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Shop Chicago’s gift-filled holiday markets
Looking for the perfect gift? Chicago is home to a magical array of holiday markets, from artisan pop-ups with cool handmade items to traditional Christmas…
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What to eat, drink, and buy at Christkindlmarket Chicago
Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in downtown Daley…
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How to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month in Chicago
Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Native American communities in the United States, with about 65,000 Native American residents and some 175…
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Your guide to the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 • State Street It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday…
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Your guide to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2024
The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of…
Blog, Special events
Where to celebrate Diwali 2024 in Chicago
Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the festival of lights, is a Hindu holiday typically celebrated in India, South Asia, and across the diaspora. The…
Blog, Neighborhoods, Special events
Day of the Dead in Chicago: a celebration of (after) life
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in Mexican…
Nightlife, Special events
Chicago Halloween bars, pop-ups, and events 2024
Are you ready for a frighteningly good time this Halloween in Chicago? The city is filled with spine-chilling pop-up experiences, haunted events, and eerily good…
Blog, Special events
10 films to catch during Chicago International Film Festival 2024
Save the date cinephiles: the renowned Chicago International Film Festival is back with a fresh lineup of screenings from Oct. 16 – 27, 2024. The…
Architecture & history, Special events
16 unique architecture sites to explore during Open House Chicago 2024
Have you ever walked by a building and thought “I wonder what that looks like inside?” Well, now’s your chance to take a closer look…
Blog, Special events
Your guide to the first-ever Chicago Fashion Week
Chicago has long been known as a place of artistic expression, from the ground-breaking public art on our streets to the masterpieces in our museums…
Blog, Special events
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Chicago: events, traditions, and more
Growing up in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, often referred to as the “Mexico of the Midwest”, celebrating Mexican Independence Day is a tradition I look…
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