The travel industry has definitely changed over the last few years. Deciding how, where and when to travel has grown more complex, especially with the pandemic and various travel restrictions. Head to the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show for resources, discounts and ideas about your next vacation … [Read more...] about Chicago Travel & Adventure Show Discount Tickets
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Kwanzaa Celebration at Garfield Park
Chicago celebrates the seven-day, African American holiday of Kwanzaa with performances, plays, story-times and festivals throughout the city. Garfield Park will honor Kwanzaa with a free day of music, dance and art on December 31, 2022. Kwanzaa commemorates African traditions within African … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at Garfield Park
Winter Bryn Market
Stock up on handmade beauty goods, art, apparel and more at the Winter Bryn Mawrket in the Edgewater neighborhood. This creative pop-up market will open every weekend through February 12, 2023. Visit the Winter Bryn Mawrket to shop artisan products, view art installations, and participate … [Read more...] about Winter Bryn Market
Free Puerto Rican Christmas Market
Chicago's first Puerto Rican Christmas Market arrives in Humboldt Park with artisan goods, traditional gifts from 15 artists, and free workshops. The market runs every Saturday through January 6, 2023. Hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, the Puerto Rican Christmas Market highlights … [Read more...] about Free Puerto Rican Christmas Market
Free Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House
Enjoy the sounds of the holiday on the biggest scale ever at the 49th annual Tuba Christmas at the historic Palmer House Hotel on December 18, 2022. Tuba players from around the world will descend upon the Grand and State Ballroom in the Plamer House to perform a spirited concert of holiday … [Read more...] about Free Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House
Chicago Toy & Game Fair
Tis' the season to be jolly and there's nothing jollier than the largest gathering of toy and game enthusiasts in North America. Join the 20th annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair at the Stephens Convention Center on December 10-11, 2022. Experience a wonderland of play and games including … [Read more...] about Chicago Toy & Game Fair
Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show
Lincoln Park Conservatory's beloved Winter Flower Show will explore the ethereal beauty of the Nutcracker Ballet with this year's show, "Sugar Plum," which runs from November 25, 2022-January 7, 2023. Roam through the rosy splendor of pink poinsettias and purple heart spiderwort surrounded by … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show
Navi Arts Festival at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts
The rich traditions of Puerto Rican holiday celebrations come to life at the Navi Arts Festival at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, November 19-20, 2022. Explore all the elements of a Puerto Rican Christmas, with food, live music, art workshops and hand-crafted gifts from … [Read more...] about Navi Arts Festival at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts
Free POP! Heights Park Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate Chicago's newest park and public outdoor plaza (POP!) at Pop! Heights Park on October 29, 2022, in the Roseland neighborhood. Enjoy a day of festivities including live music, family fall-themed family activities, basketball, food from local restaurants and more at this grand opening … [Read more...] about Free POP! Heights Park Grand Opening Celebration
Elevate Chicago Dance
The Year of Chicago Dance continues with this month's Elevate Chicago Dance city-wide festival, which runs from October 13-16, 2022. The exciting schedule includes in-person, virtual and hybrid performances mostly free of charge or at affordable prices. Free performances include a day-long … [Read more...] about Elevate Chicago Dance
Pier Pumpkin Lights
The joys of the Fall season will be on vivid display during Pier Pumpkin Lights at Navy Pier, from October 1-31, 2022. Visitors can experience seven different seasonal installations throughout the pier's 50 acres. Stroll the pier at dusk and gain a striking visual experience with light displays … [Read more...] about Pier Pumpkin Lights
Taste of Italy at World Market
The new Italian shop at World Market Lincoln Park introduces authentic Italian flavors and products to Chicago with a free Taste of Italy event on August 18, 2022. Savor the richness of gourmet Italian brands representing each of Italy's 20 regions during the Taste of Italy event which runs all … [Read more...] about Taste of Italy at World Market
