Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Trailside Museum.
This drop-in Earth Day program at the Trailside Museum is a great activity for kids and families who want to celebrate our beautiful planet. Activities include picking up litter, making bird feeders, taking a wildflower walk, creating recycled-material art, and more.
Date: Apr. 18
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Trailside Museum of Natural History, R...
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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.
Find your gifts at the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair.
The Oakbrook Terrace Park District debuts its first Jingle & Mingle Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, offering an easy way to start your seasonal shopping while supporting local makers. The event features a curated mix of handcrafted goods, small-batch treats, and giftable finds.
Date: Nov. 8
Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fall is here, and with it comes cooler nights that call for warm meals, candlelight, and spaces that feel like a retreat from the city buzz. The West Loop delivers plenty of these moments — spots where you can gather with friends, sip something seasonal, and lean into cozy season.
Chef Sarah Grueneberg's Italian haven is a fall favorite. With its handmade pastas, warm wooden interiors, and dishes that feel like comfort food elevated, Monteverde is perfect when you want a meal that lingers into the evening.
Upstairs at Nobu Hotel, the lounge offers a moody, luxurious setting that feels just right for fall nights. Sip sake or wine while taking in the sleek interiors — it's an intimate spot to escape into.
If you've ever wished for an open-air movie night under the stars—with skyline views, a cozy lounge chair, and a cocktail in hand—Rooftop Cinema Club at The Emily Hotel makes that dream a reality right here in the heart of Fulton Market.
West Loop may be known for its award-winning restaurants and chic rooftops, but this cinema experience adds something refreshingly different: nostalgia with a modern twist.
Set atop The Emily Hotel, Rooftop Cinema Club offers both cult classics and new releases, paired with wireless headphones for a truly immersive experience (no city noise interruptions here). The lineup rotates weekly, so there's always something new to watch—whether it's a date-night romance, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or a throwback 90s flick.