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Bronzeville’s Takeover on Small Business Saturday
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bronzeville’s Takeover on Small Business Saturday

“Join us for the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday 🎉 in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood! Sponsored by American Express. Discover unique local shops, family activities, and holiday…

Saturday, November 29th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King Drive
Small Business Saturday
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Small Business Saturday

Celebrate 15 years of supporting small businesses with discounts and promotions throughout the district.

Saturday, November 29th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Christkindlmarket
Nov29
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 29th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Holiday Magic
Nov29
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 29th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Nov30
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 30th
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Christkindlmarket
Nov30
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,…

Sunday, November 30th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Holiday Magic
Nov30
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…

Sunday, November 30th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov30
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…

Sunday, November 30th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Letter to Santa
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Monday, December 1st
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec1
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…

Monday, December 1st
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Christkindlmarket
Dec1
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,…

Monday, December 1st
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Holiday Magic
Dec1
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…

Monday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec1
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…

Monday, December 1st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Letter to Santa
Dec2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec2
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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Christkindlmarket
Dec2
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,…

Tuesday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Holiday Magic
Dec2
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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec2
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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Letter to Santa
Dec3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Wednesday, December 3rd
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec3
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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Christkindlmarket
Dec3
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,…

Wednesday, December 3rd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Holiday Magic
Dec3
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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec3
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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Letter to Santa
Dec4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Thursday, December 4th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
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