Head to Berghoff Restaurant for Oktoberfest!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Michael Ciapciak, owner of Chicago’s Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, about their delicious sweet and savory Thanksgiving offerings, commitment to locally sourced ingredients, and the art of making the perfect holiday pie. Plus, a look at what makes this Chicago favorite so special! To order, visit bangbangpie.com.

Sonya Nash, CEO of Visit Shipshewana, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to highlight the Christmas activities in Amish Country! From the 3-million-LED Lights of Joy drive-thru display to all-you-can-eat pie, live entertainment, and festive family fun, Shipshewana offers a holiday experience unlike any other. Learn more at visitshipshewana.org.

Scott Dean, owner and operator of the McHenry Outdoor Theater, talked with Dave Plier about drive-in traditions and this Halloween weekend’s screening of classic horror favorites, including the 30th anniversary of Scream and John Carpenter’s Halloween, giving moviegoers the perfect setting for spooky big-screen entertainment under the stars.

Stephen Crano from Choose Chicago joined Dave Plier to highlight some of the city’s biggest seasonal events. Leading the list is the 30th anniversary of Haunted Halsted, which expands this year into a full-day festival featuring family activities, trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and its renowned evening costume parade.

As Halloween arrives in Chicago, Navy Pier is celebrating with a full day of family-friendly fun during its Slightly Spooky Halloween event. Audrey Wayne, Director of Communications for Navy Pier, talked with Dave Plier to highlight the festivities, including indoor trick-or-treating beginning at 11 a.m., a pet costume contest supporting PAWS, mask-making activities at the […]

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Katie Anderson of Anderson’s Candy Shop about her family’s 107-year-old candy-making tradition, the sweet treats that make Halloween special, their famous caramel apples, and what’s in store for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. From handcrafted chocolates to seasonal favorites, discover why Anderson’s has been a beloved family tradition for […]

Dane Neal, in for Dave Plier, spotlights a lineup of exciting Chicago-area events and attractions. Brian Eberle of Fade Black Tattoo Collective talks with Dane about The Living Canvas, an upscale art exhibition celebrating tattoo artistry. Food Network star Duff Goldman also joined Dane to preview his upcoming one-man show, The Tao of Duff, coming […]

Dave Plier speaks with with Jodi Zombolo, Associate Vice President of Visitor Events and Programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden, as the garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns kicked off on October 7th. More than 1,000 real pumpkins lit with LED lights light up the night and guide attendees on a just-creepy-enough adventure enjoyable for the […]

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Pete Berghoff of the Berghoff Restaurant about the family business and Oktoberfest at the famed restaurant. Oktoberfest at the Berghoff is running now through October 18th.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Meg Hein, Senior Event Manager at Lincoln Park Zoo, to talk about Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest! Fall Fest is free and runs from September 25th to November 1st. For more information, visit lpzoo.org/event/fall-fest/.