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NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Experience the warmth of the season at NoMI Lounge’s Hot Chocolate Experience, launching just in time for the Lights Festival. Saturday, November 23 – Monday,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Music Nexus
CHICAGO MUSIC NEXUS IS REVOLUTIONIZING HOW KNOWLEDGE, NETWORKING, AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE SHARED IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY. This event is designed not just to open…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights. Experience…
Tours & Attractions
Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side
The rise in popularity of true crime TV shows tells us something: we are fascinated — morbidly fascinated — by true stories of death and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the Chicagoland’s longest-running holiday light festival! You’ll step into a wonderland of Holiday Magic, where enchanting scenes come to life…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Viewing Party at NoMI
Saturday, November 23 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $190 Adult • $65 Child (7-12) • Free for 6 & Under Experience the 33rd Annual Magnificent…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Park Zoolights
Celebrate three decades of priceless holiday memories as Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ returns for its 30th year this November. This beloved staple of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Willow Hill Lights
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
“Adrianne & the Castle” screening, Q&A & costume ball!
Adrianne & the Castle Screening at the Music Box – November 23rd In a time when we need stories of love and resilience more than…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…
Tours & Attractions
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Arena Club at Soldier Field – Elite Tailgate Experience
Step into the ultimate game day experience with the Arena Club at Soldier Field, hosted three hours before every Chicago Bears home game. Located just…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
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Get To Know Printers Row! eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Get To Know Printers Row!, an eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour for The Near South Planning Board Locals and Visitors Invited…
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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Santa Sails the Seadog to Harry Caray’s Navy Pier
Kick off the holiday season by welcoming Santa as he makes his grand entrance by boat on the iconic Seadog, operated by City Cruises, before…
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Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Experience the warmth of the season at NoMI Lounge’s Hot Chocolate Experience, launching just in time for the Lights Festival. Saturday, November 23 – Monday,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights. Experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the Chicagoland’s longest-running holiday light festival! You’ll step into a wonderland of Holiday Magic, where enchanting scenes come to life…
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