Outdoor ice rinks are a great way to have fun, fit in some physical activity and enjoy fresh air this winter.

“All in for Art” celebrates the work of Water Street Studios, a community art center that provides resident artist studios, a ceramics lab, School of Art, award winning galleries, community outreach and public art.

The Jan. 18 “Rock Hunger” concert will benefit local food programs for families in need.

2025 saw a number of restaurants open across northern Illinois.

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will join executive chef Noah Gümüstekin for an unforgettable culinary event Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to benefit the James Beard Foundation.

Jonata's Todos wine blends blackberry, plum, dried violets, cocoa powder, fig and singed rosemary aromas.

The Nu Wave – The Ultimate '80s Experience will perform hits from New Wave bands from the '80s Friday, Jan. 9 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.

Legendary comics Bobcat Goldthwait and Brian Posehn, as well as an actor from “Seinfeld,” will perform at the Batavia club this winter.

New restaurants include Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse in St. Charles, Uzu Revolving Sushi in Lombard and The Grand Social House & Tavern in Wauconda.

These 15 stories from The Scene saw the most visitors this past year.

The new year kicks off with 'Broadway Through the Years' Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

This scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music from Disney’s 1996 animated film.

If you’re practicing Dry January, or a dry 2026 and beyond, myriad suburban restaurants have sophisticated and crafted takes on nonalcoholic drinks.

The neighborhood bar and live music venue marks the one year anniversary of new ownership.

The Starved Rock Lodge Winter Wildlife Trolley Tours take guests to several areas where they can view majestic bald eagles and more.

Sample a variety of whiskeys paired with a five-course dinner on Jan. 16-17.

Check out the national touring comedians set to take the stage at The Comedy Vault in Batavia.

The St. Charles Arts Council’s first exhibition of the new year will be a Legacy Invitational show.

Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

Get the New Year started off right with a First Day Hike at one of Kane County's many forest preserves and nature trails.

National Bloody Mary Day is Jan. 1. Celebrate with a cocktail at one of these award-winning bars in Kane and McHenry counties, the Sauk Valley and the Illinois Valley.

Kick off the New Year with a winter hike at a state park in northern Illinois.

Cantigny flips the switch to a movie themed light show, backed by the soundtracks that have made Hollywood famous with 'Lights, Camera, Action!' until Jan. 4.

Explore the white wines from The Hilt and Jonata labels.

Celebrate the new year at these elegant holiday brunches.

Puttshack, Topgolf and more suburban entertainment centers are hosting New Year's Eve bashes.

El Molino has been a staple in Carpentersville, just over the border from Algonquin, for 40 years, reopening after a six month remodel. The new owners have long run an Elgin taqueria.

The BoDeans will perform Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Actor Eric McCormack will perform with Laura Bell Bundy on March 6.

Visit all six Christmas Pop-Up bars at Karas Restaurant Group locations in St. Charles, West Dundee, Woodstock, Campton Hills, South Elgin and Hoffman Estates.

Guests who complete the challenge will receive a free, limited-edition, redesigned t-shirt, that showcases the local breweries.

Acclaimed soprano and MAC favorite Alisa Jordheim is featured in the highly entertaining program incorporating classical, opera and pops music with a champagne toast.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

Under the master baton of Maestro Dan Pasquale D’Andrea, this year’s program includes music featuring the 250th anniversary of America, along with a splendid array of vocal and instrumental solos.

Storybook Cafe offers authentic matcha lattes made with premium Japanese green tea, artisan pastries baked fresh daily and more.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Watch college and professional football playoffs this January at these award-winning pubs and sports bars in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb and Will counties, as well as the Sauk and Illinois Valley areas.

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

The new New Year's Eve party will have a late-night food menu, hand-crafted cocktails, DJs and more.

The musical will run March 4 through May 31 at the Paramount's Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

The summer concert series, which offers free shows in July, will feature Smash Mouth, Air Supply, Fitz and the Tantrums, Foreigner and more.

Christmas Wizards will pay homage to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra at a holiday concert Dec. 20 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Comedy Vault in Batavia with comic Michael Palascak Dec. 31-Jan. 3.

Drive or stroll through these magnificent holiday light displays in Kane County.

Check out this list of upcoming holiday concerts, shows and family-friendly events at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

'Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular' will be at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Check out these sparkling wine selections