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If you want a thrilling adventure on the Navy Pier, you must check out the Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze. This attraction is a twisting labyrinth of mirrors, illusions, and surprises that will leave you dizzy with excitement. Covering over 4,000 square feet of tunnels and mazes, the Maze is a must-do for people of all ages. The Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze has been open since 2001 and is a popular attraction among guests. It features classic funhouse elements such as a spinning tunnel and mirror maze, as well as new features like an infinity lightroom and glow light artwork. You will find plenty of unique photo opportunities throughout the Maze that you can't afford to miss.

The Hideout is not your typical bar; it's a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of whether they fit in. This prohibition-era bar may be small, but it's been a community space for independent music and performance in Chicago for over 25 years. On Saturdays, you can enjoy live music and dancing at The Hideout. It's a hub for music, art, performance, plays, poetry, rock, and rebellion. The bar is rooted in complex, hard-playing, creative artistic expression and intellectual freedom. It's more New Deal than New Age, and while it's not for everyone, it's for anyone who wants to experience something unique and authentic.

Prepare to kick off America's holiday season in style at The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. This mile-long festival has attracted over a million visitors daily for more than 32 years now. The festival's nighttime parade on Michigan Avenue is the largest in the United States, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from The Walt Disney World Resort leading the way. The event boasts an impressive lineup of fantastic floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, celebrities, musical performances, Santa Claus, fireworks, and more. The parade illuminates over a million lights on 200+ trees along The Avenue, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight.