Posts from December 17th, 2025

Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.

Pair a festive feast with holiday lights at Dinner with Santa.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago blends dinner plans with holiday spectacle during this evening event that pairs a seasonal buffet with a visit from Santa himself. Families can sit down to a festive meal before heading out to explore the zoo's Holiday Magic displays, where illuminated paths and animal habitats set the scene for the night. 

Date: Dec. 19–21
Time: Fri 5:30 p.m.; Sat & Sun 3:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $35+
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Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.

Dig through retro finds at Illinois Vintage Fest.
Illinois Vintage Fest takes over the Lake County Fairgrounds with a large-scale indoor market dedicated to vintage clothing, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. Vendors span multiple eras and styles, making it easy to browse everything from worn-in denim and band tees to retro décor and hard-to-find statement pieces. Dig through racks, discover unique finds, and spend the day browsing.

Date: Dec. 20–21
Time: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost: Free

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Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.

Enjoy two nights of action at Modo Casino PBR Chicago.
Professional Bull Riders return to the United Center for two nights of high-stakes competition as the Unleash the Beast tour makes one of its few Chicago stops. The event brings the sport's top riders face-to-face with elite bulls in a rapid-fire series of eight-second matchups, where every ride counts toward World Finals qualification. It's a rare chance to see the tour in Chicago—and one of the season's earliest tests for riders chasing a title run.

Date: Dec. 19–20
Time: Fri 7:45 p.m.; Sat 6:45 p.m.
Cost:

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