Things to do in Chicago

Popular Chicago comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco announced a 2024 tour with stops in more than 40 cities, and two dates in his hometown are on the list.

Floating down the Chicago River might be something you think about during summertime, but a boating company in the city is hoping to change that, bringing a new kind of winter experience on the water.

With Chicago’s official Christmas tree now lit up, the holiday season is here in Chicago and will be kicking off in a big way Saturday night.

Chicago ushered in the holiday season on Friday with its official Christmas tree lighting at Millennium Park.

As holiday events begin throughout the Chicago area, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin has tips for getting around the city and suburbs this weekend.

Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas…unless its to see Chevy Chase at the Chicago Theatre.

While many Americans visit chain restaurants for their morning coffees, independent coffee shops are seen by others as integral parts of their neighborhood, often offering expanded, localized menus with unique atmospheres.

Chicago is officially lighting up for the holidays Friday as the city holds its annual Christmas tree lighting celebration.

Join Cortney and Matthew at the 900 North Michigan Shops on the Magnificent Mile tomorrow night for a magical tree lighting ceremony starting at 6 p.m.

With chillier weather on the way, one of Chicago’s prized holiday pastimes is returning for the season.

Chicago’s Christkindlmarket is known for being among the best in the country, but it appears just one event in the U.S. has topped the city’s iconic holiday market.

The Betty Boop musical is on stage at CIBC Theatre for the next several weeks, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

The Daughter of the Regiment is on stage throughout November at the Lyric Opera Chicago, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

With cold temperatures likely here to stay in the Chicago area, thousands of runners will look to keep warm on Sunday by participating in the 16th annual Hot Chocolate Run, featuring a 5k, 10k, 15k and two-mile walk.

If this week’s cold weather has you hoping to jumpstart plans for this holiday season, look no further. 

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will bring its reimagined high-octane family event with highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines to the Chicago area this weekend.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will bring its reimagined high-octane family event with highwire tricks, soaring trapeze artists and bicycles leaping on trampolines to the Chicago area this weekend.

The market announced the designs of the beloved souvenir on social media Tuesday, with a different look for each of its Chicago-area locations.

The art of a local 18-year-old artist with Down syndrome is on display on Chicago’s North Side, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

With a busy weekend for the Chicago area ahead as families look to soak in fall activities, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin shows how to get around this weekend.