Posts from January 2026
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Jan. 16 to 18, 2026
New year, fresh plans. Bundle up and make the most of a winter weekend near you.
Spend a night at the museum at Dozin' With the Dinos.
The Field Museum opens its doors after hours for an overnight experience that blends science, storytelling, and hands-on exploration. Rotate through activities like fossil formation, animal tracking, and owl pellet dissection before setting out with flashlights once the galleries go dark.
Date: Jan. 17–8
Time: 5:30 p.m.–9 a.m.
Cost: $90
Location: Field Museum
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Eight Things To Do in the City and Western Suburbs: Jan. 9 to 11, 2026
New year, fresh plans. Bundle up and make the most of a winter weekend near you.
Go on a Walk & Talk: Evening Owl Prowl.
A simple winter outing turns into a literary stroll with this outdoor story trail featuring The Snowy Day. Pages from the beloved children's book are posted along the path, encouraging families to read as they walk. After the loop, pick up a craft and activity bag to continue the story-inspired fun at home.
Date: Jan. 9
Time: 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:
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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Jan. 9 to 11, 2026
New year, fresh plans. Bundle up and make the most of a winter weekend near you.
Lace up for Skate in the Park.
This event opens with a professional figure skating demonstration before transitioning into open skate, where attendees are invited to bring their own skates and hit the ice. Off the rink, there's a shoot-the-puck contest, a bonfire, and classic cold-weather treats like hot chocolate and s'mores.
Date: Jan. 10
Time: 12–3 p.m.
Cost: $36+
Location: Gelatin Park, 250 Library Ln., Grayslake
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Jan. 9 to 11, 2026
New year, fresh plans. Bundle up and make the most of a winter weekend near you.
Roll the dice at Board Game Bash.
Gotham Gaming's monthly Board Game Bash offers a casual, drop-in way to spend an evening around the table. Bring your own games or choose from a library of more than 75 options, ranging from quick party games to longer strategy-based favorites.
Date: Jan. 10
Time: 7–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St.
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Chicagoland Winter Events to Kick Off the New Year
Our real estate agents love winter in Chicago. It's a season when neighborhoods and communities all over Chicagoland come alive with festivals and events. These are some of the happenings we're most excited about in the new year!
Upcoming Winter Events in Chicagoland
Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival - Chicago, IL
Address: 1500 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Whiskey connoisseurs will want to mark their calendars for January 24, when the Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival
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