium Park Summer Film Series (2026)
JUL 16 - AUG 18
Neon Paddle (up to 20% off)
MAY 22 - SEP 5
From
$105
68% OFF
BEST PRICE
Laugh Factory
MAY 4 - JUN 30
From
$20
14% OFF
Wrigleyville World Cup Watch Party Bar
JUN 11 - 21
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EXCLUSIVE
Sushi Suite 202
NOV 15 - JUN 30
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