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Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll

Be among the first to experience the enchantment of Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with our exclusive Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll…

Thursday, November 20th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll

Be among the first to experience the enchantment of Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with our exclusive Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll…

Thursday, November 20th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
OBOC Keynote: Xochitl Gonzalez, Author of Olga Dies Dreaming
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

OBOC Keynote: Xochitl Gonzalez, Author of Olga Dies Dreaming

Join us for a season finale event featuring Xochitl Gonzalez, author of Olga Dies Dreaming. Gonzalez will be in conversation with Donna Seaman of Booklist to discuss her…

Thursday, November 20th
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Thursday, November 20th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Friday, November 21st
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Trek to Chicago
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Trek to Chicago

Westin O’Hare hotel 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 Starting at 12pm on Friday until 7pm on Sunday, with evening concerts and events. Full…

Friday, November 21st
Westin O’Hare Hotel
6100 North River Road
Christkindlmarket
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Friday, November 21st
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Holiday Magic
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Magic

We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with…

Friday, November 21st
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree, the 112th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and…

Friday, November 21st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Friday, November 21st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Saturday, November 22nd
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Trek to Chicago
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Trek to Chicago

Westin O’Hare hotel 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 Starting at 12pm on Friday until 7pm on Sunday, with evening concerts and events. Full…

Saturday, November 22nd
Westin O’Hare Hotel
6100 North River Road
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.  Discover the…

Saturday, November 22nd
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
JASC Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

JASC Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri

Holiday Delight & Kodomo Matsuri is a holiday festival that celebrates Japanese American traditions while welcoming the broader Chicago community. It brings together longtime participants…

Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)
5700 N Lincoln Ave
Rogers Park hosts Holiday Mercadito Market
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Rogers Park hosts Holiday Mercadito Market

Rogers Park Business Alliance is excited to host a Holiday Mercadito, which will be held at RPBA’s GROW/PROGRESANDO entrepreneurial training center (7056 N. Clark St.)…

Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
GROW/PROGRESANDO
7056 N Clark St
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.  Discover the…

Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®

Your holiday cheer starts here! The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® is Saturday, November 22nd! Come feel the magic of this dazzling holiday parade, brought…

Saturday, November 22nd
11:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.
625 N Michigan Ave, Chicago,
Pioneer Court, 401 North Michigan
Christkindlmarket
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Saturday, November 22nd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Film Workers Holiday Market
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Film Workers Holiday Market

It’s our 3rd annual film workers holiday market. Started after the strikes. Our market showcases film worker from the city of Chicago. We have over…

Saturday, November 22nd
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
CineCity Studios 2429 W. 14th St. Chicago, IL 60608
2429 W. 14th St.
Holiday Magic
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Magic

We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with…

Saturday, November 22nd
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Blue Bayou’s Inaugural Turkey Bowling
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Blue Bayou’s Inaugural Turkey Bowling

Gobble Gobble… Blue Bayou’s first ever Turkey Bowling event is Saturday, November 22nd! Our patio turns into a bowling lane that teams of 2 will…

Saturday, November 22nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Blue Bayou
3734 N Southport Ave
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Sunday, November 23rd
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Trek to Chicago
Nov23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Trek to Chicago

Westin O’Hare hotel 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 Starting at 12pm on Friday until 7pm on Sunday, with evening concerts and events. Full…

Sunday, November 23rd
Westin O’Hare Hotel
6100 North River Road
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