5 Things to Do: June 26-28

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia may be the big event this weekend on the North Shore, but even if you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, there’s still plenty going on around Chicago. Start with a visit to Lincoln Park Zoo for an adults-only evening of food, drinks and music. Then, have […]

5 Things to Do: Father's Day Weekend

This weekend is all about dad, so treat him with these events around Chicago. Start at Ravinia as Alan Cumming serenades you with sappy songs before heading downtown to hear some of the best in country by the lake. Then, wake up and enjoy breakfast the next morning at Wagner Farm or have brunch at […]

5 Things to Do: June 12-14

Chicago is the place to be this weekend with three can’t-miss festivals: Chicago Blues Festival, Ribfest Chicago and Old Town Art Fair. Or, stay in the suburbs for a wine tasting and family-friendly concert at Ravinia. Plus, find more events in our 99 Days of Summer, and don’t forget to take some time to vote […]

5 Things to Do: June 5-7

This is a great weekend for bookworms, who can shop a children’s book sale in Lake Forest before visiting the Printers Row Lit Fest to browse books and hear from favorite authors and celebrities. And if you’re a fan of festivals, don’t miss two tasty events in Chicago: Lincoln Park Greek Fest and Pilsen Food […]

5 Things to Do: May 29-31

‘Tis the season of festivals! This weekend, stop by the Do Division Street Fest for food, music, fashion and more before shopping the Millennium Art Festival. You can then end your weekend with a glass of wine at the new Lincoln Park Wine Festival. Kids will also love Glenview’s Kite Day, or you can support […]

5 Things to Do: Memorial Day Weekend 2015

Enjoy your time off with a trip to Barrington for their art festival, now in its sixth year, or stay closer to home with fireworks and a music festival in Chicago. You can even ride your bike along Lake Shore Drive. Plus, Chicago Botanic Garden’s outdoor butterfly garden will open for the season. And stay tuned […]

5 Things to Do: May 15-17

Bookworms, start your weekend early with the Evanston Literary Festival, which kicked off this Monday, or stop by The Book Stall and visit with SitStayRead’s canine reading buddies. You can also enjoy an entire weekend full of chocolate-inspired goodies at the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. Then, walk all that chocolate off as you explore private […]

5 Things to Do: Mother's Day Weekend 2015

Mother’s Day weekend starts on a fashionable note at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Fashion 2015 and ends with an Evanston house walk that has been around for 40 years. In between, you can enjoy a beer festival on the grass at Soldier Field, stop by the opening of Chicago Botanic Garden’s […]

5 Things to Do: May 1-3

Hello, May! This is a big month for Chicago, the host city for both the James Beard Awards (Monday, May 4) and the 2015 NFL Draft (this weekend!). If you don’t have tickets for the actual draft, catch all the action, as well as concerts, autograph signings and other activities, at the free fan festival in […]

5 Things to Do: April 24-26

Attention TV and movie fans: Cast members of some of today’s most popular programs are coming to Chicago this weekend, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to ask your burning questions. Plus, a New York Times best-selling author and comedian is making her way to the North Shore this weekend, and bookworms will also love […]