Social with Steph - 02/12/2026 - It's Valentine's Weekend, Chicago - here are some sweet ways to celebrate!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO SCARE OFF YOUR VALENTINE: Check out the 13th Floor Haunted House LOVE BITES, a Valentine's-themed Haunted House in Schiller Park. It's ONLY open this Valentine's weekend. For tix and more info: @13thfloorchicago IF YOU WANT SOMETHING SWEET AND SOUR: Check out Roaring Table Br…

Social with Steph - 02/05/2026 - Chicagoland has a lot of sweet activities this weekend

IF YOU'RE FEELING UN-ROMANTIC- CHECK OUT DRUNK SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET- THE GREATEST (DRUNK) LOVE STORY EVER TOLD at The Lion Theatre in Chicago at 182 N Wabash Ave. One professional actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in Shakespeare’s greatest love story: …

Social with Steph - 01/28/2026 - It's still January, but there's so much indoor fun in Chicagoland!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out the Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown this Saturday from 9am-2pm at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, IN! Celebrate Groundhog Day while supporting a great cause! This family-friendly event benefits Humane Indiana Wildlife and combines fun traditions, edu…

Social with Steph - 01/22/2026 - It's freezing outside, so here are some warm weather options this weekend for you and the whole family!

IF YOU'RE FEELING THIRSTY: CHECK OUT THE TUNNEL OF LOVE POP-UP AT THE DANDY CROWN! VALENTINE'S DAY IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY AND LOVE IS ALREADY IN THE AIR AT THIS CUPID-CORE POP UP. THEY HAVE OVER A DOZEN NEW COCKTAILS INCLUDING N/A DRINKS AND THC ONES, TOO! THE BEST PART? THEY HAVE A HEATED PATIO…

Social with Steph - 01/16/2026 - Feeling the January blues? Lift your spirits with these activities this weekend!

IF YOU'RE FEELING OUTDOORSY- Hike with a  Hawk this Saturday at Gabis Arboretum! Have you dreamed of observing a hawk? Join Shellie Barron, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and her red-tailed hawk on a hike of the Arboretum. The hike will focus on spotting birds of prey along the trail. You will …

Social with Steph - 01/06/2026 - New Year and New Suggestions for Weekend Fun!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BEAR DOWN: Check out the Bears-Packer game this Saturday at Cody's Public House in Lakeview, Chicago. They've got a DJ, food, and they're always dog friendly inside and out- check them out at @codyspublichousechicago IF YOU'RE FEELING THE BURN:  Check out the Christmas Tree Bo…

Social with Steph - 12/19/25 - It's Almost Christmas - Some Suggestions for Holiday Fun!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FAMILY FUN: Check out Santa’s Trolley Express at the Fox River Trolley Museum in Elgin. Celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday train ride that’s bursting with nostalgia, joy, and festive wonder! Climb aboard our beautifully decorated 1950s vintage elevated cars and j…

Social with Steph - 12/12/25 - Chill Out Indoors this Weekend!!

Hey Chicago! Feeling the chill? YOU can still be merry! Here's your weekend roundup:  IF YOU'RE FEELING FESTIVE AND SPOOKY: Check out 13th Floor Chicago's Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas Haunted House! This haunted house is ONLY open this weekend! For tix and more info: @13thfloorchicago IF …

Social with Steph - 12/06/25 - I've Made a List and Checked it Twice... a Double Offering of Holiday Fun!

🎄IF YOU'RE FEELING FIT: CHECK OUT THE SANTA HUSTLE IN CHICAGO!  The Santa Hustle at Soldier Field offers a variety of races, including a kids’ dash at 8 a.m., a 5K at 8:15 a.m. and a 10K at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds will help Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer foundation. For registration and more informat…

Social with Steph - 11/21/25 - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like...

IF YOU'RE FEELING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Winter Lights Fest will brighten the night in downtown Aurora on Friday, November 21st. 0The annual festival will be marked by the yearly tree lighting, a drone show, and plenty of festivities fit for the holiday season. The parade, put on by the City of Auro…