Posts from November 12th, 2025
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Eight Things To Do in the City and Western Suburbs: Nov. 14–16, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Have a glow-filled evening at Reindeer Run.
Brookfield Zoo kicks off the holiday season with its annual Reindeer Run, a two-mile evening fun run through the zoo's illuminated pathways. Participants get an early look at Holiday Magic, with lights, displays, and seasonal décor setting the tone for a festive night outdoors. Each runner receives a commemorative winter hat, and while registration is required for anyone running or walking on their own, children riding in strollers can participate for free.
Date: Nov. 15
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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Nov. 14–16, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Head to The Grove Holiday Market.
The Grove's Holiday Market brings a festive mix of artisan shopping and seasonal atmosphere to its historic grounds. More than 20 makers and vendors will present handmade gifts—from jewelry and ornaments to home décor, gourmet treats, and stocking-ready finds. Visitors can explore the light-draped outdoor paths, stop for a visit with Santa in the heated pavilion, and enjoy kid-friendly activities and seasonal food and beverages available for purchase. Beyond the market, the 150-acre site remains open to explore, with trails through oak-hickory savanna and a stop at the Interpretive Center for wildlife encounters.
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Nov. 14–16, 2025
From orchard visits to neighborhood fests, fall is full of reasons to get outside and soak it all in. We've rounded up a few local happenings to add to your list this weekend.
Browse the Staple + Stitch Art Book & Print Fair.
The Staple + Stitch Art Book & Print Fair brings together more than 75 exhibitors for a weekend celebrating independent publishing and print culture. The event gathers small presses, zine makers, book artists, and printmakers under one roof, with offerings that range from limited-edition artist books to experimental printed works. Attendees can browse, take part in hands-on workshops, and catch demonstrations and book signings throughout the weekend. Free and open to all ages, the fair offers an accessible entry point into Chicago's creative print community and a chance...
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