If you’re hunting for unique things to do in Chicago, you’re my kind of traveler.  I’ve spent plenty of time in the Windy ...

Christmas Around the World, 312 Comedy Festival and Chicago Asian American Jazz Fest among the offerings of things to do this ...

See more than a million lights, Mickey and Minnie, and fireworks at Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Nov. 22, 2025.

It's a star-studded weekend in Chicago – literally! From concerts, stargazing, and the 312 Comedy Festival, here's a guide to things to do in Chicago Nov. 7-9.

Hell’s Kitchen,” the Joffrey Ballet and the Black Harvest Film Festival are among the highlights in the week ahead.

Sweet Void Cinema returns with October Shorts Bazaar, a showcase of more than a dozen short films, mostly made by Chicago filmmakers, that range from experimental to narrative. At 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at ...

WHAT: EXP is a 26,000-square-foot venue billed as the Midwest’s largest virtual reality destination featuring two two large-scale immersive expeditions set in Egypt. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, ...

The final weekend before Halloween is full of plenty of fall activities and fun, but there’s plenty of other events to keep you busy in coming days. Halloween Parade & Festival WHAT: the 45th annual ...

For over 90 years, LEGO has provided family fun for builders all over the world. Whether your child is starting their own collection or you’re still expanding your own, there’s a LEGO set for everyone ...

"There's no better way to kick off the Halloween season than with history's most famous vampire," said David Hudson, co-creator of Drunk Shakespeare. "The Drunk Shakespeare Society is excited to pay ...