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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
Nov30
Dec1
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:…

Thursday, November 30th
9:00 a.m.Friday, December 1st
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2808 N Milwaukee Ave
Disney100: The Exhibition
Dec1
Dec2
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:…

Friday, December 1st
9:00 a.m.Saturday, December 2nd
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Holiday Art & Fashion Pop-Up
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Art & Fashion Pop-Up

Holiday Art & Fashion Pop Up – Wearable Art + French Market Join us for a festive shopping experience at our Holiday Art & Fashion…

Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 North Michigan Avenue
XO Marshmallow Pop Up
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XO Marshmallow Pop Up

Time to embrace the holiday spirit! We’re cozying up with XO Marshmallow for a River Roast Hot Chocolate Pop Up! Take a break from holiday…

Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
River Roast
315 North La Salle Street
Christkindlmarket
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago ave
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5520 Fashion Outlets Way
Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic

Light up the festive season with family and friends at Brookfield Zoo’s 42nd annual Holiday Magic®. Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival returns from 3 to 9 p.m.…

Southwest Suburbs

Event details
Friday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
ZooLights
Dec1
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…

Friday, December 1st
4:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon Drive
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

Embrace the beauty of winter and discover the brightest spot for holiday cheer during Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Starting November 10 and running…

North Suburbs

Event details
Friday, December 1st
4:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Chicago Market’s Holiday Pop-Up Market
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Market’s Holiday Pop-Up Market

In partnership with the Uptown Chamber of Commerce and local vendors, Chicago Market is excited to once again host their popular Holiday Pop-Up Market during the…

Friday, December 1st
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Market
4620 N Broadway
Community Cinema
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Community Cinema

In partnership with the Chicago Park District and City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Community Cinema presents free indoor screenings…

Friday, December 1st
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Harrison Park
1824 S. Wood Street
Santa Saturday at Driehaus Museum
Dec2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Santa Saturday at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum, centrally located at 40 E. Erie Street just steps off the Magnificent Mile shopping and cultural district, puts its own ‘gilded’ spin…

Saturday, December 2nd
8:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Logan Square Chamber of Commerce Annual Holidays on the Square
Dec2
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…

Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
2808 N Milwaukee Ave
Disney100: The Exhibition
Dec2
Dec3
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:…

Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 a.m.Sunday, December 3rd
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Holiday Art & Fashion Pop-Up
Dec2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Art & Fashion Pop-Up

Holiday Art & Fashion Pop Up – Wearable Art + French Market Join us for a festive shopping experience at our Holiday Art & Fashion…

Saturday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 North Michigan Avenue
XO Marshmallow Pop Up
Dec2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XO Marshmallow Pop Up

Time to embrace the holiday spirit! We’re cozying up with XO Marshmallow for a River Roast Hot Chocolate Pop Up! Take a break from holiday…

Saturday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
River Roast
315 North La Salle Street
Christkindlmarket
Dec2
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…

Saturday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
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