Happy Fourth of July! This holiday weekend, don’t miss a tasty festival in Uptown before catching a baseball game. Then, stop by a fun outdoor art festival, or stay inside and enjoy a new pre-Broadway show. Fourth of July Celebrations July 3-4 Various Whatever you decide to do this weekend, chances are a parade and/or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer is the perfect time to plan a nearby weekend away. In less than two hours, you can find yourself on the opposite shore of Lake Michigan, where travelers can enjoy the string of quaint lakeshore towns and cities in Michigan with plentiful summer and fall activities. The region rolls out its welcome as soon […]
‘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 […]
Warm weather is back, and so is our 99 Days of Summer! Filled with new museum exhibits, wine tastings, concerts, festivals, kid-friendly activities and more, you’ll find something fun to do every day this summer. We’ve even suggested a few events that will take you out of town. However you decide to spend these warm […]
Opens July 1: Hamill Family Wild Encounters Brookfield Zoo 8400 W. 31st St., Brookfield Get up close and personal with animals such as parakeets, wallabies, goats, red pandas, llamas, alpacas and reindeer at this new Brookfield Zoo exhibit. July 1-5: Eyes to the Skies Festival 1825 Short St., Lisle Look to the skies as hot […]
May May 25: “Chicago Styled: Fashioning the Magnificent Mile” Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago Fashionistas, spend your long weekend getting an inside look at what made the Mag Mile one of the most recognized and fashionable streets in the world. The exhibit closes Aug. 16. May 26: PTC Classic Car Show Patty […]
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 […]
