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Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Chicagoland’s Longest-Running Holiday Lights Festival is Back! We’ve been lighting up the night for 45 years! Explore 3.5 million lights, themed areas, light tunnels and…
Friday, November 27th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Trashy Holiday Market
Come be dazzled by debris at the Trashy Holiday Market! Our junky jamboree features ingenious local artisans who transform trash into one-of-a-kind goods & gifts. Kick…
Friday, November 27th
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd returns to Lincoln Park Zoo, lighting up the city’s favorite holiday tradition once again! Over 3 million lights and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Friday, November 27th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s Drive Through Light Show located at White Sox, Rate Field opens November 19, 2026. Make holiday memories from your warm car!
Friday, November 27th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Step into the magic of Wintrust Winter WonderFest, where Navy Pier comes alive with festive décor, seasonal attractions and family fun for all ages. Stroll the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Jingle Cruise
Join First Lady for our inaugural Jingle Cruise as we take yuletide merriment to the next level on the water! Don your best ugly sweater…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago’s Legendary Small Business Saturday® Celebration in Bronzeville
Chicago’s must-attend Small Business Saturday® destination where leaders, entrepreneurs, families, supporters and shoppers gather. Join us for the 11th Annual Small Business Saturday® Celebration at…
Saturday, November 28th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Trashy Holiday Market
Come be dazzled by debris at the Trashy Holiday Market! Our junky jamboree features ingenious local artisans who transform trash into one-of-a-kind goods & gifts. Kick…
Saturday, November 28th
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Chicagoland’s Longest-Running Holiday Lights Festival is Back! We’ve been lighting up the night for 45 years! Explore 3.5 million lights, themed areas, light tunnels and…
Saturday, November 28th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd returns to Lincoln Park Zoo, lighting up the city’s favorite holiday tradition once again! Over 3 million lights and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Saturday, November 28th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s Drive Through Light Show located at White Sox, Rate Field opens November 19, 2026. Make holiday memories from your warm car!
Saturday, November 28th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Fireworks at Navy Pier
Cozy up this winter at Navy pier with free fireworks over Lake Michigan and iconic Chicago skyline views. Catch the dazzling 10-minute display every Saturday…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Step into the magic of Wintrust Winter WonderFest, where Navy Pier comes alive with festive décor, seasonal attractions and family fun for all ages. Stroll the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Jingle Cruise
Join First Lady for our inaugural Jingle Cruise as we take yuletide merriment to the next level on the water! Don your best ugly sweater…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Chicagoland’s Longest-Running Holiday Lights Festival is Back! We’ve been lighting up the night for 45 years! Explore 3.5 million lights, themed areas, light tunnels and…
Sunday, November 29th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd returns to Lincoln Park Zoo, lighting up the city’s favorite holiday tradition once again! Over 3 million lights and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Sunday, November 29th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.

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