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11/04/2026

LET’S GO TO MIRACLE AT Wheat Penny ! 🎅🎄🍸

Illinois’ ONLY official Miracle Christmas Pop-Up Bar is BACK for the holiday season! ✨🎁

Hidden beneath the streets of downtown Effingham, Wheat Penny transforms its historic underground cocktail bar into a Christmas wonderland filled with over-the-top holiday decorations, festive cocktails, delicious bites, and ALL the Christmas cheer! 🎄

Here’s what to look forward to:
🎅 Incredible Christmas décor around every corner!

🍸 Specialty holiday cocktails served in festive glassware!

🍽️ Delicious food & seasonal fun!

🎁 The Vault, a private holiday experience for groups!

🦌 NEW THIS YEAR! The Reindeer Room, an upstairs welcome bar open Friday & Saturday evenings!

Grab your friends, put on your favorite Christmas sweater, and get ready for one of Illinois’ most festive holiday experiences! ❤️💚

🎄 November 19th – January 9th

🎟️ Reservations encouraged: wheatpennybar.com

📍 Visit Effingham | 214 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL

11/03/2026

Let’s visit The Naughty List - A Christmas Pop Up Bar!🎅🎄

Just 30 minutes outside of St. Louis, one of Illinois’ most festive Christmas pop-up bars is BACK for another season of holiday magic! ❤️

🎄 Christmas decorations & photo ops
🍸 Festive holiday cocktails
🏄 Santa’s Surf Shack: catch a wave of holiday cheer in Santa’s Surf Shack VIP room
❄️ Alpine Den: a cozy winter hideaway
🎶 Live music & holiday entertainment

🥂 THE BRUNCH BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Every Sunday, enjoy boozy coffee, mimosa flights, festive decor & live music!

Grab your Christmas crew and make some holiday memories! 🎅🎄

📅 November 19 – December 27, 2026
📍 New Baden, IL | 30 minutes east of St.Louis
🎟️ $15 reservations | 2-hour seating

LET’S GO TO ARCTIC WINTER BAR! 🎄❄️One of Illinois’ most festive winter pop-up bars is BACK at The Broken Oar! ☃️✨Get rea...
11/02/2026

LET’S GO TO ARCTIC WINTER BAR! 🎄❄️

One of Illinois’ most festive winter pop-up bars is BACK at The Broken Oar! ☃️✨

Get ready for a winter wonderland along the Fox River featuring 4,500 square feet of heated and enclosed space, over-the-top holiday decorations, cozy riverfront views, and plenty of festive fun! 🎅

🍸 Seasonal Martinis & Holiday Cocktails
🔥 Winter Warmers & Iced Shots
🍔 Full Food Menu & Daily Specials
🎶 Live Music & Holiday Cheer
✨…. & so much MORE!

🗓️ Nov 20-Feb 14th

Grab your friends and get ready for the ultimate winter experience! 🎄✨

🎟️ Reservations/Info: https://www.arcticwinterbar.com
📍Port Barrington, Illinois

The The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns November 21st! ✨🌃🎄🗓️ November 21, 2026! 🌟📍The Magnificent Mile | Chicag...
11/01/2026

The The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns November 21st! ✨🌃🎄

🗓️ November 21, 2026! 🌟
📍The Magnificent Mile | Chicago

📸: The Magnificent Mile

JUST ANNOUNCED!! 🎄✨THE HOME ALONE POP UP BAR returns to Cortland's Garage Arlington heights! Kevin Mcallister and the ga...
10/31/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED!! 🎄✨
THE HOME ALONE POP UP BAR returns to Cortland's Garage Arlington heights! Kevin Mcallister and the gang are back at Arlington Heights this year! 🎅

Fully decked out in all things Home Alone, you’ll feel like you’re in the movie when you visit!❤️

🗓️ Open Thurs, Nov 5- Sun, Jan 3
📍1 N. Vail Arlington Heights, IL

FALL BUCKET LIST: SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS! 🍂🚗Looking for the perfect fall adventure? Get inspired in Southwest Illinois, wher...
10/30/2026

