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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
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 BlvdFestivals, 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 AveFestivals, 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 BlvdFestivals, 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 AvenueFestivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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.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…
Friday, December 1st
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago aveFestivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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 WayFestivals, 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 detailsFriday, December 1st
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 31st 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…
Friday, December 1st
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon DriveFestivals, 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 detailsFriday, December 1st
4:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.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 BroadwayFestivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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 StFestivals, 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 AveFestivals, 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 BlvdFestivals, 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 AvenueFestivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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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