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The Rendez-Vous Pop-Up
Oct20
Dec23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

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 Avenue
Holidays in the Loop
Nov2
Jan7
Festivals, 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, 2023Sunday January 7, 2024
Various locations
Gingerbread Express Elevator
Nov18
Dec31
Festivals, 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 18thSunday, December 31st
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N Wabash Ave
Disney100: The Exhibition
Nov26
Nov27
Festivals, 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, November 26th
9:00 a.m.Monday, November 27th
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square

The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) Presents its “Annual Holidays on the Square (HOTS) – “10 Days of Logan” campaign.  The LSCC is thrilled…

Monday, November 27th
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2808 N Milwaukee Ave
Disney100: The Exhibition
Nov27
Nov28
Festivals, 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, November 27th
9:00 a.m.Tuesday, November 28th
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Christkindlmarket
Nov27
Festivals, 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, November 27th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Nov27
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…

Monday, November 27th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Nov27
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, November 27th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago ave
Cole Porter Festival – A Celebration of the Man and His Music
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cole Porter Festival – A Celebration of the Man and His Music

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre launches its 29th season with Chicago’s Cole Porter Festival – A Celebration of the Man and his Music, launching October 16…

Monday, November 27th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Porchlight Music Theatre
1016 N. Dearborn Ave.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa
Nov27
Festivals, 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, November 27th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5520 Fashion Outlets Way
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Nov27
Festivals, 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, November 27th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
ZooLights
Nov27
Festivals, 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, November 27th
4:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon Drive
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square

The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) Presents its “Annual Holidays on the Square (HOTS) – “10 Days of Logan” campaign.  The LSCC is thrilled…

Tuesday, November 28th
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2808 N Milwaukee Ave
Christkindlmarket
Nov28
Festivals, 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, November 28th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Nov28
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, November 28th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Nov28
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…

Tuesday, November 28th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago ave
Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa
Nov28
Festivals, 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, November 28th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5520 Fashion Outlets Way
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Nov28
Festivals, 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, November 28th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
ZooLights
Nov28
Festivals, 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, November 28th
4:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon Drive
Chicago’s Best Standup
Nov28
Festivals, 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, November 28th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square

The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) Presents its “Annual Holidays on the Square (HOTS) – “10 Days of Logan” campaign.  The LSCC is thrilled…

Wednesday, November 29th
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2808 N Milwaukee Ave
Disney100: The Exhibition
Nov29
Nov30
Festivals, 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:…

Wednesday, November 29th
9:00 a.m.Thursday, November 30th
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Christkindlmarket
Nov29
Festivals, 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…

Wednesday, November 29th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
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