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Dining

Where to enjoy a holiday dinner in Chicago: Christmas and Hanukkah specials

Chicago’s award-winning dining scene is ready to celebrate the holidays. The city’s restaurants go all out for the most wonderful time of the year, with…

Published on December 3, 2024 by Tavi Johnson

Dining, Festivals, Special events

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…

Published on November 4, 2024 by Choose Chicago

Holidays

Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see

There’s truly no time like the holidays in Chicago. Each winter, the city is full of bustling excitement and seasonal celebrations. You can admire twinkling…