Maureen Wilkey

The Chicago Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Now Before They Sell Out

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Fri, 10/10/2025 - 8:51am

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden. Photo courtesy of the event.

The hottest Christmas tickets in town.

30 Best Things to Do in Chicago October 2025 with Kids, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 09/28/2025 - 9:18am

While you're deciding what to do for Halloween, October has plenty of other fun going on.

Top Free Halloween Events In Chicago 2025: Trick-or-Treating, Free Movies, and More

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Fri, 09/26/2025 - 10:46am

Lincoln Park Spooktacular! Photo courtesy of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Hitting up one of the fun, FREE Halloween events in Chicago for kids means your wallets can catch a break after all the cash spent on costumes, candy, and decorations. We've curated a list of the best free Halloween events in Chicago: Think trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating from Lincoln Square to Lemont, parades downtown and in the suburbs, and movies in Chicago.