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...
In 2019, The Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville debuted a Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar with the objective of giving Wrigleyville’s festive season a vibrant new identity. Emerging from the swarms of red and green, the...
An urban winter experience unlike any other! The ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park is without a doubt one of Chicago’s best winter-time activities. The quarter-mile rink curves up and down around a 40-foot climbin...
Prepare for the smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, hot spiced wine, and the magic of festive music all in the coziest of atmospheres. Of all the city’s Christmas traditions, there are few that vy wi...
Indulge in winter radiance at Godfrey’s enchanting rooftop Winter Wonderland! When the global pandemic forced restrictions on indoor dining, restaurants, bars, and hotels across Chicago scrambled to winterize their outd...
It’s the time in Chicago when holiday markets are in full swing, and the city is sparkling with numerous magical light shows. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some holiday cheer…...
Let there be light! Many in Chicago look melancholically back on summer around this time of the year, just as many eagerly await the beauty of fall and the jubilance of early winter. Chicago is about to reach its peak a...
Chicago’s beloved holiday events are about to come back thick and fast! The Millennium Park Christmas tree is no doubt Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree. Every year the lights are switched on during a jubilant a...
We’ve been treated to many months of stunning art spectacles on the 2.5-acre river façade of the Merchandise Mart since they returned earlier in 2023 for the spring program which celebrated ART on THE MART’s...
From Maggie Daley to McCormick, Chicago has no shortage of sensational ice skating rinks around the city. But while they all offer magical winter memories surrounded by lights and laughter, there is only one that offers...