FALL BUCKET LIST: SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS! 🍂🚗

Looking for the perfect fall adventure? Get inspired in Southwest Illinois, where breathtaking autumn colors, scenic river views, and winding roads make for an unforgettable fall getaway! 😍🍁

Experience a fall color drive unlike any other in the ONLY place in the U.S. where the historic Mother Road of Route 66 meets the Great River Road! 🍂✨

🍁 Beautiful fall foliage & scenic drives
🚗 Cruise along the iconic Great River Road
🌊 Breathtaking views along the Mississippi River
🥾 Explore colorful trails & outdoor adventures
🚴‍♂️ Bike rides surrounded by gorgeous autumn scenery
📸 Picture-perfect stops around every corner

🍂 There’s still time to soak up the beauty of fall! Grab your favorite coffee, turn up the music, and hit the road for a Southwest Illinois adventure!

📍 Great Rivers & Routes | Southwest Illinois

LET’S GO TO Fairways at GLC! ⛳️✨🍻🏌️‍♂️ 21 heated golf bays across TWO stories, each with its own TV!🥘 Delicious Lowcount...
10/29/2026

LET’S GO TO Fairways at GLC! ⛳️✨🍻

🏌️‍♂️ 21 heated golf bays across TWO stories, each with its own TV!
🥘 Delicious Lowcountry Southern-inspired cooking
🍻 Plenty of beers on tap & handcrafted cocktails
📺 TVs throughout to catch all the games
🏈 NFL Sunday Ticket
☀️ HUGE covered patio
🍳 Sunday brunch from 10AM to 2PM
⛳️ Indoor golf simulators
🎄 Perfect for holiday parties, group outings & celebrations

✨ … & SO MUCH MORE!

📍 7815 N Radnor Road, Peoria, Illinois

Halloween night in Peoria just got a whole lot darker! 🧛‍♂️🖤Get ready for one final night of Blood Moon! 🌙Vampire Ball: ...
10/28/2026

Halloween night in Peoria just got a whole lot darker! 🧛‍♂️🖤

Get ready for one final night of Blood Moon! 🌙

Vampire Ball: Dance of the Immortals is taking over Obed & Isaac’s in Peoria this Saturday, October 31, for an unforgettable Halloween celebration! 🦇

Step into a hauntingly beautiful evening filled with gothic glamour, candlelit elegance, and an electrifying dance floor!

🧛‍♀️ Dress to impress! All Halloween costumes are welcome!
🎶 Live DJ spinning everything from dark classics to modern favorites!
🏆 Costume contest with prizes for the best looks!
🍹 One drink ticket included with admission!
🕸️ An immersive Halloween experience you won’t want to miss!

🎟️ Grab your tickets before it’s too late!
https://www.casablancocreative.com/

📍 Obed & Isaac's | Peoria, IL
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 8PM–1AM

🦇 Who’s ready to celebrate Halloween with the immortals?! 🎃🩸

Pop up by CasaBlanco Creative

10/26/2026

Let’s go to Christmas Club Chicago! ❤️🎄

Get ready for a festive holiday experience in the heart of Wrigleyville! 🎁✨ Enjoy Christmas cocktails, holiday cheer, and all the festive vibes at this must-visit Chicago holiday pop-up!

🎄 November 19 – January 8
🎟️ NO tickets or cover charge EVER!
🥂 Reservations & holiday parties available!
📧 [email protected]
🎉 https://christmasclubchicago.com

📍 3460 N. Clark St. | Chicago, IL (Wrigleyville)

Elf’d Up returns to Chicago Nov 7th! 🎄🎅❄️A full-blown tribute to the beloved Christmas movie "Elf", Elf'd Up is a high-e...
10/24/2026

Elf’d Up returns to Chicago Nov 7th! 🎄🎅❄️

A full-blown tribute to the beloved Christmas movie "Elf", Elf'd Up is a high-energy holiday pop-up bar, perfect for patrons who share Elf'd Up's affinity for elf culture!

📍 3485 N Clark Street | Wrigleyville Chicago
🎉 Book a holiday party: https://www.elfdup.com

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6736 N Frostwood Pkwy
Peoria, IL
61615

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