The Holidays are here, and Chicago is ready to celebrate! Festivities will begin on November 16th at Lights Festival Lane, located at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave. Enjoy many family-friendly activities including face painting, a Santa meet & greet, live music, food and more starting at 4 p.m. Not long after, the parade will… Read more »
This year, Columbia College Chicago hosts the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 9-11! This festival will be screening films from both independent and award-winning filmmakers. Also, featuring Q&A sessions with some of the film’s creators as well! The Chicago Comedy Film Festival was founded in 2010. They had the goal of bringing comedians and filmmakers… Read more »
Celebrate the Chicago Bears home games with a tailgate at Navy Pier’s Harry Caray’s starting October 21 through December 16th. For all home games at noon, Harry Caray’s will be hosting a brunch with popular items from their menu like Chilaquiles, Brisket Benedict and Texas French Toast. They will also have a build-your-own Bloody-Mary bar… Read more »
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will be screening at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. The 129-year-old Auditorium Theatre is the perfect eerie environment to watch Jack the Pumpkin King create a Halloween-y Christmas! The screening will occur on October 31st, and if you can’t make it on actual Halloween, there will also be a… Read more »
Want to experience the most Haunted Halloween ever this Wednesday night? Then check out The 22nd Northalsted Halloween Parade that’ll be crawling out at 7:30 PM! Come down to one of the most popular entertainment districts in Chicago to a parade for all ages that anyone can participate in! Anyone with an amazing costume can register… Read more »
Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting their annual Spooky Zoo event. This Saturday, October 27th, your little monkeys can dress up and trick-or-treat in a safe, family-friendly environment next to their favorite animals. As well as the Spooky Zoo event, Lincoln Park Zoo is holding a five-week Fall Festival. The Fall Festival lets guests experience fall fun… Read more »
Halloween is a time for spooks, and what better way to enjoy spooky season than attending a Midnight Halloween yacht party? The party will take place on Navy Pier’s Odyssey yacht on Friday October 26th at 11:30 p.m. and go until Saturday October 27th at 2:30 a.m. This massive three deck boat will have a… Read more »
The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® returns to Chicago for the 6th year and presents their inaugural kick-off mix event. Happening Thursday, October 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lakewood. Mix and mingle and watch top mixologists from around Chicago. Thus, they will be creating signature cocktails and pouring special wines. You can also enjoy… Read more »
Want a night out with the girls? The Fusion Project is hosting a costume party at Navy Pier Friday, October 19th just for the witches! Witches Night Out is a party for women over the age of 21 that want to dress up, drink cocktails, dance, and support local charities for children in need. Activities… Read more »
Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up is Back! Experience the fun with family and friends at Chicago’s largest corn maze without having to drive to the suburbs. It is open now until the end of October, so start planning! The maze is located at Goose Island on 1467 N. Elston Ave. The pop-up opens on Thursdays at 4… Read more »