Make the most of Chicago’s Christmas season with our guide to festive events, holiday markets, light displays, and winter activities.
We’re sure you’ve already seen the holiday markets creeping up in Chicago. Or the Christmas trees lighting up the city at dusk this past week. With wintertime in Chicago almost here, it’s only natural...
The holiday season fills Chicago with sparkling lights, festive decor, and plenty of show-stopping Christmas trees. With Christmas a few days away, it’s time to soak up the festivities! From skating at Maggie Dal...
Looking to add a dose of joy this month? We know we are, and lucky for us, Chicago is getting a new holiday experience that you must add to your winter bucket list this year. From ensuring we catch the holiday train to...
Shedd Aquarium is ringing in the festive season with its first-ever Holiday House Party, a 21+ event merging holiday cheer with aquatic adventure. Set against the backdrop of the aquarium’s immersive exhibits, guests ca...
The holiday season in Chicago unofficially kicks off this Friday, November 22, with the annual 111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting in Millennium Park. One of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditi...
It’s no secret that Wonderverse Chicago is our go-to spot for fun for the whole family. From their thrilling VR games that plunge us deep into the jungles of Jumanji to fun escape rooms that have us solving cryptic puzz...
The CTA holiday train and bus are back this holiday season for its 33rd edition, and the official schedule is finally here! The holiday train will make its first trip on Friday, November 29, along the Green Line. From t...
The annual Christkindlmarket is back this Friday at Daley Plaza, marking the unofficial start of the holiday season in Chicago! This year’s market offers free admission and dozens of festive food and drink vendors. Gues...
Toys “R” Us is making a comeback in Chicago, nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy and shuttering all US locations. The beloved toy store will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Chicagoland at...
Chicago native and EGOT recipient Jennifer Hudson is making a stop in the Windy City this holiday season as part of her series “The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience.” The one-night show will feature a spellbind...
