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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago New Year’s Eve Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Embark on the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration with our Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise. Come together for unparalleled festivities with dining, dancing, and magnificent skyline…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist Alberto Aguilar. In “Grid Luck,”…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park. Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Experience the warmth of the season at NoMI Lounge’s Hot Chocolate Experience, launching just in time for the Lights Festival. Saturday, November 23 – Monday,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights. Experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the Chicagoland’s longest-running holiday light festival! You’ll step into a wonderland of Holiday Magic, where enchanting scenes come to life…
Sports & Recreation
Discover NHL Winter Classic
The Chicago Blackhawks are hosting the St. Louis Blues in the Discover NHL Winter Classic on Tuesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve! The outdoor game, which…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
NYE Copa Carnivale
Join us at Copa Carnivale on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, for an electrifying New Year’s Eve celebration like no other! Experience a 90-minute disco-themed Latin mix extravaganza inspired by vibrant music…
Sports & Recreation
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Willow Hill Lights
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Massive House Music New Years Eve: The Chosen Few & Hot Mix 5
Jam, The Chosen Few Djs, The Hotmix 5 and I Love House Music Chicago Present: Two of Chicago’s major brands that helped launch house music…
Music & Comedy
Tuesday Good Show
Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Midnight at the Manor at Deer Path Inn
Deer Path Inn’s elegant English Room and Courtyard will transform into a winter wonderland for Midnight at the Manor, a celebration of glamour, fine dining,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
New Year’s Eve Soirée at NoMI
Tuesday, December 31 7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $225 Adults, 21+ Slip into your finest cocktail attire and join us for Park Hyatt Chicago’s…
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
NYE on the Lake: 2025 New Year’s Eve Party at Theater on the Lake
Experience the extraordinary at NYE on the Lake, a New Year’s Eve celebration like no other, hosted at Theater on the Lake. With breathtaking floor-to-ceiling…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Ring In NYE 2025 in Style
Ring in the New Year in sophisticated fashion 21 stories up at Grill on 21 in the LaSalle Hotel Chicago – the ultimate party to…
Theatre & Performing Arts
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…
Music & Comedy
New Year’s Eve Comedy Show
Looking for things to do on New Year’s Eve this year? Get ready for the most unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration in town! Join us…
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