Category Archives: Holidays

Try These 12 Amazing Chicago Costume Ideas for Halloween

The Best Chicago-Themed Costume Ideas  With Halloween fast approaching, it's time to put the finishing touches on your costume. We believe that looking around our city may bring a fantastic amount of inspiration, whether you're just not inspired or haven't had time to pick something up yet. With that in mind, check out these Chicago-themed…

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Fall Decorating: Tips and Tricks for Your Autumn Home

Fun fall decorating suggestions Finally, fall has here! Are you ready to decorate your home with the beauty of the season? Use some of the décor suggestions below when it's time to pack it all away. Establish a focus. You could be anxious to fill your home with as many items with an autumnal theme…

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​​​​​​​Two Ways to View the Navy Pier Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Downtown Chicago: Lakeside Lights

Two Ways to View the Navy Pier Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Downtown Chicago: Lakeside Lights Chicago the Beautiful At Navy Pier, the metropolitan skyline sparkles over Lake Michigan as water lapping against the coast. As children play and giggle, the fountains burst into life as the Chicago sun sets behind you. As the…

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The Best Mother’s Day Brunches in Chicago for an Amazing Meal with Mom

The Best Mother’s Day Brunches in Chicago Treat your mom to eggs benedict, pancakes and bottomless mimosas with the help of these special Mother's Day menus Mother's Day this year is coming up on Sunday, May 8—have you made plans yet? If not, the best Mother's Day brunch deals are here to save the day.…

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Events in Chicago 2022

Although St. Patrick's Day is a week away, the celebrations in Chicago begin much earlier. For the first time since 2019, the Chicago River will be dyed green, and a 65-year-old procession will be held downtown. Both activities will take place on Saturday, after being postponed the previous two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.…

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Thanksgiving Events: The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade Is Back

It's fantastic news that the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade will be going ahead this year! Aptly named "Where Grateful Hearts Gather" Thanksgiving in Chicago is marked by the huge and enduring popular Thanksgiving Day parade on the city's famous State Street, where it has been taking place since 1934 and will be watched live by crowds…

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Lightscape: Chicago Botanic Garden’s Beautiful Holiday Season Light Show Is Back

The holiday season is right around the corner, and Chicago offers some awesome events and shows to enjoy this year. If you love light shows and want to get into the holiday spirit, one of the best events in the area is at the botanic garden.  Chicago Botanic Garden’s splendid holiday light display and light…

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Halloween Parties in Chicago: The Best Events for Halloween Weekend

Whether you’re in search of a fright or want to bring your best costume ideas to life, Chicago has a ton of one-of-a-kind events to get you into the Halloween spirit. Just for starters, you can step inside a horror movie museum, play carnival games at an adult pumpkin patch, dance with drag queens at…

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The Ghost of Kris Bryant and 14 Funny Chicago Costume Ideas for Halloween

With Halloween weekend quickly approaching it's time for procrastinators to finally figure out how they'll dress up for the party-filled weekend. Sure, you can run to any Halloween store and buy a generic costume in a bag, or you can get a little creative and come up with a costume representative of our fine city.…

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