Chicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier from November 29 to January 5, 2025, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with Light Up The Lakes light displays, games, visits with Santa and more. This … [Read more...] about Light up the Lake at Navy Pier
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Ride the CTA Holiday Train
One of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 33 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines carrying joy and food baskets to Chicago community organizations. The train runs … [Read more...] about Ride the CTA Holiday Train
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink under the city's official … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
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
Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
The pleasures of the season will fill the field around Wrigley Stadium in celebration of the cooler temperatures and bright foliage, Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way will run from October to November 2024. The Autumn Fest includes activities and offerings like seasonally themed food and drinks, … [Read more...] about Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
Free Lincoln Park Spooktacular
Join the haunted fun tradition of celebrating Halloween along Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue at the annual Lincoln Park Spooktacular on October 26 -27, 2024. Participating businesses on Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue will transform into trick-or-treat stops featuring candy and … [Read more...] about Free Lincoln Park Spooktacular
Chicago Lowrider Festival
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a visit to the Latine cultural event that showcases the Lowrider movement at the 13th annual Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival on October 12, 2024, at Navy Pier. At the festival, you can view more than 250 elaborately customized cars, as well … [Read more...] about Chicago Lowrider Festival
World Dumpling Fest
Explore Chicago's diverse cultures with music, dance and samples of all the variations of ethnic dumplings during the annual World Dumpling Fest on September 21, 2024 in the Logan Square neighborhood. The Chicago Cultural Alliance hosts the fourth annual World Dumpling Fest to support and promote … [Read more...] about World Dumpling Fest
Beverly Art Walk
Explore the vibrant arts community of the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood at the 11th annual Beverly Art Walk on September 28, 2024. Hosted by the Beverly Arts Alliance, the Beverly Art Walk is a free, family-friendly event that spotlights local art and music. … [Read more...] about Beverly Art Walk
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
Chalk Howard Street
The fun and creativity of chalk art will transform Rogers Park's Howard Street during the annual Chalk Howard Street on August 24, 2024. This free event hosts internationally renowned 2D and 3D artists from around the country. Chalk Street Howard is Chicago's only chalk fest and … [Read more...] about Chalk Howard Street
