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New Year’s Eve Chicago at Paradise Park
One of the city’s finest party destinations will erupt this New Year’s Eve Chicago at Paradise Park. The perfect mix of fun & class awaits…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Paradise Park
1913 W North AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Fatpour Tap Works
New Year’s Eve will be rocking at Wicker Park’s largest attraction, Fatpour Tap Works. Where over-the-top drinks, music, and more will be sprawling in full…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Fatpour Wicker Park
2005 W. Division StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Homeslice
Get some FUN this New Year’s Eve Chicago at Homeslice. Decorative, polished and proven food & beverage excellence are all on tap this NYE at…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Homeslice
938 W WebsterFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Utopian Tailgate
Utopian Tailgate is Chicago’s greatest rooftop partyscape located in the heart of Old Town. Let a whimsical celebration rock your New Year’s Eve experience; equipped…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Utopian Tailgate
1608 North Wells StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Happy Camper Wrigleyville
The most opulent party space in Wrigleyville is certain to dish out a countdown in style this New Year’s Eve in Chicago! Let Happy Camper…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Happy Camper Wrigleyville
3458 N Clark StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Happy Camper Old Town
Don’t worry, be happy… that you chose Happy Camper (Old Town) as your premier party location to ring in the New Year! Guests should expect…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
2:00 a.m.Happy Camper Old Town
1209 N Wells StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Hopsmith
Ring in the new year at the premier attraction in the heart of Rush & Division! Hopsmith elevates every aspect of a tavern experience, with…
Wednesday December 31, 2025
9:00 p.m. – Thursday January 1, 2026
4:00 a.m.Hopsmith Tavern
15 W. Division StFestivals, 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…
Thursday January 1, 2026DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th PlaceFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holidays at Skydeck!
HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Pilsen Day Trip
We’re excited to host a Pilsen Day Trip Passport for visitors to shop local, shop small for their holiday shopping needs or for anyone who…
Thursday January 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
CHAMPAGNE ROW, by Park Hyatt Chicago Thu – Sat, 3-8pm Reserve Your Seat | View Menu Park Hyatt Chicago hosts an intimate champagne experience…
Thursday January 1, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan AveFestivals, 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…
Thursday January 1, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…
Thursday January 1, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s drive thru, Light Of Christmas is back at White Sox Rate Field. More info at www.lightofchristmas.com
Thursday January 1, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…
Thursday January 1, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.13th Floor Chicago
5050 River RdFestivals, 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…
Friday January 2, 2026DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th PlaceFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holidays at Skydeck!
HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Pilsen Day Trip
We’re excited to host a Pilsen Day Trip Passport for visitors to shop local, shop small for their holiday shopping needs or for anyone who…
Friday January 2, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
CHAMPAGNE ROW, by Park Hyatt Chicago Thu – Sat, 3-8pm Reserve Your Seat | View Menu Park Hyatt Chicago hosts an intimate champagne experience…
Friday January 2, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan AveFestivals, 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 January 2, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…
Friday January 2, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan AveFestivals, 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 January 2, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…
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 January 3, 2026DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place

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