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Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
#PictureMeInTaiwan at Chicago Union Station
Come learn about Taiwan through a fun day of themed activities, immersive presentations & fun photo booths at the Great Hall of Chicago Union Station. …
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Cozy Cabin Tales
Theatre for Young Audiences @ Corn presents our newest show, perfect for young ones and the entire family! The Cozy Cabin Tales is a series…
Tours & Attractions
Andersonville Holiday Trolley
The Holiday Trolley returns to Andersonville for a festive ride around the neighborhood. Enjoy carol karaoke. Special appearance by Santa on Saturday!
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Makers Market
It’s a mini-market in a funky art space with cool people, cool products and cool vibe. Join the fun and find something unique for the…
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,…
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…
Chicago 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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
CASINO CHAOS: Immersive Art Exhibition
ESCAPADE | Exhibitions presents Casino Chaos — a fully immersive art experience set inside the chaotic beauty of a vintage-inspired casino installation. INSTAGRAM: @ESCAPADE_EXHIBITIONS or…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fireside & Family Festivities
The Lincoln Park Conservancy is pleased to announce a holiday event surrounding the winter flower show, Fireside. The event will consist of a variety of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
H&M x Confidence Apparel Holiday Style Experience
Join us at H&M’s Michigan Avenue flagship for the H&M x Confidence Apparel Holiday Style Experience, a one-day pop-up celebrating fashion, creativity, and community. This…
Tours & 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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Bollywood Groove Dance Celebration!
Join Bollywood Groove this Saturday for some cultural joy. Enjoy dance performances and then try out some fun Bollywood moves! Saturday, Dec 13th, 1 to…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Ruth Page’s “The Nutcracker”
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography by the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The House That Will Not Stand
In early nineteenth-century New Orleans, widowed mother Beartrice struggles to manage her headstrong daughters after the death of her second husband. But as the matriarch…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker
Join us this weekend at Northeastern Illinois University for three chances to see The Nutcracker! Catch the show the whole family will enjoy and kickstart…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Gnarly or Nice – Holiday Ceramics Market
We’re Gnarware, a community ceramics studio and school based in Pilsen. GNARLY OR NICE is our workshop’s annual holiday market! This is an opportunity to…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Cultural Center Open House: Intergenerational Cultural Fun!
Intergenerational audiences welcome for music, dance performances & workshops, arts & craft workshops, Open House Bingo AND the visual arts exhibitions on display.
Tours & Attractions
Chicago River Sleigh Rides with Santa!
🎅🚢 Set sail on the iconic Chicago River this holiday season with our Santa Claus Sleigh Ride Cruises! 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable experience…
Theatre & 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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!
It’s an annual holiday tradition! PlayMakers Laboratory’s is pleased to welcome back its original sketch show That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party! Playing five performances only…
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