Between the Chicago Marathon and the Cubs, this is a big weekend in Chicago. Find even more events (three festivals, a cabaret for a good cause and a presidential debate watch party) in our weekly 5 Things to Do. The Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest Oct. 7-9 Highwood If you love pumpkins, there’s no better place […]
This weekend features two 21+ events and two family-friendly festivals. Plus, you can meet a U.S. soccer star in Winnetka. River to Rooftop Sept. 30 Chicago Say goodbye to rooftop season with one more outdoor party. Start at City Winery at the Riverwalk, where there will be a New Orleans-style second line marching band, before […]
During this first official weekend of fall, browse artwork at two expos, stop by two family-friendly festivals, or visit the Illinois Holocaust Museum for their newest exhibit. EXPO CHICAGO Sept. 22-25 Chicago For the fifth year, EXPO CHICAGO, or the International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, will present art from around the world at Navy […]
This weekend, Winnetka will welcome fall with hayrides and seasonal activities and Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview will host a harvest bonfire. Highwood will also present a brand new wine and beer event, while the Lakeview Taco Fest will be back for a fourth year. Plus, meet a woman who became a spy in Nazi Germany. […]
This weekend is filled with events in and around Chicago. In addition to the events below, find must-see shows in our fall theater guide and discover five reasons to attend the Chicago Beach Polo Cup. Throwback Music Fest Sept. 9-11 Chicago Relive the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s at this brand new music festival. Kids will love the rock […]
Labor Day Weekend is (almost) here and there are plenty of ways to enjoy your extra day off in and around Chicago. Plus, you’ll find even more events in the final days of our 99 Days of Summer series. Chicago Jazz Festival Sept. 1-4 Chicago Spend (at least) one more summer evening at Millennium Park during […]
As the summer winds down and we gear up for a huge fall season (many food-oriented events and restaurant openings in Chicago and the North Shore), my mind turns to the upcoming Michelin Guide announcement in November, when we find out which restaurants are on and off the list, and how many stars they’ve been […]
The disastrous and unprecedented flooding in Louisiana has taken the lives of at least 13 people, ABC News reports. According to the Red Cross, the flooding is the worst natural disaster in the country since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Additionally, this is the second time within the past five months that Louisiana has experienced more than […]
Make the most of the last weekend in August with a beer event at Brookfield Zoo, two food festivals, a tomato-themed event at Chicago Botanic Garden and a cruise around Chicago that gives back. ZooBrew Aug. 26 Brookfield Brookfield Zoo’s fifth annual ZooBrew will feature more than 80 beers from breweries like Abita, Lakefront and […]
It’s time for the 2016 Chicago Air & Water Show, but there’s still plenty of other events going on, including a family-friendly event at Goodman Theatre, a new festival in Long Grove, a returning festival in Albany Park, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert at Ravinia. Play ’N 90 Begins Aug. 20 Chicago This family […]
