Category: Family Events

  • TEN THINGS NOT TO MISS AT FAN EXPO CHICAGO 2024

    TEN THINGS NOT TO MISS AT FAN EXPO CHICAGO 2024

    Attending FAN EXPO Chicago, the region’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, may seem overwhelming for the first-time guest. With so much to see and do over the three-day Expo, we’ve compiled some of the top highlights to help fans plan their visit to this year’s show, running August 16 – 18, 2024 at the Donald…

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  • Hershey Super Sweet Adventure Interactive Experience to Make Worldwide Debut in Chicago on October 4

    Hershey Super Sweet Adventure Interactive Experience to Make Worldwide Debut in Chicago on October 4

    Original X Productions, a leader in live events and location-based entertainment, has teamed up with The Hershey Company to unveil the first-ever touring attraction celebrating the iconic candy brand. “Hershey Super Sweet Adventure” will make its initial debut at Chicago’s Water Tower Place (835 N Michigan Ave.) Friday, October 4.  The one-of-a-kind play experience will transport guests into a whimsical…

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  • Anjelica Huston to attend L.A. Comic Con

    Anjelica Huston to attend L.A. Comic Con

    Los Angeles Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, anime and pop culture, today announces the addition of Anjelica Huston (also known for The Grifters, The Witches, Prizzi’s Honor) to its lineup for this year’s October 4-6 event. The inclusion of Huston completes L.A. Comic Con’s Addams Family cast reunion panel, as she will be joined…

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  • Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to Headline Navy Pier’s Chicago Live!

    Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to Headline Navy Pier’s Chicago Live!

    Navy Pier today announced that Jeff Tweedy, lead vocalist and guitarist for Wilco, will headline this September’s Chicago Live! performing arts festival at the Pier. The Illinois native applauded as one of contemporary music’s most accomplished songwriters, musicians, and performers, will treat fans to a rare solo acoustical set on Saturday, Sept. 21, the first…

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  • NASCAR Family Fest at Navy Pier July 2-3

    NASCAR Family Fest at Navy Pier July 2-3

    Friends, with kids out of school and NASCAR coming to Chicago, this would be a great event for families to attend. NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Choose Chicago, and Navy Pier are teaming up to bring the excitement of the 2024 Chicago Street Race to area families and visiting fans with an expanded, two-day NASCAR Family…

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  • Touring Chicago at Sunset with Big Bus Tours

    Touring Chicago at Sunset with Big Bus Tours

    The one thing about living in Chicago is that there is always something fun to do. When you are born and raised here you think you have seen everything the city has to offer you but every now and then something new comes along that gives you a fresh take on the city. We were…

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  • Visiting the Bluey x Camp Collaboration

    Visiting the Bluey x Camp Collaboration

    Friends, we were lucky to experience the new Bluey x Camp collaboration last week and my family had an amazing time. I will admit that I have not watched as many Bluey episodes as the next parent, but you do not need to know much to attend. You need to know that you will have…

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  • 360 CHICAGO Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of TILT

    360 CHICAGO Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of TILT

    360 CHICAGO, the iconic 17,000 sq. ft. observation deck located on the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan Ave, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its iconic thrill ride, TILT, with a birthday party on June 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 360 CHICAGO will continue to celebrate TILT’s milestone with events and activations…

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  • Mark Hamil to appear at FanExpo Chicago

    Mark Hamil to appear at FanExpo Chicago

    As a lifelong Star Wars fan I am very excited about this. I can not wait to attend his panel and see what tidbits he drops about all the projects he has worked on. Read about his appearance below. Chicago’s original comic con, FAN EXPO Chicago, marked Star Wars Day with the exciting announcement that…

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  • Navy Pier Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Chicago House Music

    Navy Pier Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Chicago House Music

    Navy Pier today announced plans to celebrate House Music’s Chicago roots with a summer full of programming paying homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on Chicago’s south and west sides who revolutionized dance music internationally. Dovetailing with the City-wide commemoration of the 40th anniversary of House music, Navy Pier…

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