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St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls, parties, and booze cruises in Chicago

The City of Chicago is postponing the St. Patrick’s Day parades and river dyeing as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread of the coronavirus…

Published on February 7, 2020 by Kelsey O'Connor

Dining, Festivals, Free & cheap, Special events

What to eat, drink, and do at Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the annual Christmas bazaar in Daley Plaza…

Published on November 1, 2019 by Alma Bahman

Tours & attractions

Winter at Navy Pier: 8 things to do

If you think Navy Pier only shines in the summertime, think again: Chicago’s top family tourist attraction is just as wonderful in the winter. From…

Published on December 20, 2018 by Amy Bizzarri

Tours & attractions

7 winter photos to snap in Chicago

Winter in Chicago is a magical time. The city is covered in holiday lights and glittering snow, making for a postcard-perfect scene everywhere you look.…

Published on December 3, 2018 by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates