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Chicago

50 Fun Things to Do in Chicago in December From a Local

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 25, 2025December 31, 2025

From winter fun to holiday cheer, check out these 50 fun things to try in Chicago this winter.

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Deer at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago
Chicago

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s Roots in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Learn how Chicago inspired a Christmas classic in this video!

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A Christmas Story House in Cleveland
Cleveland

Go Inside the Christmas Story House in Cleveland

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 7, 2021January 5, 2025

Leg lamps, BB guns, and more await you inside this video!

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Great Lakes Christmas Ale with a Cinnamon Sugar Rim
Cleveland, Culture

Deck Your Great Lakes Christmas Ale with Cinnamon Sugar

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2018January 6, 2025

Some Great Lakes Christmas Ale fans play Sugar Plum Fairy by adding a cinnamon sugar rim to their draft glass.

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Cleveland

Riders on the Storm: Goliath

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 30, 2015January 4, 2017

Even when the itinerary gets mixed up, the ride is worthwhile.

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Links for Going Up in the Air
Culture

Link Love: Par Avion

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 23, 2015January 4, 2017

Here are some links to keep you entertained while up in the air.

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chicago-holiday train
Chicago, Culture, Play

Holiday Train at 360 Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 21, 2015January 4, 2017

The Chicago Holiday Train has returned to the John Hancock building.

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Chicago, Culture

Celebrate The Season With Chicago’s Holiday Events

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 4, 2012January 6, 2017

Don’t let the most wonderful time of the year come and go without enjoying Chicago’s holiday events.

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Cleveland, Culture

Cleveland Summer 2012 Events Guide

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 18, 2012January 4, 2017

Summer is an especially vibrant time in Northeast Ohio.

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Chicago, Culture

A Winter’s Tale: Lincoln Park Zoolights

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 28, 2011January 4, 2017

A stroll in the Lincoln Park Zoo will aid your festive fulfillment.

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