It’s the weekend before Hanukkah and Christmas, so take some time to relax (or finish up last-minute shopping) with these events around Chicago. CTA Holiday Train Celebration Dec. 16 Evanston Wherever you’re heading this weekend, take the CTA Holiday Train, which will run on the Purple Line Dec. 16-17. Enjoy free taffy apples (while supplies […]
This weekend, watch a holiday classic with the CSO, build a gingerbread house, meet Santa and more. “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Concert Dec. 9-11 Chicago If this classic movie is always on your holiday must-watch list, do something new this year with a viewing accompanied by Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Gingerbread Jubilee Dec. 10 Glenview Build a […]
Holiday fun continues this weekend at Navy Pier, Brookfield Zoo and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago. Plus, stop by two more shopping events. Holiday Bricktacular Opens Dec. 1 Schaumburg LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is turning into a bricktacular holiday wonderland this month. Visitors can take pictures with the life-sized LEGO Santa, build an ornament for the […]
Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain out-of-town guests or work off all that turkey (and stuffing, and mashed potatoes, and pie, and …), here are five things to do this Thanksgiving weekend. Wonderland Express Opens Nov. 25 Glencoe This seasonal favorite is back with model trains, indoor snow, mini Chicago landmarks and more. Throughout […]
In addition to Christkindlmarket, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Goodman’s “A Christmas Carol,” here are five more can’t-miss events this weekend. Holiday Boutique Nov. 16-19 Lake Forest The Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital will host their annual holiday boutique this week with more than 40 retailers, so you can check items off your holiday […]
Ready or not, it’s time for holiday shows and shopping events, but you can also visit the Museum of Science and Industry for a new exhibit, attend one of the final Chicago Humanities Festival events of the fall and tour gorgeous Evanston homes. The Grove Arts & Craft Faire Nov. 10-13 Glenview It’s the final weekend of […]
A musical about Judy Garland makes its Chicago premiere this weekend while two festivals (one all about film and one all about mac and cheese) return to the area. Plus, there will be two ways to shop art, decor, jewelry and more both in the city and the suburbs. Antiques + Modernism Show Nov. 3-6 Winnetka […]
This weekend will be all about the Cubs as the World Series shifts to Wrigley Field, but there will still be plenty of other events in and around Chicago to keep you going until first pitch. 101st Annual Haunted House Oct. 28 Winnetka Start your weekend with a Friday morning visit to the Not So Scary Haunted […]
If you can’t wait for Halloween, you don’t have to wait any longer! Between two Spooktacular events in Glenview and Northbrook and a new event at Chicago Botanic Garden, the Halloween fun begins now. Plus, enjoy a fall festival at The Morton Arboretum and a shopping event in Evanston. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns Oct. 20-23 […]
This weekend, Chicago museums will be offering discounts while more than 200 buildings in the city and suburbs will be open for exploring. Plus, “Romeo & Juliet” opens at The Joffrey Ballet, a fall family fest debuts in Rosemont, and a local foundation hosts a fundraising concert. Chicago Museum Week Begins Oct. 13 Chicago Take advantage […]
