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The Rendez-Vous Pop-Up
France is coming to Chicago’s famous Magnificent Mile! The final iteration of World Business Chicago’s Pop-Up Program – The Rendez-Vous – is now officially open.…
Friday, October 20th
8:30 a.m. – Saturday, December 23rd
6:00 p.m.875 North Michigan Avenue
875 North Michigan AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holidays in the Loop
Experience the Loop, where Chicago’s holiday traditions are made. Witness the transformation of the city’s official downtown into a winter wonderland. #HOLIDAYSINTHELOOP – WIN A…
Thursday November 2, 2023 – Sunday January 7, 2024Various locationsFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Gingerbread Express Elevator
Starting Saturday, November 18th, 2023 join us for the most joyful ride of the season! Stop by the hotel’s lobby and visit our famed Gingerbread…
Saturday, November 18th – Sunday, December 31stTrump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N Wabash AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The One of a Kind Holiday Show at The MART December 7-10th
The One of a Kind Holiday Show and Sale® Chicago is proud to announce its return to THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th…
Friday, December 8th
10:00 a.m. – Monday, December 11th
7:00 p.m.Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The One of a Kind Holiday Show at The MART December 7-10th
The One of a Kind Holiday Show and Sale® Chicago is proud to announce its return to THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th…
Saturday, December 9th
10:00 a.m. – Tuesday, December 12th
7:00 p.m.Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Disney100: The Exhibition
⭐ The Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of historical and special treasures, works of art, artifacts, costumes, and memorabilia with the launch of Disney100:…
Sunday, December 10th
9:00 a.m. – Monday, December 11th
7:00 p.m.Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The One of a Kind Holiday Show at The MART December 7-10th
The One of a Kind Holiday Show and Sale® Chicago is proud to announce its return to THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th…
Sunday, December 10th
10:00 a.m. – Wednesday, December 13th
7:00 p.m.Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Disney100: The Exhibition
⭐ The Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of historical and special treasures, works of art, artifacts, costumes, and memorabilia with the launch of Disney100:…
Monday, December 11th
9:00 a.m. – Tuesday, December 12th
7:00 p.m.Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
The traditional German-Style Christkindlmarket returns! The free outdoor holiday market has been a Chicago favorite since 1996. Enjoy international and local food, merchandise, and live…
Monday, December 11th
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
This holiday season, Park Hyatt Chicago invites you to NoMI Lounge for the annual NoMI Hot Chocolate Experience. Kicking off just in time for the…
Monday, December 11th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago aveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to experience the magic of the holiday season with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be at…
Monday, December 11th
2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5520 Fashion Outlets WayFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Winterland at Gallagher Way is back and better than ever with family-friendly festivities both at Gallagher Way and inside historic Wrigley Field, including new experiences…
Monday, December 11th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
ZooLights
This year’s ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ will include new and exciting displays, photo ops, and interactive programming all bundled up in the…
Monday, December 11th
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Ol’Factory Festival of Physical Theatre
Probosics Theatre Company presents the first ever Ol’Factory Festival of Physical Theatre. See dozens of performers in six different dazzling productions at two neighborhood venues…
Monday, December 11th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christkindlmarket
The traditional German-Style Christkindlmarket returns! The free outdoor holiday market has been a Chicago favorite since 1996. Enjoy international and local food, merchandise, and live…
Tuesday, December 12th
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November…
Tuesday, December 12th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park PlaceFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
This holiday season, Park Hyatt Chicago invites you to NoMI Lounge for the annual NoMI Hot Chocolate Experience. Kicking off just in time for the…
Tuesday, December 12th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago aveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to experience the magic of the holiday season with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be at…
Tuesday, December 12th
2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5520 Fashion Outlets WayFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Winterland at Gallagher Way is back and better than ever with family-friendly festivities both at Gallagher Way and inside historic Wrigley Field, including new experiences…
Tuesday, December 12th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
ZooLights
This year’s ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ will include new and exciting displays, photo ops, and interactive programming all bundled up in the…
Tuesday, December 12th
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
So You Want to Write a Romance Novel, Now What?
The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is excited to host romance novelist Kelly Farmer on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 pm. She leads a…
Tuesday, December 12th
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.The Book Stall
The Book Stall, 811 Elm StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
A Night In Naples
The best memories are made around the table! Gather your friends and family on December 12th for a cozy, candlelit dinner, riverside at Pizzeria Portofino.…
Tuesday, December 12th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Pizzeria Portofino
317 N Clark StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Tuesday, December 12th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St

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