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.
✨ Make the Most of Your Weekend: 4 Amazing Chicago Events (July 18–20)
Looking for fun things to do in Chicago this weekend, July 18–20, 2025? Whether you’re planning a night out or a family day with the kids, the city has something exciting for everyone. From lively street festivals and live music to free outdoor workouts in Millennium Park, this list highlights four top events you can…
✨Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend (July 11–13)
Looking for exciting things to do in Chicago this weekend July 11–13, 2025? Whether you’re spending time with the kids or planning a fun night out, Chicago has something for everyone. From cultural festivals to candlelit concerts and food trucks galore, this list has your perfect weekend covered. Keep reading for four top events you…
Mid-September Chicago Fun
I know…I know…I thought the same thing as I began typing it, but it is true; SEPTEMBER IS HALFWAY GONE! I am not quite sure where it went either, but that being said…mid September brings a lot of fun activities to the city as we head into SPOOKY SEASON! Here are some fun things to…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakeview
To tag onto my ‘where to raise your family in Chicago’ post, this week we are featuring Lakeview. Lakeview encompasses so many amazing neighborhoods including West Lakeview, Southport Corridor, East Lakeview, Boystown, Wrigleyvile and even bits of Buena Park are all considered to be Lakeview as a whole. The medium price point for single family…
Buying a Home in Chicago for Your Family: Where to Live–Popular Neighborhoods
Buying a home for your family is an exciting venture, but it can also be quite stressful. Especially if you’re new to the Chicago area and don’t know where to start looking. Where do you want to live? What school district should I consider? How much home can we afford? These are all questions that…
10 Things We Love About North Center
We love North Center! It’s where our office is located and it’s adjacent to our neighborhood. We flank between West Lakeview and North Center and love it. It’s been dubbed the suburbs in the city and for good reason. Picturesque treelined streets, shopping and restaurants, top rated schools, amazing parks and so many families everywhere.…
Taking Love to New Heights:@properties Unveils Six-Story Mural in Chicago’s River West
It’s no secret that @properties loves supporting Chicago artists. Over the years, we’ve collaborated with a number of well-known names in the art community including Hebru Brantley, Dwight White, Marc Hauser, and Matthew Hoffman (the creator of @properties’ signature Love script). Today we are excited to announce we’ve teamed up with internationally recognized artist Lefty Out There to unveil…
Local Chicago Happenings this week and the rest of this summer
There are still a bunch of fun things to do around Chicago this weekend and this coming week! Check out just a few things that are happening around town. Let us know which are your favorites. RETRO ON ROSCOE: Live music and great food all on the cutest street in Roscoe Village 2. TITAN WALLS:…