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Christmas in Chicago 2024: Guide to celebrating the holidays
Embrace your festive side this December.
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Discover the best things to do in Chicago, including popular events, festivals, attractions, tours and free activities
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The best Christmas things to do during the holidays in Chicago
From holiday markets to winter wonderlands.
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The best places to see dazzling Christmas lights in Chicago
Get in the holiday spirit with these gorgeous light displays.
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The best Christmas concerts and shows in Chicago
'Tis the season for "The Nutcracker" and festive musicals.
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Christkindlmarket Chicago 2024: Everything you need to know
Check out the holiday market with the help of our handy guide.
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The best Chicago museums
Experience art, history and science and these well-respected cultural institutions.
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Midnight Fever: A New Year's Eve Experience
Make your way to the heart of Fulton Market for the hottest New Year’s Eve party in town. Time Out Market Chicago and the Diskonect are teaming up to...
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Industry Mondays
Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping...
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Tini Tuesdays
Take a load off with Tini Tuesdays at Time Out Market Chicago. After 4pm, you can sip $10 martinis—your choice of classic, dirty or...
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Winesday
Join Time Out Market Chicago every Wednesday for a relaxing evening of wine specials. Unwind with a glass of vino, paired with food from some of...
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We might get up to two inches of snow in Chicago tomorrow!
But don't hope for a white Christmas.
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The best places to watch New Year's Eve 2024 fireworks in Chicago
Watch a spectacular pyrotechnics show when the clock strikes midnight at these spots.
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Chicago just issued a dense fog advisory: Here is what that means
Read through some rules to keep in mind while driving in the fog.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
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The 52 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural musts and late-night shenanigans.
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We might get up to two inches of snow in Chicago tomorrow!
But don't hope for a white Christmas.
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The reversible express lanes on the Kennedy Expressway will finally re-open next month
The lanes were closed during phase two of a three-phase project.
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Chicago just issued a dense fog advisory: Here is what that means
Read through some rules to keep in mind while driving in the fog.
The latest Chicago events
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City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Every year, Millennium Park is adorned with an epic Christmas tree that remains on display until the beginning of the new year. The larger-than-life...
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Ice Skating at Millennium Park
Skate under the Chicago skyline and within eyeshot of the Chicago Christmas Tree at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Plus, take advantage...
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Christkindlmarket
The iconic German-inspired holiday market at Daley Plaza brings just over a month of Christmassy celebrations to the Loop. Browse stalls...
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Avondale
The traditionally Polish neighborhood is dotted with arts centers, small parks and interesting shops.
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The best boutiques and shopping in Logan Square, Chicago
Fill an afternoon browsing the neighborhood's shops.
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19 Chicago gift shops for unique presents
It’s been said that the best gifts in life are free, but no one’s really buying that, right?
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The best Christmas things to do during the holidays in Chicago
Experience the holidays in Chicago with beautiful lights, festive theater productions and bustling markets.
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The best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.
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The best New Year’s Eve events and parties in Chicago to ring in 2025
Kiss 2024 goodbye with the help of these big hotel soirees, rooftop bashes and more.
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The best December 2024 events in Chicago
Find the best holiday activities in Chicago, including free things to do and picks from theater, music and pop-ups.
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Best of the City: The 10 best things Time Out Chicago editors saw, ate and visited in 2024
Our picks for the year's best restaurants, exhibitions and nightlife venues.
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The best things to do in Chicago today
Find the best things to do in Chicago today, including parties, concerts, screenings and other can't-miss events.
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The 52 best things to do in Chicago right now
Discover the best things to do in Chicago, from iconic venues and views to cultural musts and late-night shenanigans.
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Christkindlmarket Chicago 2024: Everything you need to know
The beloved holiday tradition brings German-themed markets to Daley Plaza and Aurora.
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Santa's Secret Treehouse Pop-Up at Tree House Chicago
Taking over River North’s Tree House Chicago, this whimsical winter wonderland is filled with festive touches, enchanting decor and hidden surprises....
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Christmas in Chicago 2024: Guide to celebrating the holidays
Celebrate Christmas in Chicago with light displays, holiday theater and more festive events.
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The 50 best Christmas movies of all time
From silly Santas to shoot-outs in the snow, here's our pick of the best Christmas films ever
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The 100 best movies of all time to watch right now
Silent classics, noirs, space operas and everything in between: Somehow we managed to rank the best movies of all time
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The 100 best horror movies of all time
Get a fright with our list of best horror movies like The Exorcist and Get Out, as chosen by Time Out writers and horror experts
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The best comedy movies of all time
Giggle along with our list of the best funny movies like Borat and Mean Girls, as chosen by Time Out writers and top comedians
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The best sci-fi movies of all time, ranked
From human clones to alien invasions: we asked scientists, filmmakers and writers to select the best sci-fi films in cinema history
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The 50 best Christmas songs of all time
Like ’em, hate ’em or blast ’em 24 hours a day as soon as September starts, there’s no getting away from Christmas songs.
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The 47 best party songs ever made
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes, but to be a party song, there are some rules.
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The 50 best sad songs ever written
You can pay for all the therapy you want – sometimes only a good cry will do it.
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The 64 best ’80s hits
The ’80s changed music forever. That’s no secret. But choosing the best songs from the era is no easy task.
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The 35 best cover songs of all time
From soul and pop all the way through to heavy metal, covering other artist’s songs is an art form.