Trivia in Lakeview East! Pop quiz! Why is Lakeview East named Lakeview East? If you answer that because you view the lake from the East, you are sadly mistaken. Legend has it Lakeview East got its name from “Hotel Lake View,” built on the lake shore in 1853 by James H. Rees and [...]
Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 In Lakeview East Chicago foodies rejoice! Chicago Restaurant Week is a week of unity for the whole city, where we celebrate Chicago's award-winning culinary scene. There are over 500 participating restaurants in this years Restaurant Week, and a hand full are in Lakeview East! Participating restaurants offer special prix [...]
January 1, 2026 New year, same fabulous neighborhood. Whether you partied hard last night and need a pick me up, or even a little hair of the dog, make your first purchase of 2026 a local one! Brunch & Cafes Barcocina: It's getting bottomless at Barcocina! [...]
NYE In LVE! No other neighborhood in Chicago likes to party more than Lakeview East. Whether you're into bar hopping in Wrigleyville, going to a drag show in Northalsted, or having a gourmet prix-fixe menu on Broadway, there is something for everyone to celebrate the last moments of 2025 and the first [...]
Lakeview East Chamber Of Commerce Holiday Hours 2025 Please note that during December, we are working on a special holiday schedule! We are open later on some days to accommodate Lakeview East Gift Card Purchases, as well as the Givers Gift Program! Our office will be closed for the holidays [...]
Shop, Sip & Stroll: The Lakeview East Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Returns! Saturday, December 6th | 11 AM – 3 PM The most festive shopping day of the year is back! Support your favorite local spots, snag incredible deals, and indulge your sweet tooth at the same time. The Shopping Extravaganza & Holiday [...]
Give the Gift of Lakeview East this Holiday season! Shopping locally is always in style. This Holiday season, get all your gift shopping done in the neighborhood! Whether you're looking for gifts to satisfy your favorite foodie, theater nerd, music enthusiast, or bar hopper, we curated a Gift Guide that is [...]
Thanksgiving in Lakeview East 2025 This November, it’s time to eat, drink, and be thankful. Thanksgiving is a lot to plan- from the perfect tablescape to accommodating everyone’s dietary restrictions. Fortunately, our neighborhood businesses are here to make Turkey day a lot easier! Find out whose open on Thanksgiving Day, who has catering, [...]
Join us at the Clark Street Dog (3040 N Clark) for a dazzling tree lighting ceremony, where we'll kick off the holiday season with festive cheer! NEW DATE: NOVEMBER 20TH at 6PM This is a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony the whole family will love! Sip on freshly [...]
September 26th is National Pancake Day! Lakeview East has a plethora of breakfast options to try out and spoiler alert: they're all amazing. Even better, they each have their own unique and delicious spin on the classic pancake. We have good news and bad news for you... the only way to know which [...]
