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Name: Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
Start: 2026-12-16T11:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-16T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Wrigleyville

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December 12, 2026: Dec12
Festivals, 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…
Streeterville
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Saturday, December 12th
8:00 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
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Navy Pier
December 13, 2026: Dec13
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…
Streeterville
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Sunday, December 13th
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Navy Pier
Dec13
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…
Hyde Park
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Sunday, December 13th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Dec13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Breakfast with Santa
Ho-Ho-Holy Cow! Embrace the Magic of the Holidays at Breakfast with Santa at Harry Caray’s Navy Pier Make spirits bright with a festive family tradition…
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Sunday, December 13th
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Harry Caray’s Navy Pier
700 East Grand Avenue
Dec13
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…
Event details
Sunday, December 13th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street
Dec13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Spellbound Winter: A Cozy Anime Mini Festival
Spellbound Winter ❄️✨ Looking for a cozy winter event for anime fans, artists, and anyone who loves a little bit of magic? Spellbound Winter is…
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Sunday, December 13th
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Uni Uni Boba Uptown
1130 W Argyle St
Dec13
Festivals, 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…
Lincoln Park
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Sunday, December 13th
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Dec13
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…
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Sunday, December 13th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.
Dec13
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!
Event details
Sunday, December 13th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
December 14, 2026: Dec14
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…
Streeterville
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Monday, December 14th
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Navy Pier
Dec14
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…
Hyde Park
Event details
Monday, December 14th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Dec14
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…
Event details
Monday, December 14th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street
Dec14
Festivals, 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…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Monday, December 14th
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Dec14
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…
Event details
Monday, December 14th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.
Dec14
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!
Event details
Monday, December 14th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Dec14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tituba: Artist Talk Featuring esperanza spalding and Josephine Lee in Conversation with Avery Willis Hoffman
Explore the unique sonic world, melodies and rhythms of Court Theatre’s Tituba with this special artist talk, part of Court Theatre’s America@250 – Now is the…
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Monday, December 14th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St,
December 15, 2026: Dec15
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…
Streeterville
Event details
Tuesday, December 15th
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Navy Pier
Dec15
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…
Hyde Park
Event details
Tuesday, December 15th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Dec15
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…
Event details
Tuesday, December 15th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street
Dec15
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…
Event details
Tuesday, December 15th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
See all events in series
182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.
Dec15
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!
Event details
Tuesday, December 15th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
December 16, 2026: Dec16
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…
Streeterville
Event details
Wednesday, December 16th
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Navy Pier
Dec16
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…
Hyde Park
Event details
Wednesday, December 16th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Dec16
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…
Event details
Wednesday, December 16th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street