Juliana Yeager Commemorative Day | Black History Month at Chicago History Museum Celebrate Black History Month at the Chicago History Museum with a family-friendly event honoring the powerful role of art in social change within Chicago’s African American community. Enjoy live music, inspiring speakers, and engaging hands-on arts activities that bring history and creativity to…
Your Weekend Starts Here: Top Things to Do in Chicago
Juliana Yeager Chicago Theater Week Celebrating its 13th year, Chicago Theatre Week 2025 invites audiences of all ages to experience the magic of live performance with specially priced tickets to a diverse lineup of shows. From captivating musicals and thought-provoking dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and innovative new works, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether…
Top Picks for a Fun-Filled Weekend in Chicago
Juliana Yeager Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance! Mickey and his pals are spinning Disney hits like you’ve never heard before, and you’re on the guest list! Get ready to dance, sing, and soak up the electric vibes as they remix your favorite Disney tunes into a colorful, high-energy party. Perfect for all ages, this…
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…
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…
Chicago’s Holiday Highlights: Weekend Events for November 22-24
Juliana Yeager City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park Experience the magic of the season at Millennium Park’s Christmas Tree Lighting event! Be among the first to see Chicago’s iconic Christmas tree sparkle with lights, marking the start of the holiday season. This festive attraction will shine bright every night through the New…
Weekend Adventures Await: What to Do in Chicago October 11-13
Juliana Yeager Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo Join in the fun at this annual fall festival, where you can enjoy live pumpkin carving, roast s’mores, and take festive photos among the vibrant pumpkin patches. Seasonal décor sets the perfect autumn scene, and ticketed attractions like a ferris wheel, game zone, giant slide, and inflatables…
Weekend Highlights in Chicago: Best Bets for September 27-29
Juliana Yeager Beverly Art Walk Saturday, September 28th 12-5pm. Discover Beverly’s vibrant art scene at this yearly event, happening across multiple venues in the Beverly and Morgan Park areas. With over 150 artists presenting their creations in local shops, galleries, studios, and even bars, there’s plenty to explore. This year’s festival also includes live artist…
Your Chicago Weekend Plans: Top Picks for September 20-22
Juliana Yeager Juliana Yeager Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up Kicking off it’s opening weekend, Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up is back on its two-acre site just west of Goose Island, offering all the fun of fall without the trip to the suburbs. You’ll find a sprawling corn maze, 10,000 pumpkins, axe throwing, carnival games, food trucks, and glowing orange…
Weekend Events in Chicago: Top Things to Do from September 6–8
Juliana Yeager Photo by frogses production on Unsplash Taste of Chicago This year, the Taste of Chicago is once again taking place in September instead of its traditional first weekend in July. The annual festival will showcase a variety of vendors and food trucks, along with live music performances. Similar to last year, a series of one-day festivals…