Image: Krispy Kreme Unbox one of the sweetest deals of the season on “Day of the Dozens” at Krispy Kreme. As if there weren’t enough treats during the holidays, the popular doughnut shop is sweetening the season with its popular Original Glazed Doughnuts at a discounted … [Read more...] about Enjoy dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $1 at Krispy Kreme
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Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 22, 2024. Since … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
Join the all-day celebration for five years of food, drinks and events during the Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Time Out Market, on November 16, 2024. Enjoy food and drink specials and live DJs in the West Loop neighborhood. Head to Time Out Market for festivities filled … [Read more...] about Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
The Andersonville neighborhood's historic Swedish roots will be on full display during the sixth annual Viking Pub Crawl down Clark Street on November 17, 2024. Hundreds of revelers will don viking gear and grab a commemorative glass as they visit a dozen bars and restaurants offering specials … [Read more...] about Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl
Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Whether you like parades, tours, parties or old school trick or treating, there are lots of free and cheap Halloween events to explore all over Chicago. Check out everything from boat rides to shopping and fall fests in our round up below. Chicago Halloween Cruises Float … [Read more...] about Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Dive into the joy of the season with a visit to the Ravenswood Costume Crawl, filled with Halloween-themed fun, seasonal goods, treats and drinks on October 30, 2024. This free event will transform Ravenswood's Montrose Avenue of shops and restaurants into a spooky space for sipping, snacking and … [Read more...] about Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
Wander through pumpkin patches and corn mazes while you enjoy the season at Chicago's largest fall festival, Jack's Pumpkin Pop Up, located near Goose Island, from September 22- October 31, 2024. The large number of all-ages festivities make Jack's one of the most popular fall excursions. Besides … [Read more...] about Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
It's that time of year when Chicagoans welcome the autumn season with polka, lederhosen and lots and lots of beer. St. Alphonsus Church celebrates its 21st annual Oktoberfest Chicago in the west Lakeview neighborhood with Bavarian food, live music and craft beer tasting on September 27-29, … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
Taste of Chicago
The legendary summer food festival that spawned dozens of similar events across the city, the Taste of Chicago, returns to Grant Park for a showcase of Chicago's culinary diversity, on September 6-8, 2024. After a series of neighborhood food pop-ups, the Taste of Chicago opens in all its … [Read more...] about Taste of Chicago
Taste of Greektown
Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 34th annual Taste of Greektown on September 6-8, 2024. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality. The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown
Taste of Polonia
Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for August 30- September 2- 2024. The 42nd-anniversary festival brings four days of traditional Polish food, music and crafts. The Taste of Polonia festival serves up live music on four stages, art … [Read more...] about Taste of Polonia
Cheap Eats Lakeview
Chicago ranks as one of the top foodie towns in the country but sometimes all that flavorful excellence comes at a price. The Lakeview neighborhood is filled with chic and trendy restaurants that can be a little pricey but don't worry. This community also hosts eateries for folks … [Read more...] about Cheap Eats Lakeview