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…

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 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…

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…

Your Weekend in Chicago: September 13-15 Events and Activities

 Juliana Yeager  Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Explore artwork from over 150 juried artists at this annual event in Lakeview East, where live music adds to the atmosphere. When hunger strikes, check out the many food and drink booths, or bring the kids to the Kidzone for origami demonstrations, circus acts, live music, and…

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Fall In Chicago | September Favorites To Kick Off The Fall In Chicago

How was your Labor Day? It seems to have came and gone so quick but now we can officially say fall season is here 🙂 It’s that time again to redecorate your entire home to emulate the fall aesthetic. Pull out those pumpkins, plaid blankets, and endless yankee candles; before you know it there will…

Holidays Are Just Around The Corner

Looking for things to do this weekend in Chicago? We’ve got you covered. Frosty’s Christmas Bar Open NOW A little snippet from their website:“ Frosty’s Bar is back for the 2022 Holiday season better than ever! We have decked the halls across 4 Bars, 3 Levels for infinite possibilities and Christmas fun!  We have Sensational…

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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…

Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend

September 16th – 18th | Dinner Ideas and more! Fall is here and the weather is getting cooler. Before the never ending cold and snow hit the city, let’s squeeze out the last few moments of good weather, shall we? THE LION KING and CATS presented by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema When: Friday, September 16th. |…