Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Start: 2026-11-29T00:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-29T23:59:59-06:00
Location: Navy Pier

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November 25, 2026: Nov25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s Drive Through Light Show located at White Sox, Rate Field opens November 19, 2026. Make holiday memories from your warm car!
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Wednesday, November 25th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
November 26, 2026: Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Hyde Park
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Thursday, November 26th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
92nd Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade steps off from Ida B Wells and State Street and continues North on State Street to Randolph. For 92 years Chicago…
Event details
Thursday, November 26th
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
State Street from Ida B. Wells to Randolph
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet at NoMI Kitchen
Gather around NoMI’s signature Thanksgiving celebration with an extraordinary holiday buffet featuring truffle and sage roasted turkey, prime rib, glazed bone-in ham, king crab, Maine…
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Thursday, November 26th
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
NoMI Kitchen
800 N. Michigan Ave
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
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Thursday, November 26th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
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Thursday, November 26th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.
Nov26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s Drive Through Light Show located at White Sox, Rate Field opens November 19, 2026. Make holiday memories from your warm car!
Event details
Thursday, November 26th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
November 27, 2026: Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Step into the magic of Wintrust Winter WonderFest, where Navy Pier comes alive with festive décor, seasonal attractions and family fun for all ages. Stroll the…
Streeterville
Event details
Friday, November 27th
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Navy Pier
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Hyde Park
Event details
Friday, November 27th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Event details
Friday, November 27th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Trashy Holiday Market
Come be dazzled by debris at the Trashy Holiday Market! Our junky jamboree features ingenious local artisans who transform trash into one-of-a-kind goods & gifts. Kick…
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Friday, November 27th
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd returns to Lincoln Park Zoo, lighting up the city’s favorite holiday tradition once again! Over 3 million lights and…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Friday, November 27th
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Event details
Friday, November 27th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s Drive Through Light Show located at White Sox, Rate Field opens November 19, 2026. Make holiday memories from your warm car!
Event details
Friday, November 27th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
November 28, 2026: Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Step into the magic of Wintrust Winter WonderFest, where Navy Pier comes alive with festive décor, seasonal attractions and family fun for all ages. Stroll the…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
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Navy Pier
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom…
Hyde Park
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
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Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago’s Legendary Small Business Saturday® Celebration in Bronzeville
Chicago’s must-attend Small Business Saturday® destination where leaders, entrepreneurs, families, supporters and shoppers gather. Join us for the 11th Annual Small Business Saturday® Celebration at…
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King Drive
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Trashy Holiday Market
Come be dazzled by debris at the Trashy Holiday Market! Our junky jamboree features ingenious local artisans who transform trash into one-of-a-kind goods & gifts. Kick…
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces Return of “Wrigleyville Wonderland,” Chicago’s Largest Holiday Pop-Up District
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Wrigleyville
N. Clark Street
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd returns to Lincoln Park Zoo, lighting up the city’s favorite holiday tradition once again! Over 3 million lights and…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drunk Christmas Carol
Drunk Christmas Carol, presented by the Drunk Shakespeare Society, brings a boozy twist on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic to Chicago for a limited run at…
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
See all events in series
182 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
182 N. Wabash Ave.
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Light Of Christmas Drive Thru
Chicago’s Drive Through Light Show located at White Sox, Rate Field opens November 19, 2026. Make holiday memories from your warm car!
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Fireworks at Navy Pier
Cozy up this winter at Navy pier with free fireworks over Lake Michigan and iconic Chicago skyline views. Catch the dazzling 10-minute display every Saturday…
Streeterville
Event details
Saturday, November 28th
8:00 p.m. – 8:10 p.m.
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Navy Pier
November 29, 2026: Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Step into the magic of Wintrust Winter WonderFest, where Navy Pier comes alive with festive décor, seasonal attractions and family fun for all ages. Stroll the…
Streeterville
Event details
Sunday, November 29th
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Navy Pier