Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art and architecture events, neighborhood festivals, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, plus tons of holiday happenings like Christkindlmarket Chicago and ice skating in Millennium Park.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Dec. 6 – 8, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.
One of a Kind Holiday Show
The One of a Kind Holiday Show brings together over 600 exceptional artists, designers and makers with thousands of shoppers that love art and handmade goods. Now in its 23rd year, this is Chicago’s premier holiday shopping destination for unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list.
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…
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Chicago’s official Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Friday, November 22 at 6pm with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will remain illuminated through…
A Christmas Carol
The “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent). Rediscover the magic of Dickens’ classic with a fresh, heartwarming adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win”…
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Bundle up and belt out songs in celebration of Chicago’s diverse holiday traditions in Millennium Park’s Wrigley Square on Fridays, December 1, 13, and 20.…
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,…
Lincoln Park Zoolights
Celebrate three decades of priceless holiday memories as Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ returns for its 30th year this November. This beloved staple of…
Illumination: Tree Lights
This annual event is a spectacle of light, sound, and color against a backdrop of nature at the Morton Arboretum. Exciting features and immersive installations in this festive experience will delight all ages along a one-mile path. Warm up by a crackling fire and roast marshmallows for s’mores or stop in at the concession tent on Frost Hill for snacks and beverages.
Lightscape
Embrace the spirit and beauty of the season at Lightscape, setting the Garden aglow with light, music and art. This year’s reimagined trail takes our holiday celebration to new heights and lights with dazzling installations debuting in the U.S. for the first time. Leave your to-do list at home and make lasting memories at Lightscape.
2024 Pre-Kwanzaa Holiday Marketplace
Africa International House, USA, Inc. (AIH) is thrilled to announce its free Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration, taking place December 6-8. This vibrant weekend will honor the…
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is now open for the season! Glide across the ice in the shadow of “The Bean” and the glittering city of Chicago Christmas Tree.
Admission to the ice rink will be free, but reservations are required.
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party
Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration…
Underground Art Market
Underground Art Market is an annual winter holiday pop-up market, popping up at Revolution Brewing Taproom in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood this year. We feature artists…
Drie-cember Holiday Market presented by Refine Collective
Welcome to the Drie-cember Holiday Market! Come join us on two festive December week-ends for our holiday market. We will be open Saturday-Sunday, December 7-8, and Saturday-Sunday, December…
Marche De Noel
A Charming European Market Experience in the Heart of Chicago Immerse yourself in the magic of this European-style market on the Magnificent Mile™. Discover a…
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the Chicagoland's longest-running holiday light festival! You'll step into a wonderland of Holiday Magic, where enchanting scenes come to life…
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
The RSC’s Pericles
Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…
Wicker Park Bucktown Winter Wonderland
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce invites the community to kick-off the holiday season with a full-day of activities along Milwaukee Avenue on Saturday,…
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…
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