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Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Start: 2025-12-24T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-24T22:30:00-06:00
Location: Millennium Park

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December 22, 2025: Jun14
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Uncertain Histories
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…
Loop
Event details
Saturday June 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Sunday May 24, 2026
4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec22
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec22
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec22
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Dec22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Dec22
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dec22
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Monday, December 22nd
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Chicago Theatre
December 23, 2025: Dec23
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec23
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec23
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec23
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Dec23
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dec23
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Dec23
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Dec23
Theatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, December 23rd
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Theatre
December 24, 2025: Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, December 24th
See all events in series
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, December 24th
See all events in series
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Dec24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, December 24th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
See all events in series
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Dec24
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, December 24th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chicago Riverwalk
Dec24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, December 24th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Dec24
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Loop
Event details
Wednesday, December 24th
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
See all events in series
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St