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ZooLights will be back this winter — and tickets go on sale soon
If you’re already looking forward to the holidays, we have some good news for you. ZooLights will return to Lincoln Park Zoo this year for…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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.…
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