Events We're Checking Out (Nov 28 - Dec 4)
A Trip to Chicago's Largest Chinese Grocer for a Hot Pot Party
A Writers Museum, A Burger Institution, and Experiencing the Gilded Age
In-N-Out Style Burgers, Shuffle Board, and Unbeatable Views of Chicago
Art, Chicken, and an Open-Air Observatory in Evanston
Midnight comedy, 3 AM hot dog shack, and a 4 AM bar
Croatian sausages, lattes, and an abandoned school
Fishing 101 at Montrose Harbor
A coffee shop and cocktail bar, hot dogs, and a 24 hour Mexican bakery
Cubanos and Coladas in Lincoln Park
Backroom Cocktails and Late Night Eats in Chinatown
Climb Through an Adventure Park and Tour a Historic Downtown
To this 3 hour bike ride for a hot dog
A Korean-American Diner and Farmers Market
Crepes, Records, and Board Games in Lakeview
A Beloved Neighborhood Diner and Vintage Shopping Mecca
Something between camping and glamping 30 minutes from Chicago
Lazy Sunday in West Loop
A Bucktown Corner Bar Crawl
Start with Soup Dumplings in Chinatown and End with Vietnamese Crepes in Uptown
Five Spots off Five Different Brown Line Stations
Visit The Home Of The Most Powerful Particle Accelerator in the US
Chicago Botanic Gardens | Writer's Theatre
Grab Some Eats with a 2.7 Mile Hike Sandwiched In-Between
Hang Out at an Arts Collective and Record Store Bar
A three-stop cultural guide to Ukrainian Village
A Hotdog, Pie, Tarot Reading, and Cocktails Walkabout
A Swedish Walking Tour in Andersonville
Cozy Taverns, Arcades, and a French Jazz Club
Cocktails, Comfort Food, and Live Performances
German Food and Beer Crawl on the North Side
A Basement Bar, Sci-Fi Show, and Improv
Southport Edition
Eats, Drinks, and Live Music in Logan Square
To a Small Town with Rural Farmhouse Charm
Bike The Lakefront Trail To Ernie Banks' Final Resting Spot
This Guide to Comedy, Burgers and Music in Roscoe Village
Delicious Drinks & Delightful Dancing
Croissants, Books, and a Nature Walk
How About Improv and Drinks in Logan Square
It's Date Night in Gold Coast
Polish Doughnuts, Chicago Beef Pizza, and Community Brewing in Bridgeport
Cocktails and DIY Music in West Town
A Beach Town Vacation in Rogers Park
Take the water taxi along the river to explore Chinatown
Burgers, Bowling, and Beer
A Coffee and Beer Trip on the River
A Roast Duck Feast and Bar Hop
Coffee, Cats, and Arcades Games in Lakeview
A cash-only bar crawl from Humboldt Park to Noble Square
French Fine Dining, Wagyu Hot Dogs, and More
A Japanese tasting menu in West Loop
Grab a Pint and then a Storefront Magic Show
An Antiques Shopping Spree and A Neighborhood Tavern
A Brewery Crawl in Bowmanville
Burritos, Board Games, and Bakeries in Lakeview
3 hours from Chicago
Visit a pottery studio, beer wall, and have burgers under the train
A Bridgeport Walkabout That Ends in a Rock Quarry
A Near South Side Culinary Walk
A Date With Ubae Coffee, Bouldering, and Vietnamese Food That's Not Pho
Appreciating Art and Tacos All in One Afternoon
A Weekend Shopping Spree Inside Salvage Warehouses on the West Side
Rolling Hills and Hidden Lookouts
Crepes and Pet Bunny Therapy
Visit an Elk Pasture and Have a Winter Walk
What's 30 Feet Tall and 1/2 mile Long?
Dinner, Chocolate, and A Drive-In Movie
We Visit an Outdoor Fitness Center Set in the Woods
2 Hours from Chicago
Disc Golf and Vegan Eats in Lockport
An Art and Food Walk in Little Village
Seafood Breakfast and a Mini Craft Beer Tour
Korean Pancakes and a Walk Through an Oak Savanna
Taiwanese drinks, Greek Chicken, and an Art and Cultural Center
Have a slice in the back yard of your dreams
A cultural center, six acres of nature, and fire circles overlooking Downtown
Korean eats and beer in Avondale
Plant Shops, Lunch, and Lotería in Pilsen
Hop on the Metra and Visit Your Animal Friends
3,400 acres of bogs, wetlands, and ancient kames
1.5 hours from Chicago
We Visit Chatham For Chicken and Waffles, Donuts and Good Conversation
Fish, Hike, and Camp 2.5 Hours From Chicago
Socially Distanced Donuts and an Old Rock Quarry
Walk along this abandoned railroad track turned trail
Breakfast and a Stroll Through Hyde Park
A Full Tea Ceremony and Ramen In Wicker Park
See The City From Up High and Inside
A South Side History Lesson
Steaks, Ciders, and Axe Throwing on the Northwest Side
A Tropical Getaway in the City
Grab a Plate of German Street Food Before Going on This Brewery Tour
A Classic Night of Beers, Burgers, and Theater That's Easy On the Wallet
A Spirited Stroll Through Chicago's Largest Cemetery
Your Run of the Mill Underground Circus Act
Visit Oak Park for A Frank Lloyd Wright Tour Extravaganza
Visit on an Empty Stomach
1 Hour from Chicago
Catch and Release then Puerto Rican Eats
A Snorkeling Expedition in Lake Michigan
Exploring the City with your Best Friend
A Quick Overnight Getaway
Polish + Korean food followed by a rotating cultural experience
Afternoon Tea Followed by 10 Floors of Art Studios and a Book Shop
Day Drinking Trip on the Metra Rock-Island Line
A Short Whisky Walk in Logan Square
A Night of Stuffed Jackalopes, Magic, and Cocktails
Late Night Eats and Sweet Beats
A Morning Hike and Lunch Beneath a Temple
A Choose-Your-Own Food Adventure in Edgewater and Uptown
A Three-Stop Cocktail and Beer Tour
A Biking Adventure on The North Branch Trail
Hike through sand dunes and some of the beautiful trails you'll find near Chicago
Explore The German Roots that Influence Lincoln Square
A Chicken Wing Crawl Across West Town
Relieve stress with comfort food and a round at the driving range
A Chill Sunday Boozing and Shopping in West Town
A Neighborhood Walk Featuring Egg Coffee, Books, Carnitas, Art, and Churros
Board Games, Hot Toddy's, and Deep Dish Pizza
MCA | International Museum of Surgical Science
Museum Hopping in Hyde Park and Chicago's Oldest Restaurant
Holland, Michigan (2.5 hours from Chicago)
Saugatuck, MI (2.5 hours from Chicago)
1.5 Hours From Chicago
A picnic by one of the 7 wonders of Illinois
Northside Filipino Grocer | Southside Seafood Boil
Every Third Friday The Bridgeport Art Scene Comes Alive
A Cocktail Crawl in West Town
Eat, drink, and jam to live music in Chicago's Elston Industrial Corridor
This guide takes you to Arlington Heights to explore this Japanese mall
