The Beauty of Chicago
Dec24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Beauty of Chicago

An ongoing showcase celebrating the people, places, and stories that define our city. Forum 301 Chicago will be hosting local Chicago artist to showcase their…

Wednesday, December 24th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

The magic of ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is back for a limited run this holiday season at The Chicago Theatre, December…

Wednesday, December 24th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Holiday Magic
Dec24
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 24th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Dec24
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…

Wednesday, December 24th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House
Dec24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House

Celebrate the holidays in Chicago at the Sheraton Sleigh Bar, presented by Shula’s Steak House—a limited-time holiday pop-up bar located inside the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. This festive…

Wednesday, December 24th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E. North Water Street
Tropical Wednesdays
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, December 24th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Christmas Premier Dinner Cruises on Lake Michigan
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Christmas Premier Dinner Cruises on Lake Michigan

Delight in a magical afternoon with a Premier Chicago Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Cruise for an elegant celebration on Lake Michigan. Indulge in the…

Wednesday, December 24th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again

Clownshow is proud to present Blake Montgomery in his award-winning solo production Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at Theater Wit, 1229 W.…

Wednesday, December 24th
7:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Dec24
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…

Wednesday, December 24th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
Amadeus
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Wednesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol

Manual Cinema’s awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind rendition of the Dickens classic returns to the Studebaker Theater this holiday season! Avowed holiday skeptic Aunt Trudy has been reluctantly…

Wednesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Building | Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan Avenue
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil

Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…

Wednesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec24
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 24th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Dec24
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, December 24th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…

Thursday, December 25th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Thursday, December 25th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec25

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…

Thursday, December 25th
Winter Wonderfest
Dec25

Winter Wonderfest

Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…

Thursday, December 25th
Lightscape
Dec25

Lightscape

Tickets are on sale now for all. Book in advance and secure your preferred slot; popular dates and times go fast! Step into an enchanting…

North Suburbs

Event details
Thursday, December 25th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Dec25

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Thursday, December 25th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Dec25
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, December 25th
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Dec25
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, December 25th
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Dec25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Dec25
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall