Make the most of Chicago’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
Carlinville, Illinois, is about to have a very festive holiday season. Hallmark officially named the small Macoupin County town the grand prize winner of its first-ever Merriest Christmas Towns Conte...
The countdown to glühwein, gingerbread, and holiday shopping is officially on—because one of Chicagoland's favorite winter traditions is making its return. Christkindlmarket opens Friday, November 20,...
Hallmark is currently on a nationwide search to find the merriest Christmas town in America, and a small town in Illinois—Carlinville—is in the running. Carlinville is one of 25 finalists, and the gran...
Christmas is officially here! Whether you want to sip cocktails on one of Chicago's many winterized rooftops or take in the dazzling display of one of Chicago's exciting light shows. To help you prepare for the holiday...
is almost upon us, and whether you end up needing a last-minute gift or a spot to grab dinner, your plans might look a little different this year. Luckily a number of Chicago businesses will be open on Christmas Day—h...
NYE is this week—we know, we can't believe it either. Luckily, there are tons of things to do for NYE in Chicago this year! If you’re still looking for last-minute plans, we’ve got you covered—these are the hottest 2025...
Chicagoans dreaming of a white are likely out of luck this year—if predictions from the National Weather Service are any indication, it's going to be a rainy and mild holiday in the Windy City. Here's your Christmas D...
The final days before Christmas in Chicago have a certain rhythm—a crisp wind off the lake, the hurried energy along the Magnificent Mile. But what if the best gift you can find isn't in a box? With only a few days left...
The wind coming off the lake has that familiar winter bite, and the lights along Michigan Avenue are sparkling against the early dark. It’s the time of year when Chicago wraps itself in holiday cheer, a feeling best sha...
Christmas time isn't complete without a delicious meal shared with friends and family. Luckily, in Chicago, there are a ton of that offer special Christmas menus. Since it's only once a week until the big holiday, we...