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This Sunday, September 27, one of our favorite stretches of Wicker Park will be completely car-free—making it the perfect excuse to spend some time wandering outside. Milwaukee Avenue will transform in...
Nestled in a Rockford neighborhood, Anderson Japanese Gardens is a 12-acre escape that feels especially magical in early fall. With maples beginning their seasonal shift, tranquil streams, waterfalls,...
Fall is one of the best times to explore the Midwest’s natural beauty. Luckily, if you live in Chicago, you don’t have to travel across the country to find dramatic cliffs, wooded ravines, and striking ro...
More than 30 food trucks are set to take over downtown Aurora this Friday, September 25, for the return of the city’s Fall Food Truck Festival. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Benton Street—between River Stree...
It's not often that cat owners get to take their furry friend out of the house to explore with other fur babies the way dog owners do. But this October in Chicago, all that will change—a Halloween-them...
Chicago's Hammond Civic Center will host the legendary Armored MMA championship, where locals can witness fighters in full knight armor go head to head inside the iron cage. Swords meet shields in a high...
Get your costumes ready—one of Illinois’ most beloved Halloween traditions is returning this fall. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Galena will transform into a full-on Halloween spectacle as the annual...
Thriller night is coming to Chicago this Halloween—and you can be a part of the action! A massive flash mob inspired by Michael Jackson's iconic 1982 hit single will take over the Northalsted neighborh...
Chicago's historic Maxwell Street Market will close out its 2026 season next month. One of the city's oldest open-air traditions combines food, music, crafts, and bargain hunting. Happening on October...
Finding ways to keep your little one entertained without screens or overwhelming stimulation can be a challenge, especially when you want to enjoy some of the experiences you loved before becoming a parent...