Winter Wonderland in Chicago: Cozy Indoors, Frosty Outdoor Fun

Welcome to Things to Do in Chicago, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut diving into the Windy City's wildest winter vibes on this chilly Saturday. Picture crisp air around 25 degrees Fahrenheit with flurries dancing over the skyline—perfect for cozy indoor thrills and frosty outdoor fun as we shake off the new year haze.

Kick off your day with these hot picks: Families, hit Navy Pier's Winter WonderFest wrapping up today with indoor ice skating, rides, and festive lights in Festival Hall. Culture lovers, craft Three Kings Boxes at the National Puerto Rican Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., celebrating heritage with hands-on workshops. Art fans, explore Galter in Bloom at Northwestern's Galter Health Sciences Library all day, featuring 500 years of stunning botanical illustrations. Sports enthusiasts like me, lace up for Winterland at Gallagher Way's themed skate night—think Disney vibes, curling, and ice bumper cars starting this weekend. Cap the night with the Ultimate Capricorn Affair at Bassline from 10 p.m., blasting hip-hop, Afrobeats, and R&B for non-stop dancing.

Local buzz: Secret Chicago reports vegan spots thriving for Veganuary, plus hot tub boat cruises on the Chicago River for toasty sightseeing. Transit tip—CTA's running smooth, but bundle up for any L delays from the cold.

Must-dos today: Glide the quarter-mile rink at Maggie Daley Park against that epic skyline, then warm up with mocktails at upscale haunts like Galit. Hidden gem: Curling and cocktails on The Gwen Hotel's rooftop—pure quirky sport heaven!

Local tip: Chicagoans swear by the "Polish plunge"—grab pierogi from a spot like Pierogi Heaven near Wrigley to fuel your adventures like a true local.

Tomorrow, Bears face Lions at Soldier Field—don't miss that gridiron glory! Tune in for more epic discoveries.

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