Find the best places to see Santa in Chicago. Discover four festive locations with photos, hours, what to expect and nearby holiday activities.
Family Fun in Chicago This Weekend (Nov 15-16, 2025)
Chicago families can enjoy four events this weekend, November 15-16, 2025. Highlights include the Lycée French Market for artisanal shopping, the Illumination tree walk at Morton Arboretum, the Frankie Knuckles Festival for music and arts, and ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, featuring festive lights and activities for all ages.
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…
Chicago Winters – What To Do
As the weather gets cooler, staying indoors becomes a little more enticing. This week, we are partnering with Three Avenues Book Shop for our giveaway! Have a chance to win a $100 gift card to their shop and one of their amazing jumbo mugs. Follow @yeager.team.realtors on Instagram or Facebook to learn more! Need weekend…
Holiday Adventures
So many amazing things are happening that you don’t want to miss! CTA HOLIDAY TRAIN November 25th – December 23rd A little snippet from their website: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Chicago’s most unique and beloved holiday tradition is here: The Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet. Now in its 31st year of operation, we…
Top 4 Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago
Can you believe it is already October? I do not know about you but once it is October the kids are begging to buy a pumpkin to carve! Two of our top 4 favorite pumpkin patches to visit are also our favorite apple orchards. If you did not have time in September to make it…
Family Fun August Bucket List
Can you believe summer is almost over?!?! Time seems to have flown by this summer. Adjusting to the new normal while trying to maintain summer fun for my family made me think I needed to create an end of summer bucket list. I wanted to have activities for my family to do together before school…
July 4th Weekend Across All Chicagoland and More
July 4th weekend is upon us, bringing with it cookouts, fireworks, and outfits of red, white, and blue. Chicagoland is home to its fair share of festivities, and there are many others within driving distance in the communities of Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin. The following are some of our favorites: Chicago The Grant…
Memorial Day Simple and Delicious Recipes
Holidays are always hectic in our household with kids running around, decorations to be set, and most importantly the FOOD to be made it can be a little overwhelming. I love simple recipes that save me time in the kitchen and give me more time with family and friends. This year we are headed to…
10 Things We Love About New Buffalo, Michigan
Is there anything better than a weekend beach getaway? How about when it’s only an hour and a half (maybe even less depending on traffic) from downtown Chicago!? Read on to find out more… After a long few days at the office, a weekend getaway can be the perfect way to relax and recharge. It’s…