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…
Weekend Magic in Chicago: Top Holiday Happenings November 29-December 1
Juliana Yeager Light Up the Lake Navy Pier’s Light Up the Lake is back, bringing holiday magic to Chicago! This festive event features sparkling light displays, exciting rides, seasonal markets, and hands-on workshops for the whole family to enjoy. Catch the award-winning fireworks and holiday drone shows for a truly memorable experience. Whether you’re shopping…
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 Vibes: Chicago’s Best Events November 1-3
Juliana Yeager Dia de los Muertos at Time Out Market Join the Día de los Muertos celebration with a full day of family-friendly activities! The festivities include Storytime with Mirabel, vibrant sugar skull face painting for all ages, and live mariachi music. Guests can also enjoy Dos Hombres Mezcal tastings with insights from the brand’s…
Fall in the City: Chicago’s Must-Do Activities for October 25-27
Juliana Yeager Boo Bash at Hamilton Elementary Come enjoy a day packed with fun for everyone, including a costume parade, a Thriller Flash Mob dance lesson, live interactive reptiles and insects, spooky carnival games, arts and crafts, exciting prizes, music, food for purchase, and the famous Hamilton Haunted House, hosted by Hamilton’s scariest Middle Schoolers!…
Harvest & Haunts: Chicago’s Fall Weekend Plans for October 18-20
Juliana Yeager Spooky Zoo at Lincoln Park Zoo Spooky Zoo provides a free, safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, complete with a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Starting at 10 a.m., kids can trick-or-treat at Chicago’s zoo while supplies last. The event also features interactive storytelling, live music on the Main Mall stage, a craft zone, and…
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…
Chicago’s Best Weekend Plans: What to Do October 4-6
Juliana Yeager Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest This yearly fall street festival makes its way back to Lincoln Square for a weekend packed with all things apple. Browse seasonal products at the market, enjoy apple-inspired treats like tamales and doughnuts from nearby eateries, and sip on cider or apple-infused beers. Live music will fill the…
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…