Stories from the 78

Reimagined Holiday Classic Returns to the Lyric Opera House for 2024 Season

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a dazzling display of 70,000 lights in Millennium Park111 Years of Tradition: The Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Kicks Off Tonight! Tonight, Chicagoans will gather in the heart of downtown at Millennium Park to celebrate a cherished tradition that’s been lighting up the city for 111 years. This year’s event promises to be as magical as ever, as the Chicago Christmas Tree takes center stage, illuminating the November night with thousands of sparkling lights and officially kicking off the holiday season. As synonymous with the holidays as a Darlene Love Christmas classic, the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a beloved tradition, as fondly remembered as the Marshall Field’s holiday windows, a festive meal at The Berghoff, and shopping along Michigan Avenue.

A Dazzling Parade, Festive Fun, and Fireworks Light Up Chicago’s Holiday Season

Experience a Mesmerizing Blend of Shadow Puppetry and Live Music in This Limited Run of the Gothic Classic, October 25–27

Honoring the Legacy of 9/11 with Acts of Service: How a Tragic Day Has Become a Powerful Movement of Compassion and Unity

Healing Harmony This Weekend At The Gwen

Get Your Darts Game On At Flight Club Chicago

Step Into The Heart Of Chicago's Business Pulse

Sammy Sosa's Delivers Candid Answers

Interactive Experiences, Including Balloon Bubble Houses, And A Wish Wall

Forget The Whole Snow Thing, The Chicago Boat Show Is This Weekend

Holiday Magic Awaits With A Little "Do You Cheer's What I Cheer"

Are you on Santa's naughty or nice list?

Ice Rink & Millennium Park Holiday Art Market Open Also Make 2023 Debut

Holiday Bar At The Chicago Athletic Association Bar Hotel

Featuring Newly Appointed Resident Artist Aszure Barton

Diwali, The Festival Of Lights, One Of The Most Cherished And Widely Celebrated Festivals In India

A Haven For Artists Since Its Establishment In 1889

NASCAR Bring Days Of Thunder To Chicago

Have You Taken Your Kids Harry Potter Magic At Play's Storytime Series

Job Fair For Military Veterans At Soldier Field Thursday

Neighborhood Inspired Cocktails 94 Floors Above Chicago With Stunning Views

Be Part of the Story at Twenty-Sided Tavern at Broadway Playhouse