New Year’s Eve Chicago at Paradise Park
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

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 Ave
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Fatpour Tap Works
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, 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 St
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Homeslice
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, 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 Webster
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Utopian Tailgate
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, 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 Street
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Happy Camper Wrigleyville
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, 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 St
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Happy Camper Old Town
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, 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 St
New Year’s Eve Chicago at Hopsmith
Dec31
Jan1
Festivals, 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 St
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Jan1
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…

Thursday January 1, 2026
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Jan1
Festivals, 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…

Thursday January 1, 2026
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
Pilsen Day Trip
Jan1
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 Ave
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan1
Festivals, 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 Ave
Holiday Magic
Jan1
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…

Thursday January 1, 2026
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan1
Festivals, 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 Ave
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Jan1
Festivals, 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 St
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Jan1
Festivals, 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 Rd
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Jan2
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…

Friday January 2, 2026
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Jan2
Festivals, 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…

Friday January 2, 2026
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
Pilsen Day Trip
Jan2
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 Ave
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan2
Festivals, 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 Ave
Holiday Magic
Jan2
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 January 2, 2026
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan2
Festivals, 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 Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jan2
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 January 2, 2026
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Jan2
Festivals, 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…

Friday January 2, 2026
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Jan3
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, 2026
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place