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The Iceberg Trail

Fri, Sep 11 – Sat, Mar 6

Interactive art experience featuring six towering icebergs powered by hand cranks.

As published: Now until March 6

34th Annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Sun, Nov 22

Full day of festive fun including Lights Festival Lane, live concerts by Plain White T's, and the largest evening parade in the country.

As published: Saturday, November 22

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

Sun, Nov 22

34th annual festival featuring lights and celebrations.

As published: Saturday, November 22

Chicago Restaurant Week

Sat, Jan 23 – Mon, Feb 8

Citywide celebration featuring curated menus starting at $30.

As published: January 23 to February 8

St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing

Sat, Mar 20

Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 dyes the river emerald green.

As published: March 2026

St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing 2026

Sat, Mar 20

Iconic river dyeing ceremony using eco-friendly dye.

As published: March 2026

Premier Plus Architectural Brunch & Lunch Cruises

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

TOMATO THROW SHOW at THE COMEDY BAR

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Weekly comedy event with a 2-item minimum per guest.

Conceived in Liberty Exhibition

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Cartoons, Caricatures, and Illustrations in the Wartime US, 1812-1918 at the Newberry Library.

Premier Plus Architectural Brunch & Lunch Cruises on the Chicago River

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Architectural brunch/lunch cruise departing from 455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive.

Chicago Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Panoramic views of city architecture from a glass-enclosed vessel.

Brunch Cruises on Lake Michigan

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Elegant afternoon on Lake Michigan departing from 600 East Grand Avenue.

Lunch Cruises on Lake Michigan

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Chef-prepared dining and cocktails on Lake Michigan.

Dinner Cruises on Lake Michigan

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Evening cruise on Lake Michigan with chef-prepared dining.

Conceived in Liberty: Cartoons, Caricatures, and Illustrations in the Wartime US, 1812-1918

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Historical exhibition at 60 West Walton Street.

Industry Nights at About Last Knife - Tuesdays

Tue 1, Sep, 2026

Hospitality industry night with 20% off drinks and bites from 4 p.m. to close.

Obama Presidential Center Shuttle

Wed 2, Sep, 2026

Shuttle service connecting The Magnificent Mile with the Obama Presidential Center.

Labour Day Starts Now

Ongoing

Charles Tyrwhitt

4 Shirts or Polos for $199 plus 25% OFF everything else.

Industry Nights

Tuesdays

About Last Knife (ALK)

20% off drinks and bites from 4 p.m. to close for hospitality workers.

Toro Chicago Happy Hour

Monday - Friday 3pm - 5pm

Toro Chicago

$8 margaritas, $20 margarita trios, and $5 tacos.

Rush Hour

Sunday - Thursday 3-6PM

Tavern on Rush

Specially priced cocktails, wine, beer, and elevated bar bites.

Happy Hour at Toro Chicago

Monday - Friday 3pm - 5pm

Toro Chicago

$8 margaritas, $20 margarita trio, and $5 tacos.

Tavern on Rush Happy Hour

Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 6pm

Tavern on Rush

Specially priced cocktails, wine, beer, and elevated bar bites at the bar.

Petit Pomeroy Happy Hour & Prix Fixe Menu

Ongoing

Petit Pomeroy

Happy Hour and three-course Prix Fixe menu available on the patio.

Labour Day Event

Ongoing

Charles Tyrwhitt

4 shirts or polos for $199, plus 25% OFF everything else.

Taco y Margaritas Happy Hour

Ongoing

Toro Chicago

$8 margaritas, $20 trio, and $5 tacos. Mon-Fri 3pm-5pm.