Disney fans, rejoice! A new exhibit showcasing the company’s storied history is coming to the 35,000-square-foot Exhibition Hub Art Center in Lincoln Park on November 18, which coincides with the date of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s first on-screen appearance in 1928. You’ll be able to explore 14 interactive installations and see more than 250 rarely-seen artifacts and memorabilia from various Disney franchises, including Marvel Studios and the Pixar Living Archives. There will also be an opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise from the gift shop and take photos in front of enticing backdrops.
Looking for fun activities to do this week? You can get in the holiday spirit with twinkling Christmas lights and Christmas pop-up bars. A new Disney exhibit has also come to town, and favorites like Christkindlmarket and ZooLights are now open for the season. There’s even more on our list below, so scroll through the roundup of the best things to do in Chicago this week and start planning your calendar.
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