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Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre
Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 26th Year! Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…
Sunday, December 21st
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont AveFestivals, 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, December 21st
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Sunday, December 21st
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StChicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Sunday, December 21st
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. EntranceTours & Attractions
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…
Sunday, December 21st
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrTheatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you…
Sunday, December 21st
2:00 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & 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…
Sunday, December 21st
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Wheel of Improv
Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…
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…
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…
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…
Monday, December 22ndCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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…
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield MallTours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Monday, December 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State StTheatre & Performing Arts
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre
Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 26th Year! Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…
Monday, December 22nd
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont AveTheatre & Performing Arts
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Beverly Arts Center
Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 26th Year! Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…
Monday, December 22nd
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655Festivals, 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 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Monday, December 22nd
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTours & Attractions
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…
Monday, December 22nd
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrTheatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you…
Monday, December 22nd
2:00 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Theatre & 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…
Monday, December 22nd
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Theatre & 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…
Tours & Attractions
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…
Monday, December 22nd
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access

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