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Morton Arboretum Nov 29

Morton Arboretum's ‘Illumination' Named Among Best Christmas Light Displays in US

A new report is shining a light on a popular holiday display in Chicago’s suburbs.

cta holiday train Nov 26

CTA, Metra Holiday Trains and Buses Are Officially Running. Here's When and Where to Catch Your Ride
cta holiday train Nov 25

CTA Holiday Train, Bus Now Running in Chicago. Here's the 2022 Schedule

Garfield Park Conservatory Nov 24

Chicago Conservatories Transform for Winter Flower Displays Starting Friday

Chicago’s popular conservatories are transforming into a flowery winter wonderland for the season starting Friday.
Mag Mile Nov 20

‘Harry Potter: Magic at Play' Experience Runs Through May in Downtown Chicago

The wizarding world of Harry Potter is headed to Chicago’s Mag Mile.
amaze light festival Nov 19

Amaze Light Festival Rings in the Holiday Season in South Suburban Tinley Park

It’s not Thanksgiving quite yet, but if you’re already feeling the holiday spirit, there are plenty of options including one immersive experience in south suburban Tinley Park. The Amaze L...
Winter holidays Nov 19

Wintertime Is Here: A Breakdown of Holiday Events Starting This Weekend in Chicago, From Ice Skating to the Tree-Lighting Parade

From the conditions outside to the numerous holiday-themed events happening across the city, wintertime festivities are fully underway in Chicago.

Winter holidays Nov 19

CTA's Holiday Train and Bus Is Back For The Season. Here's When and Where to Catch Ride

It’s officially Christmas time in Chicago, which also means the return of the CTA’s beloved holiday train and bus on several routes throughout the city.
cta holiday train Nov 21

CTA, Metra Release Holiday Train Schedules. Here's Where and When You'll Be Able to Hop on Board

Festive trains will soon be seen across Chicago and the suburbs, spreading some holiday cheer all throughout the season. The Allstate CTA Holiday Train will leave the station Nov. 25, embarking on a journey all across the city. Featuring numerous sparkling lights and LED signs, the train will transports some very special passengers: Santa and his r...
christmas tree Nov 18

Chicago Kicks Off the Holidays With Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park

Chicago ushered in the holiday season Friday evening with its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Thousands gathered at Millennium Park as the 55-foot Blue Spruce, which was selected from Morton Grove, turned on for the season, with its many lights shining for all to see. While the tree was no doubt the center of attention, crowds were captiva...
chicago christmas tree Nov 18

Chicago's Christmas Tree Lit Up for the Holiday Season

A 55-foot Colorado Blue Spruce tree from suburban Morton Grove will soon be the center of Chicago’s attention.
Lincoln Park Zoo Nov 18

ZooLights Returns to Lincoln Park Zoo for Holiday Season

One of Chicago’s most popular holiday displays is officially up and running for the season.
Winter holidays Nov 18

CTA's 2022 Holiday Train, Bus Are Coming to a Neighborhood Near You. Here's When and Where to Find Them

The CTA’s Ho, Ho, Holiday train and bus is just about ready to roll through Chicago neighborhoods for the 2022 Christmas season. Here’s the full schedule for each.
holidays Nov 18

Chicago Holiday Events Kick Off This Weekend, From Tree Lightings to Ice Skating

Friday kicks off a handful of holiday events across the city — from the 109th annual “Official” Christmas tree lighting, to the opening of Chicago’s favorite Christmas market, to ice skating inside Wrigley Field and more, this weekend is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Sandra Torres has more.
Winter holidays Nov 18

From Tree Lightings, to Christmas Markets, to Ice Skating at Wrigley Field, Holiday Events are Here

In Chicago, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
west loop Nov 17

WNDR Museum to Kick Off ‘Winter WNDRland' Later This Month

Starting late this month, an interactive, immersive experience will kick off at Chicago’s WNDR Museum in the West Loop, ringing in the holiday season with the Winter WNDRland.
downtown chicago Nov 17

Holiday Pop-Up Inside Fairmont Hotel Opens For Second Year

A holiday pop-up, known as “The Lodge”, will be operating inside the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago for a second year in 2022, NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
things to do chicago Nov 17

Sloomoo Institute Brings New, Multi-Sensory Slime Experience to Chicago Starting This Weekend

A new, multi-sensory slime experience is coming to Chicago — and it’s not just for kids.
chicago christmas tree Nov 18

A Guide to Chicago's Tree Lighting Ceremony 2022, Coming up Friday

If it hasn’t started to feel like the holidays just yet, it will on Friday, once a 55-foot Colorado Blue Spruce tree from suburban Morton Grove lights up in Millennium Park.
best pizza Aug 26

New Ranking Offers Saucy Take on Best Restaurants for Chicago Pizza

Brace yourselves Chicago – there’s a new pizza restaurant ranking out and things could get a little saucy.

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