The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is turning a gray winter weekend into something out of a storybook with its Fairy Brunch and companion Fairy Sleepover Package.
Set along the Chicago River, the hotel invites families to trade snow boots for wings and wands with a Sunday celebration that combines character meet‑and‑greets, crafts, brunch and a themed overnight stay for kids who love a little sparkle.
Fairy brunch details
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Fairy Brunch happens from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, at 301 E. North Water St., Chicago. Tickets are $65 for adults and $45 for kids ages 4-12, and children 3 and under eat free. Parking is covered with each family’s ticket purchase.
Over those two hours, kids can bounce between activity stations while grown‑ups linger over the buffet. Expect photos with fairy hosts, craft tables, a “design your own fairy” station and plenty of food that works for both picky eaters and their parents.
One of the biggest draws is Finklepott’s Fairy Hair, where stylists weave in sparkly strands and braids so kids leave looking like they stepped out of a storybook. Costumes are totally optional, but those wings, crowns, capes and gowns are definitely encouraged.
Make a magical weekend of it
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To stretch the fun beyond brunch, the Sheraton Grand has bundled an overnight stay and event access into its Fairy Sleepover Package. The offer includes a guest room at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, a fairy‑themed princess kit waiting in the room, a themed turndown treat, complimentary parking and either two or four Fairy Brunch tickets.
The goal is to make planning simple. Instead of booking a room and event tickets separately, families can reserve everything in a single step and then focus on hotel amenities, the riverwalk and nearby downtown attractions. Because ticket quantities and package rooms are limited, the hotel recommends reserving ahead of time through its website.
Why parents love it
By mid‑February, many Chicago families are looking for something fresh to break up the indoor routine. This combo of brunch and overnight stay offers a weather‑proof outing that feels like a magical mini vacation. Adults get the ease of being downtown with restaurants, river views and walkable attractions nearby. Kids get a planned, two-hour experience with crafts, characters and treats built in.
The fact that parking, brunch tickets and the in‑room fairy extras can all be bundled into one package makes budgeting more straightforward than piecing together several separate activities. Families who have attended past editions highlight personal fairy greetings, whimsical crafts and glittery hair‑tinsel sessions as some of the most memorable parts of the day.
What kids can do here
During Fairy Brunch, kids cycle through stations using the event space like a giant craft room. They can make fairy‑inspired art projects, design their own character, pose for pictures with the costumed hosts and sit for fairy hairstyling. While they’re busy, caregivers can enjoy their own plates from the buffet and take photos from the comfort of their table.
If you’re staying overnight, kids can watch the boats and city lights along the river, splash in the indoor pool and then head back to a room stocked with fairy‑themed goodies from the package. For a lot of younger kids, riding the elevators, looking out over downtown and opening that special kit is just as exciting as the brunch itself.
Tips for visiting
- Book your visit ahead of time so you don’t risk missing the event if it sells out.
- Plan to arrive a little before 11 a.m. so you have time to check in at the event and settle in before activities begin.
- Costumes are optional but add to the fun, so consider packing wings, a favorite dress or a sparkly headband if your child likes to dress up.
- If you book the sleepover package, leave room in your schedule for unhurried time in the room before or after brunch so kids can dig into their fairy kit and enjoy the turndown surprise without feeling rushed.
