Something about seeing all the twinkling lights all over the city makes us happy. Catch us just wandering around for hours in the cold taking it all in. ✨

A Holiday Market takes over Lincoln Park Zoo on December 2nd with Chicago makers, indie gifts, and cozy seasonal vibes. Stroll the zoo, browse unique finds, and skip the stressful mall energy. Enter to win a pair of tickets.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Three nights of STS9 at Ramova Theatre to close out the year. Win the Golden DoWEE STS9 Flyaway: a pair of 3-Night Passes, hotel stay, and $600 travel credit. Sign up for DoMORE to enter.*

• Chicago’s sparkliest tradition is back, and we’re giving away free tickets to all the holiday magic. Win your way into ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, where 3 million lights meet mulled wine, s’mores, and skyline views. Enter to win now.*

• Die-Toss Showdown, goes down Saturday at Theory at 6:30 PM for a single-elimination tournament featuring 16 teams going head-to-head. Champions win two tickets to Illinois vs. Northwestern next week. Keep It Tasty And RSVP.

• It may still be November, but 2026 is already heating up. First up, Lynyrd Skynyrd just announced a show at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on August 15th, followed by Mötley Crüe on August 22nd. Tickets on sale tomorrow.

• Plus other just announced shows from B2k, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alex Warren, Gary Owen, Brad Williams, Josh Johnson, The New Pornographers, Lamb Of God, and more!

OPEN ON THANKSGIVING

Closed for the holiday? Nope! We found a bunch of spots staying open ready to feed ya. So you can avoid the hassle of cleaning, cooking, chewing dry turkey, and awkward vibes. These spots will handle the holiday for you.

COMING UP

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• Chicago’s got a literal sleigh-load of holiday markets, and we mapped ‘em out. Explore ‘em all.

• After 31 long years, Smoke Daddy BBQ will be closing its Wicker Park location on January 4th. Stop by before the end of the year!

• Christkindlmarket opens TOMORROW at Daley Plaza and RiverEdge Park, and on Sunday in Wrigleyville. Pro tip: bring an empty belly and tote for a comprehensive haul.

• Everything Wicked lives on… kinda. We rounded up the best screenings, drag, and nights out to celebrate the new movie. See it all.

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