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Oktoberfest on Division Street will feature Die Kellerknaben Polka Band.

Raise your stein and shout ‘prost’ at these Oktoberfest celebrations across Chicagoland

September 11, 2023 at 5:55 p.m.

Summer might be Chicago's biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area's strong German heritage means you'll find plenty of...

Labor Day specials at SPIN include mai tais, a SPIN-tiki and other specialty cocktails.

19 Labor Day specials at Chicagoland restaurants, from festive picnics to boozy brunches

September 1, 2023 at 12:39 p.m.

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer with a three-day weekend offering a last chance to make the most of the nice weather with grilled food, refreshing drinks and...

The All-American Burger and heirloom tomato salad at Yardbird.

29 July Fourth specials at Chicagoland restaurants and bars, from grilling demos to poolside pops

June 29, 2023 at 3:23 p.m.

After three years of canceled parties, the Chicago area is ready to mark Independence Day with big celebrations including fireworks, parades and festivals. These 29 bars and restaurants offer their...

Crispy calamari bocadillo at Bocadillo Market, a new Spanish cafe at 2342 N. Clark Street in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

26 Black-owned restaurants in Chicagoland, perfect for marking Juneteenth

June 18, 2023 at 7:41 p.m.

America's newest federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to reckon with its legacy. It's an occasion to celebrate Black...

Father's Day dinner at Adalina includes aged balsamic rib-eye, Parmesan-dusted fries and a smoked Manhattan.

Father’s Day specials at 35 Chicago restaurants, from backyard barbecues to brunch buffets

June 15, 2023 at 12:19 p.m.

While Mother's Day celebrations traditionally involve breakfast in bed or brunch with free-flowing mimosas plus gifts of flowers, it can be a little harder to figure out what to do...

Mayfestiversary plans on serving up plenty of tasty food.

20 Memorial Day specials at Chicagoland restaurants, from seafood boils to vet fundraisers

May 27, 2023 at 9:10 a.m.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, offering a long weekend to enjoy the weather while drinking plenty of rosé and beer and feasting on food best enjoyed outdoors,...

Swift & Sons will offer a family-style brunch for Mother's Day.

62 Mother’s Day specials at Chicago restaurants to wow moms, from free mimosas to all-you-can-eat brunch

May 1, 2023 at 1:45 p.m.

Moms work hard, so they deserve a day to relax and enjoy themselves while their loved ones take care of them. You can show how much you appreciate the mom...

Bird's Nest Cupcakes at Sweet Mandy B's.

63 Easter specials at Chicagoland restaurants, from take-home meal kits to indulgent $300 buffets

April 4, 2023 at 3:45 p.m.

Easter is a celebration of spring where families come together for church services, egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny and festive feasts. It's one of the biggest brunch occasions...

St. Patrick's Day specials at Arbella include a taco in a bag made with black bean chili and aged cheddar cheese.

44 St. Patrick’s Day weekend specials at Chicagoland bars and restaurants, from free corned beef to green beer

March 17, 2023 at 10:52 a.m.

With the St. Patrick's Day holiday falling Friday, the Windy City adores a good celebration of its Irish heritage. Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional...

The Angler's Catch Lent special from Bonefish Grill.

29 Chicago restaurants with seafood specials for Lent, from fish fries to lobster tails

February 22, 2023 at 4:28 p.m.

Many Christians spend the 40 days between Fat Tuesday and Easter observing Lent, a period of abstinence that most commonly involves giving up meat on Fridays. The custom has led...

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