Chicago Northwest - Schaumburg, Itasca and the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago

Mikerphone Brewing is a family-owned craft brewery established in 2015 by Lisa and Mike Pallen. Mikerphone Brewing brings together the two passions of beer and music, and showcases that out of their production facility and tasting room in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. In the first year of business, Mikerphone was awarded Best New Brewery in Illinois by RateBeer as well as One of the Top New Breweries in the World by Beer Advocate Magazine. After a few years of contract brewing in Chicago, Mikerphone Brewing found its own home in Elk Grove Village, Illinois and opened their tasting room in March of 2017. The tasting room is a family-friendly space where patrons are immersed in all things music and can enjoy a fresh rotation of beers of all styles, unique slushees and beer ice cream creations, bourbon picks, as well as jumbo pretzels and pizzas. Mikerphone prides itself on producing high quality products that deliver big flavors, as well as playing a role in the local community by giving back through charitable events. Mikerphone was awarded with the 2021 Business Excellence in Community Support by Elk Grove.

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness will open a new world-class indoor climbing facility in Quarter 1 of 2022, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This will be First Ascent’s largest location, with 45,000 sq. ft. of climbing and fitness terrain and space for climbers of all ability levels; scaling up to 50 ft. tall with auto belay, top rope, lead climbing as well as a dedicated bouldering and climbing training walls. First Ascent will offer something for everyone, from new climbers to seasoned experts and from kids to adults of all ages. Built by climbers for climbers of all ability levels and ages, First Ascent currently operates five gym locations in Illinois with more locations under development. First Ascent's mission: to share our love for climbing with everyone, to connect people through movement, and to create welcoming, uplifting spaces that strengthen minds, bodies, and communities.

They say it’s not about winning or losing. But those people obviously haven't been to Dave & Buster’s. Because with hundreds of games to play, everyone leaves feeling like a champion. We offer arcade games, tabletop, air hockey, ping pong, billiards and more! Whatever you can dream, you can play at D&B! Give the party planning committee the day off. No matter the event or celebration, we have everything you require to have a great time.

Church Street Brewing Company is looking to bring lagers and ales from all around the world to the Chicago land area. Using the finest malted barley and hops from North America, the UK, Germany, and New Zealand, there’s sure to be something for beer lovers everywhere. For our more traditional German lagers, Church Street will utilize traditional German decoction mashing techniques to ensure a smooth, full bodied beer. With old world techniques for traditional-style flavors, combined with fresh takes on popular styles, Church Street looks to please all palates. Church Street’s flagship beer is Joe’s favorite, a traditional German-style Helles lager. Also, keep an eye out for our 60-shilling Scottish Ale and Brimstone IPA. We make a variety of lagers and ales. Different beers are available each season!. Visit our taproom and see what we have on tap!

World Famous Improv Comedy Showcase is the premiere destination for the country's top headliners and the best showcase for new talent.

3,558-acre Ned Brown Preserve—popularly known as Busse Woods—is one of the largest and most diverse locations in the Forest Preserves. The site includes ancient upland forests, one of the largest fishing and boating waters in Cook County, nearly 13 miles of paved trail, an elk pasture and much more—making it one of the best-used natural areas in Illinois.

Located at Woodfield Mall

The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois.