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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Dec. 19–21, 2025
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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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Dec. 19–21, 2025
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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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Dec. 12–14, 2025
Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Hot Cocoa Stroll.
Get dressed for an evening built around outdoor sets, live music, and plenty of themed stops. Visitors can rotate between Santa's open-air photo station, meet live reindeer, and loop around the pop-up skating rink before heading to the cocoa tents for a warm-up. Kids can have fun too, at craft tables and photo ops scattered throughout the plaza.
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Hawthorn...
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Eight Things To Do in the City and Western Suburbs: Dec. 12–14, 2025
Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.
Get ready for the Kris Kringle Pub Crawl.
Westmont's holiday bar crawl returns with a five-stop route that moves from NEAT Kitchen + Bar to Uptown Tavern. Expect a mix of holiday drink specials, casual eats, raffles, and a costume contest that draws out everything from classic Santa suits to full-on themed ensembles.
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 2–6 p.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Various Locations, Westmont
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Dec. 12–14, 2025
Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.
Spend the day at the Holiday Fair.
The Chicago Waldorf School's Holiday Fair returns with its sprawling mix of artisan vendors, family activities, and student performances filling nearly every corner of the campus. The longtime event functions as a full indoor market, with stalls ranging from ceramics and jewelry to textiles, thrift finds, and small-batch food goods. Families can rotate between craft stations — candle dipping, silk dyeing, gnome making — before stopping for soup, quiche, or fresh pastries at the food counters. Enjoy live music, a puppet play, and an Alumni Room for a bit of nostalgia.
Date: Dec. 13
Time: 10 a...
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