Juliana Yeager Winterland Illuminarium at Navy Pier This is the last weekend to experience the magic of Winterland—a family adventure you won’t forget! From the moment you arrive, you and your little ones will be swept into a whimsical holiday wonderland filled with twinkling lights, fun activities, and moments you’ll treasure forever. This 45-minute journey…
Ring in the Fun: Your Chicago New Year’s Guide
Juliana Yeager Fireworks at Navy Pier Chicago invites everyone to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with its renowned, award-winning fireworks at Navy Pier. At midnight, a mesmerizing and free showcase will light up the lakefront, filling the sky with vibrant bursts of color to welcome 2025. This year, the award-winning New Year’s Eve…
Make It Merry: Your Chicago Holiday Weekend Cheat Sheet (December 20-22)
Juliana Yeager Little Chefs’ Holiday Donut Decorating Bring the kids to Time Our Market for a fun and festive donut decorating class! Hosted by 2d Restaurant, this hands-on workshop will teach young chefs how to decorate three unique mochi donuts: Santa’s Belly, Chocolate Reindeer, and Vanilla Snowman. Kids can get creative with a variety of…
Festive Fun: Chicago’s Best Holiday Picks for the Weekend (December 13-15)
Juliana Yeager The Hip Hop Nutcracker Get ready for a holiday mash-up like no other—The Hip Hop Nutcracker is back! Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this reimagined classic fuses high-energy hip-hop dance with Tchaikovsky’s iconic music for an unforgettable holiday experience. With a stellar cast of dancers, a DJ, a…
Celebrate the Season: Chicago’s Best Holiday Events (December 6-8)
Juliana Yeager The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this weekend with Christopher Wheeldon’s reimagined holiday classic, set at Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair. Follow young Marie and her mother, a sculptress creating the iconic Statue of the Republic, as their Christmas Eve celebration turns into an unforgettable adventure. After a…