Perennial Virant Restaurant

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Under the Picasso •  Nov 21 – Dec 24

The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…

The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet

Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University •  Dec 05 – Dec 28

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 21 – Jan 04 @ 4:30PM

Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.

Cafe Tola - California Ave

Chicago

Empanadas may have originated in Spain and Portugal, but it's hard to say Cafe Tola's homemade pastries don't belong right here in Chicago.

Balena

Chicago

Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago

Called the city's 'Second Lakefront', it is an open uninterrupted pedestrian trail along the south bank of the Chicago River.