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South Shore Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join the South Shore Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 22, for a festive Tree Lighting Ceremony at 71st Street and Stony Island Avenue to…

Tree Lighting at Solidarity Triangle

A lighting celebration featuring a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and festive lights adorning the trees in Solidarity Triangle that will serve as a focal point…

Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade in Austin that will feature live music and entertainment, family photos with Santa, free hot chocolate, and a toy…

Winter Bazaar

Series of holiday pop-ups taking place throughout month of December featuring local businesses, holiday community programming, and decorated window displays that encourage shoppers to visit…

Wreath Pick-Up Mixer

Join the Avondale business community for this wreath-decorating mixer to help beautify storefronts with personalized holiday wreaths.

Miracle on 63rd Street

A family-friendly holiday event featuring hot chocolate, an ice skating rink, toy and coat giveaways, festive decorations, a DJ, food, a holiday tree, and lights…

Puerto Rican Steel Flag Lighting Celebration

Kick off Small Business Saturday with a tree lighting celebration at La Casita de Don Pedro y Doña Lolita and a holiday pop-up event featuring…

9th Ward Christmas Crawl

The 9th Ward Christmas Crawl is a unique, community-focused event designed to showcase the cultural and historical heritage of the 9th Ward through a festive,…