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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 StreetFestivals, 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.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…
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 aveFestivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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 WayFestivals, 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 detailsFriday, December 8th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 31st StreetFestivals, 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 DriveFestivals, 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 detailsFriday, December 8th
4:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.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 MichiganFestivals, 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.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…
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, 60660Festivals, 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 BlvdFestivals, 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 RoadFestivals, 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 MarketFestivals, 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 #470Festivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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.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 PlaceFestivals, 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 aveFestivals, 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 StreetFestivals, 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.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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