Dining, Holidays
35+ romantic spots for Valentine’s Day dinner in Chicago
The biggest date night of the year is coming up and while things aren’t totally back to normal, the city’s restaurants are pulling out all…
Clayton Hauck for Choose Chicago
Chicago holidays
Blog, Family, Festivals & special events, Holidays, Special events
Your guide to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
The holiday season is always an exciting time in Chicago. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One event…
Holidays
Your guide to Labor Day weekend in Chicago
Summer in Chicago may be coming to an end, but Labor Day weekend is full of ways to enjoy the final days of sunshine and…
Holidays, Tours & attractions
Chicago holiday tours
When Christmas comes around, Chicago lights up. There’s no shortage of glowing, glittering tours to take you around Chicago’s best holiday displays. Here are seven…
Holidays
Fourth of July in Chicago
One of the best times to experience summer in Chicago is the Fourth of July. The whole city takes on a festive vibe, particularly when…
Holidays
Memorial Day weekend in Chicago
Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer, and Chicago knows how to celebrate. Each year, the city comes to life with fireworks displays,…
Holidays
Top spots in Chicago for Christmas lights
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright! Celebrate this magical time of year with Chicago’s most luminous Christmas light displays and traditions. Here are…
Holidays, Shopping and fashion
Guide to holiday shopping in Chicago
Find something for everyone on your list (including yourself) at Chicago’s top boutiques, retail centers, and shopping district. Our guide to shopping in Chicago during…
Family, Holidays
Kid-friendly Halloween events in Chicago
Tricks, treats, and costume fun — Halloween season brings tons of family-friendly events and activities to Chicago. You can brave a not-so-scary haunted house, pick…
Family, Holidays
Holiday family fun in Chicago
The holidays are a magical time in Chicago, especially with kids in tow. Your little ones will be awed by the city’s massive Christmas tree,…
Holidays
Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see
There’s no time like Christmas in Chicago. While this year’s celebrations might look a little different this year, there’s no stopping the holiday spirit. And…
Free & cheap, Holidays
5 free Halloween events in Chicago
Update: Halloween in Chicago is going to look a bit different this year. While there are plenty of safe and fun activities planned, many of…
Bucket list, Holidays
Halloween events in Chicago: Top things to do
Celebrate Halloween in Chicago with these spooky, spectacular, and supernatural events. The city is packed with haunted happenings each October, from frightening to family friendly.…
Holidays
Halloween in Chicago: 13 haunted hotel parties, balls, and cruises
Update: Halloween in Chicago is going to look a bit different this year. While there are plenty of safe and fun activities planned, many of…
Holidays, Tours & attractions
Chicago haunted tours for Halloween
Chicago’s long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural sites to…
Holidays
St. Patrick’s Day Chicago
There nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Each March, Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the…
Holidays
New Year’s Eve 2021: celebrate in Chicago
While Chicago’s array of New Year’s parties and fireworks are on hold this year, there are still tons of memorable ways to ring in the…
Holidays, Special events
A Chicago romance: 5 neighborhoods made for love
Whether your idea of romance is fine dining or craft brews, there’s a Chicago neighborhood to match any Valentine’s Day vibe. Here’s how to feel…
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