Celebrate the season with a traditional German Christmas market in the heart of downtown Chicago! Here you'll get your fill of handmade Christmas decorations from Germany and ornaments to fit any tree. If it's cold outside (it will be cold outside), you can warm up with a hot raclette sandwich and drink warm mulled wine out of a special edition collector's cup.
One of Lauren's FAVORITE THINGS to do in Chicago, The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at the Music Box! There's nothing more heartwarming than sitting in a charming movie theatre from the 1920's singing along to the best movie musical ever made. Movie times: 12/3 and 12/4 at 7pm - must buy your ticket ahead of time.
Every Christmas, the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo decorate for Christmas. It's a real circus! Umm... I mean zoo... Tickets required
Break your ankles before the wedding with a trip around the ice rink! Located under the looming shadow of Chicago's infamous Bean, there is no better place to remind yourself how frightening ice can be! Take a gander at the enormous Millennium Park Christmas Tree while you're there.
Located right across from Embassy Suites, this housewares shop is one of the most unique in Chicago. Ooh and ahh at the adorable displays and antique treasures sourced from European flea markets.
This is our favorite Croatian/Italian restaurant in town! Drew's favorite birthday spot because they finally give him the respect he deserves. Reservations required!
A favorite of our cherished guest, Lee Stevens! The preferred diner across the street from St. Alphonsus. If Lee eats it, you know its good! Walk-ins welcome!
What do Filipinos and Cubans have in common? Great food! This fusion restaurant is a great spot for brunch and lunch right near Artifact Events. Walk-ins welcome!
Classic Italian restaurant with large portions and fresh bread. Drew loves the Thursday night special - Ribs & Spaghetti! Walk-ins welcome!
Mama Mia! Thats'a some award winning Neapolitan style pizza! A few blocks from Artifact events, this is the true place Chicagoan's get their pizza.* Reservations encouraged! *Please do not ask for deep dish. You will be escorted from the restaurant.
Italian restaurant with small plates to share. Fun cocktails and pistachio gelato so good it will make you question what you knew about pistachio gelato. Reservations Encouraged.
Great bar food with fun beers on draft! Located a few blocks from Artifact Events, don't shy away from the fries! Walk-ins welcome!
Old school German restaurant with schnitzel, sausages, and sauerkraut. Big beers, big plates, and big menu. Nearby the welcome party. Reservations recommended!
The best Georgian food outside of Georgia! No peaches or boiled peanuts on this menu, but plenty of options for khachapuri, chicken tabaka, and nigvziani badrijani! Reservations recommended!
The longest room in town! A cozy bar with cocktails and craft beer which serves coffee during the day. A great place to grab a bite to eat at one of their rotating restaurants. Also, did we mention it was long?
Upscale Indian restaurant with bold flavors and strong cocktails. Across the street from welcome party. Reservations recommended!