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Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall fun around Chicago

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall fun around Chicago

Chicago’s Best BYOB Arts and Crafts Classes!

Find BYOB paint nights, arts and crafts, dance lessons, and other DIY classes in Chicago.

Hone your bartending skills at these cocktail making classes in Chicago

Learn how to brew coffee, make pour over or cold brew at these Chicago coffee shops

Sharpen your culinary skills at these cooking classes around Chicago

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall fun around Chicago

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall fun around Chicago

Find bike ride meetups and cycling groups in Chicago and beyond

We took the top rated at home cycling bike for a spin

Board game bars, art exhibits, Casablanca screenings, and other fun Valentine's Day date ideas in Chicago.

What should you do if you get in a bike accident in Chicago? Handy tips for Windy City cyclers

Think globally, drink locally. Check out these local craft soda's made in Chicago.

Take a tour of Aire Ancent Baths, a chain of modern Roman bathing halls around the world.

Find Euchre clubs, leagues, and game nights in Chicago. Drink and play card games at these bars in Chicago.

Find group ski trips, ice skating rinks, and other social winter activities in Chicago

Find bars and restaurants where you can stay warm and cozy by the fire with a good drink in hand. All of these bars also have board games, pool, books, and more

Bars, Coffee Shops, and other venues to play backgammon. Find backgammon tournaments, clubs and meetups in Chicago

Chicago’s best restaurants for Thanksgiving delivery

Learn how to make your own clone of Jeppson’s Malort at home

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall fun around Chicago

Try these simple cocktail recipes that use 2 or 3 ingredients

Keeping safe while still being able to enjoy Chicago is a top priority. So, we have a running list of fun activities for you to add to your bucket list for places in and around Chicago.

Read about Chicago’s hometown heroes, MMA fighters who train in Chicago or have Chicago ties

What is a Chicago Handshake and where can I find one? Learn more about Chicago’s rich beverage history

Play ping pong in Chicago with a drink in hand. Find ping pong bars, tournaments, leagues and meetups at Bevver! Ping Pong Rally's On. Beer pong too!