Part II of our two-part series on January 2022 in Chicago.
Looking for amazing things to do in Chicago this month?
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From ice skating to curling, from trying to beat an escape room challenge to going on a foodie tour of Chinatown, here are 10 absolutely awesome Chicago activities in January 2022.
Skate through Maggie Daley Park
Streak through the skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park…or proceed cautiously through it, exercising utmost restraint, and trying your best not to tumble down.
Whether you’re a pro or a rookie, ice skating through Maggie Daley Park, across the well-known skating ribbon is a great way to enjoy a January afternoon in Chicago.
Entry: Ticketed entry.
Website: Go to website
Climbing wall at Maggie Daley Park
If skating ain’t your thing, but you still want to warm up, think about trying to conquer one of the Maggie Daley Park climbing walls.
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Website: Go to website
Beat the blues in Chicago at Buddy Guy’s Legends
Whether it be the Monday blues or the COVID blues…or whatever blues you’re going through,
A soulful performance of the blues from Buddy Guy himself at Buddy Guy’s Legends should help you overcome it!
If you’ve never heard blues music before, this is your chance!
Pencil this into your best things to do in Chicago this January list.
Entry: Ticketed entry.
Website: Go to website
Visit the Cloud Gate, a.k.a. The Bean
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If you’re a tourist visiting our city, visiting the Cloud Gate, a.k.a. The Bean and snapping a selfie or ten (or as many as you want) should be on your list of things to do in Chicago
If you’re a fellow Chicagoan, you already know the fact that…
You can never have too many selfies of yourself at The Bean!
Where: At the AT&T Plaza
Enjoy curling, cocktails, and cuisines at The Gwen Hotel
Experience the winter chill in your best winter fashion as you enjoy curling, cocktails and your choice from an extensive array of cuisines at The Gwen.
If you’re yet to have tried out curling at the Gwen, mark my word, it’s something you definitely have to put on your things to do in Chicago in January list.
Website: Go to website
Beat an escape room at Fox in a Box Escape Room Chicago
Gather your team, and challenge yourself to lead them to victory in their escape room game at Chicago’s best escape room.
We have four escape room games for you to choose from.
If you’re reading this post not for yourself, but for a friend in Chicago, because you’re looking for gift options in Chicago, check out our Chicago gift certificates.
An escape room mission at Fox in a Box Escape Room is a gift they aren’t going to forget in a hurry!
Go on a guided tour of Chinatown
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One of Chicago’s most exciting and historic neighborhoods, Chinatown is worth an informative, guided tour.
Chicago Food Tours’ Chinatown Adventure Food Tour does just.
Led by local experts of Chinese food and culture, these tours will take you into side streets, through alleyways, and past landmarks, explaining Chinese history, culture, and etiquette.
The main course is, of course, 5 sit-down meals at 5 different restaurants serving various kinds of Chinese cuisine.
Whether you’re a Chicago local or you’re a tourist, the Chinatown tour is a Chicago activity in January that you should definitely get a taste of!
Website: Go to website
Have a magical experience at Chicago Magic Lounge
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Compared with the Chinatown Tour, the plate sizes at the Chicago Magic Lounge might appear underwhelming.
However, when you account for the fact that the food and drinks served here are appetizers for spectacular magic performances by some of the best magicians in Chicago and beyond,
It becomes apparent that the Chicago Magic Lounge is a shoo-in to that list of amazing activities in Chicago this month.
Entry: Ticketed entry.
Website: Go to website
Attend musical concerts at the Old Town School
The Old Town School of Folk Music has been mesmerizing Chicaogans with amazing musical concerts and performances since the 1950’s.
They have a range of programs lined up all through January and you should definitely check them out.
Entry: Ticketed entry.
Website: Go to website
LOL at the Lincoln Lodge
When it comes to performances, I’ve told you about magic shows at the Magic Lounge and musical concerts at the Old Town School.
Now it’s time to go for another quintessential American experience - standup.
There’ll be multiple chances for you to Laugh Out Loud at hilarious standup and other performances at the Lincoln Lodge.
Entry: Ticketed entry.
Website: Go to website
Go shopping at the Maxwell Street Market
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A flea market that can throw up that quirky decor piece you’ve been searching for, your whole life.
An opportunity to hunt for eclectic novelty items made by real people, each with a story to tell.
A chance to experience the beating heart of Chicago.
That’s what Maxwell Street Market is all about.
Website: Go to website
January 2022 activities in Chicago - final thoughts
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Even as the holiday season fades into the distance, with an earnest promise to be back in a year’s time, Chicago still abounds with plenty of amazing things to do.
How did you plan your January in Chicago?
What did you do?
Tweet it out, tag us (we’re @foxinaboxCHI), and attach the hashtags #Chicago, #January, and #FoxinaBox.
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