Thrilling Blackhawks Hockey, Frosty Fun at Navy Pier, and Jeopardy Trivia in Hyde Park
04 January 2026

Thrilling Blackhawks Hockey, Frosty Fun at Navy Pier, and Jeopardy Trivia in Hyde Park

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Welcome to Things to Do in Chicago, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut diving into the Windy City's wildest vibes on this crisp winter Sunday. Chicago's buzzing with that post-holiday glow—think chilly winds around 25 degrees Fahrenheit, flurries dancing like they're auditioning for a snowball fight, and the energy high from New Year's resolutions turning into rink-side cheers.

Kick off your day with family fun at Navy Pier's Winter WonderFest, wrapping up today with thrilling rides like the Cliffhanger and Zero Gravity, ice skating on the Verizon Google Pixel rink, and a massive 42-foot holiday tree—perfect for kids under 42 inches getting nine rides per ticket. Sports fans, roar into the United Center at 6 PM for the Chicago Blackhawks versus Vegas Golden Knights—grab seats early via United Center's site as gates open at 4:30 PM. Culture lovers, catch Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told in Hyde Park, a live trivia showdown channeling your inner Ken Jennings. For theater magic, Phantom of the Opera haunts the Cadillac Palace Theater through February, with its rock-opera chills. And nightlife owls, hit PRYSM Chicago for Sundown Sundaze with Ivan Winke and friends takeover—dance into the night!

Local buzz: Soldier Field hosts a 3 PM Special Olympics event today per SociaLifeChicago, celebrating community spirit. CTA's running smooth, but bundle up for those Blue Line walks to the United Center. New spots? Keep eyes on My Guide Chicago for fresh tours like the Lamborghini city cruise.

Must-dos: Bundle up for WonderFest thrills, then Blackhawks puck-drop—Chicago's hockey heart beats fierce! Hidden gem: Stroll Hyde Park for free Jeopardy vibes and chat locals like a true Windy City wanderer. Fun fact: Chicago's "Ice Box" winters birthed the first outdoor NHL game here—embrace the freeze!

Tomorrow? More Logan Center jams like Tea Time Concerts. Tune in for the scoop, listeners!

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