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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...
If you haven’t heard of First Bites Bash, let us share: it’s an opportunity to sample tasting portions from over 70 restaurants. The event marks the kickoff of the 19th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, produc...
There’s nothing quite like a community coming together during the holidays. While there are many Chicago neighborhoods to support, one of our favorites is Logan Square, which is home to over 30 small businesses....
If you’re looking to make your winter nights a little more magical, look no further than Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – now located deep in the woods outside of Chicago. A night at the forest is always en...
Harriet Scrumptious – Staff Writer · December 5, 2025 A magical winter tradition awaits! The Chicago Botanic Garden’s enchanting outdoor trail has officially returned for another seaso...
Harriet Scrumptious – Staff Writer · December 5, 2025 This year, for just a few weeks, Chicagoans have the lucky opportunity to step into the wonderfully naughty world of AirOtic. Witnessing...
The concept of gift-giving often comes with the pressure to find something extravagant. Yet, if you ask those around you, you’ll find that some of the most memorable gifts are small, personal, and filled with sen...
Not everyone may agree, but we believe there can never be too much Taylor Swift—especially during the holidays. After all, what’s a Merry Christmas without a bit of Swiftmas? For the third consecutive year, a Tay...
If a trip to Iceland has been on your radar, this summer is the time to make your dream a reality! The beautiful country will host one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles of our lifetime during the total solar...
Chicago’s where comedy legends are born (Robin Williams, John Belushi, and Hannibal Buress), wine flows with flair, so it’s only fair that the two finally share a stage. At An Idiot’s Guide to Wine in Chicago,…...
