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Embrace the winter season with icy escapades at Gallagher Way. Glide around the ice skating rink, skid across the rink in ice bumper cars or learn how to play ice bocce through February 15, 2026. Whirl around in the frosty air with historic Wrigley Field in the backdrop. Admission to the rink is $8 and […]

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The city’s most anticipated architecture event, the  Chicago Architecture Biennial, unfolds this year with the theme, “SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change,” featuring exhibits, panel discussions,  films, performances, activations and events across the city through February 28, 2026.  The Biennial opening weekend events take place at the Chicago Cultural Center, Stony Island Arts Bank, […]

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More butter and syrup, please. And keep ’em coming! Pancake lovers will want to hop over to IHOP to enjoy an unlimited stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pancakes. For a limited time, the popular diner is serving up Bottomless Pancakes with select breakfast combos. That means pancake lovers can get their fill without breaking the […]

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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Chicago Restaurant Week returns on January 23, 2026- February 8, 2026, with lots of tasty opportunities to dive into the city’s award-winning food scene.  Technically, it’s not just a week, it’s a 17-day eating extravaganza. The 19th annual event features over 500 restaurants across the city and suburbs, with a wide range of cuisines and […]

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