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XO Marshmallow Pop Up
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XO Marshmallow Pop Up

Time to embrace the holiday spirit! We’re cozying up with XO Marshmallow for a River Roast Hot Chocolate Pop Up! Take a break from holiday…

Friday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
River Roast
315 North La Salle Street
Christkindlmarket
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

The traditional German-Style Christkindlmarket returns! The free outdoor holiday market has been a Chicago favorite since 1996. Enjoy international and local food, merchandise, and live…

Friday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November…

Friday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience

This holiday season, Park Hyatt Chicago invites you to NoMI Lounge for the annual NoMI Hot Chocolate Experience. Kicking off just in time for the…

Friday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago ave
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Winterland at Gallagher Way

Winterland at Gallagher Way is back and better than ever with family-friendly festivities both at Gallagher Way and inside historic Wrigley Field, including new experiences…

Friday, December 8th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fashion Outlets of Chicago’s Photos with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to experience the magic of the holiday season with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be at…

Friday, December 8th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5520 Fashion Outlets Way
Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic

Light up the festive season with family and friends at Brookfield Zoo’s 42nd annual Holiday Magic®. Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival returns from 3 to 9 p.m.…

Southwest Suburbs

Event details
Friday, December 8th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
ZooLights
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

ZooLights

This year’s ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ will include new and exciting displays, photo ops, and interactive programming all bundled up in the…

Friday, December 8th
4:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 North Cannon Drive
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

Embrace the beauty of winter and discover the brightest spot for holiday cheer during Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Starting November 10 and running…

North Suburbs

Event details
Friday, December 8th
4:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
SAUCED Night Market Before Xmas
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Night Market Before Xmas

This holiday season, say, “No, thank you,” to our Amazon overlords and grab something special for everyone on your list from Chicago’s best small business.…

Friday, December 8th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Athletic Association
12 S Michigan
Kabbalat Shabbat Chanukah Service & Potluck with Heavy Shtetl and JRC’s Junior Choir
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kabbalat Shabbat Chanukah Service & Potluck with Heavy Shtetl and JRC’s Junior Choir

6:00 – 7:00 pm Potluck Dinner 7:00 – 8:30 pm Service Celebration with Heavy Shtetl & our Junior Choir JRC Main Sanctuary Join us for…

Friday, December 8th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
JRC- Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge st.
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

13th Floor Chicago has transformed the beloved haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. Horrifying Christmas characters will…

Friday, December 8th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
The Ol’Factory Festival of Physical Theatre
Dec8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Ol’Factory Festival of Physical Theatre

Probosics Theatre Company presents the first ever Ol’Factory Festival of Physical Theatre. See dozens of performers in six different dazzling productions at two neighborhood venues…

Friday, December 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Disney100: The Exhibition
Dec9
Dec10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Disney100: The Exhibition

⭐ The Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of historical and special treasures, works of art, artifacts, costumes, and memorabilia with the launch of Disney100:…

Saturday, December 9th
9:00 a.m.Sunday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Kids Club Holiday Event
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kids Club Holiday Event

Holiday Kids Club is excited to welcome Mrs. Claus for Christmas storytime, cookie decorating, crafts, balloon twistables, and a dance party. We’re celebrating families with…

Saturday, December 9th
10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
North Riverside Park Mall
7501 West Cermak Road
Holiday Pajama Brunch with Lizzy J Cafe
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Pajama Brunch with Lizzy J Cafe

Time Out Market Chicago and Lizzy J Cafe are celebrating the holidays by throwing a Pajama Brunch on Saturday, December 9th from 10am – 2pm! Slip into your coziest…

Saturday, December 9th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton Market
The One of a Kind Holiday Show at The MART December 7-10th
Dec9
Dec12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The One of a Kind Holiday Show at The MART December 7-10th

The One of a Kind Holiday Show and Sale® Chicago is proud to announce its return to THE MART, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th…

Saturday, December 9th
10:00 a.m.Tuesday, December 12th
7:00 p.m.
Merchandise Mart
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza #470
XO Marshmallow Pop Up
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

XO Marshmallow Pop Up

Time to embrace the holiday spirit! We’re cozying up with XO Marshmallow for a River Roast Hot Chocolate Pop Up! Take a break from holiday…

Saturday, December 9th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
River Roast
315 North La Salle Street
Christkindlmarket
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

The traditional German-Style Christkindlmarket returns! The free outdoor holiday market has been a Chicago favorite since 1996. Enjoy international and local food, merchandise, and live…

Saturday, December 9th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Ice Skating at Parkway Bank Park

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November…

Saturday, December 9th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience

This holiday season, Park Hyatt Chicago invites you to NoMI Lounge for the annual NoMI Hot Chocolate Experience. Kicking off just in time for the…

Saturday, December 9th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago ave
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Winterland at Gallagher Way

Winterland at Gallagher Way is back and better than ever with family-friendly festivities both at Gallagher Way and inside historic Wrigley Field, including new experiences…

Saturday, December 9th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
The Shops: Holiday Weekend 1
Dec9
Dec10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Shops: Holiday Weekend 1

FashionBar LLC presents The Shops! The Shops – is a boutique by FashionBar Chicago taking place in the hottest and high-end retail area in Water…

Saturday, December 9th
11:00 a.m.Sunday, December 10th
6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant’s Lunch with Santa
Dec9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant’s Lunch with Santa

Santa baby, hurry to The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant! The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, located at 1401 S Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, invites families to…

Saturday, December 9th
11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
1401 S. Michigan Avenue
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