Openings, events and promotions

The Iceberg Trail

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

34th Annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

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

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

34th annual festival featuring lights and celebrations.

Chicago Restaurant Week

Citywide celebration featuring curated menus starting at $30.

St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing

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

St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing 2026

Iconic river dyeing ceremony using eco-friendly dye.

Brunch Cruises on Lake Michigan

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

Chicago Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

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

Conceived in Liberty Exhibition

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

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

Historical exhibition at 60 West Walton Street.

Dinner Cruises on Lake Michigan

Evening cruise on Lake Michigan with chef-prepared dining.

Happy Hour at Toro Chicago

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

Industry Nights

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

Industry Nights at About Last Knife - Tuesdays

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

Labour Day Event

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

Labour Day Starts Now

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

Lunch Cruises on Lake Michigan

Chef-prepared dining and cocktails on Lake Michigan.

Obama Presidential Center Shuttle

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

Petit Pomeroy Happy Hour & Prix Fixe Menu

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

Premier Plus Architectural Brunch & Lunch Cruises

Premier Plus Architectural Brunch & Lunch Cruises on the Chicago River

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

Rush Hour

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

Taco y Margaritas Happy Hour

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

Tavern on Rush Happy Hour

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

TOMATO THROW SHOW at THE COMEDY BAR

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

Toro Chicago Happy Hour

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