Fun happenings in Chicago!

Family Movie Night
Every Monday Evening | 5pm–8pm
Limestone Brewing Company
Enjoy dining with your family while watching a family friendly movie. Movie night includes LBC's "Ice-Cream Topping Tub" FREE for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a kid’s entrée! Details. Organizing an event?  list your upcoming area event here»

Upcoming things to do in Chicago!

Skating in the Sky at John Hancock Observatory
January 1st, 2012 - April 8th, 2012 | Daily, 9am-11pm
John Hancock Observatory, 875 N. Michigan Ave. , 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611
This winter, treat yourself to a truly memorable experience at the John Hancock Observatory and skate on the world's highest ice rink! Each session lasts 25 minutes and you're welcome to bring your own skates or rent a pair onsite for $1. Last entry of the day at 10pm daily. Beginner's skating lessons on Mondays at 4:30pm, 5pm, and 5:30pm. For details, click here.

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2012 Lunar New Year Parade
January 29, 2012
Chicago, IL
GUNG HAY FAT CHOI TO ALL! The 2012 Lunar New Year Parade celebrating the Year of the DRAGON 4710 will include marching bands, floats, lions teams, a mystical dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador. Please join us to welcome the New Year as we convey GUNG HEI FAT CHOI to all in attendance! This year's parade also kicks off celebrations of the Chinatown Centennial 1912-2012! Parade step-off time is 1PM though there are other activities starting as early as 11:30AM. For details, click here.

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Chicago Motorcycle Show and Parts Expo
February 2nd & 3rd, 2012
Location: Tinley Park Convention Center, IL
The 28th Annual Chicago Motorcycle Show & Parts Expo is being held on Saturday February 4th, 2012 at Tinley Park Convention Center. There will be vendors from all over the country, a custom bike show, trophies, over $3,000 cash prizes & swap meet. Details.

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Progressive International Motorcycle Show
Friday-Sunday, February 10-12, 2012
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
World's Largest Custom Bike Show, The Latest in Motorcycle technology, New 2012 Manufacturer lineup, Desighn your own Kawasaki, The best Aftermarket brands. For details, click here.

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Chicago Restaurant Week
February 17-26, 2012
Various Locations in Chicago
4th Annual "Eat It Up" restaurant week. Check for your favorite restaurant. Take advantage of special offers at fabulous restaurants! Details.

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150th Chicago International Dog Show
Feb 24-26, 2012
McCormick Place
Thousands of the finest breeds in the world are practicing and primping for the International Kennel Club of Chicago Show. More than 10,000 purebred dogs will participate in this event, the club's 150th and one of the largest in the U.S. Details.

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Breakfast With The Apes
Sunday March 4, 2012 | 9:30-11am
Lincoln Park Zoo
Join Lincoln Park Zoo for the wildest breakfast you’ll ever eat! Enjoy a hearty breakfast while getting nose-to-nose with gorillas and chimpanzees at Regenstein Center for African Apes. For details, click here.

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Chicago Flower & Garden Show
March 10-18, 2012 | Navy Pier
Visitors will be treated to the best of landscape design and see the latest in sustainable and green products. Details.

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Go Ruck Challenge
Saturday-Sunday, March 17-18, 2012 | 1am-12pm
Dallas, TX
The start point will be posted to this event page the week of the Challenge. he GORUCK Challenge is a team event and never a race. Inspired by Special Forces training and led by Green Berets, the Challenge builds teams and solves problems. $10 of every entry fee benefits the Green Beret Foundation. For details, click here.

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Maple Syrup Festival
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
North Park Village Nature Center
Come out to these family friendly and nature friendly events. From campfires and hikes, to story-telling and canoe trips, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family to experience the entire maple syrup making process, from tapping the tree and collecting sap to boiling it down to syrup. Stroll the sugar bush, enjoy storytelling and live music, make a craft, and taste homemade syrup. Details.

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The Great Bridal Expo
Saturday, March 25, 2012 | 12pm
CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O'HARE
The Great Bridal Expo offers high-quality bridal shows in cities around the country. All shows shows give brides the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the national and local businesses they need to make their wedding dreams come true. For details, click here.

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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
June 2-3, 2012
Downtown Chicago
IN IT TO END IT! Noted for its Lake Michigan shoreline and downtown skyline. you will travel along the vast lakefront, past stunning architecture and through vibrant multi-cultural neighborhoods. Team and Training sessions, hotel reservations, detailed course info, volunteer to help Details.