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Free things to do this week include a holiday stroll, an Auditorium Theatre birthday bash and a tree lighting ceremony

December 5, 2019 at 2:12 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lincoln Common The Lincoln Park development marks its first holiday season by lighting up a 22-foot tree at a bash featuring a visit...

Woodie's Flat will stage a Last Christmas pop-up for the holidays.

12 holiday pop-ups in Chicago to get you in the mood

December 6, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

The holiday season has turned into an arms race for Chicago bars who are loading up on wreaths, Christmas trees and lights, queuing up playlists filled with holiday tunes, and...

Free things to do this week include a Black Friday Barista Pop-Up, a hot chocolate station, pictures with Santa for the pup

November 27, 2019 at 2:32 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 29 Black Friday Barista Pop-Up at Passion House Cafe Sample FEW Cold Cut cask-strength bourbon, cut with Passion House cold brew coffee in cocktails decorated with foam art....

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Free things to do this week include a holiday stroll, an Auditorium Theatre birthday bash and a tree lighting ceremony

12 holiday pop-ups in Chicago to get you in the mood

Free things to do this week include a Black Friday Barista Pop-Up, a hot chocolate station, pictures with Santa for the pup

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Nov. 28-Dec. 4

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Free things to do in Chicago this week: Gingerbread house decorating at MCA, North Pole pop-up

Free things to do in Chicago this week: ‘The Future of Beer is Female,’ jewelry pop-up shop

Where to grab your Thanksgiving pies in Chicago, before it’s too late

Happy hour deals in Chicago: Nov. 14-20

27 restaurants where you can eat out or pick up carryout for Thanksgiving dinner