Holidays
Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see
The holidays in Chicago are the gift that keeps on giving. For generations, visitors have gathered each winter for festive parades, cherished annual traditions, and…
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Where to enjoy a holiday dinner in Chicago: restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Hanukkah
Chicago’s award-winning restaurants are ready to celebrate the holidays. The city’s dining scene goes all out for the most wonderful time of the year, with…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
What to eat, drink, and buy at Christkindlmarket Chicago 2025
Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in downtown Daley…
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5 holiday date night ideas in Chicago
The hardest time of year to get out of the house can also be the most rewarding (and romantic). Just because it’s snowy out there doesn’t…
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