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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Willow Hill Lights
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wreath Pick-Up Mixer
Join the Avondale business community for this wreath-decorating mixer to help beautify storefronts with personalized holiday wreaths.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park
WHAT: The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone) is bringing a one-of-a-kind holiday experience to Lombard and Wicker Park with its Winter Wonderland Popup. From November 29, 2024, through…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago’s Bronzeville Largest Small Business Saturday Event
“Join us for the 9th Annual Small Business Saturday 🎉 in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood! Sponsored by American Express. Discover unique local shops, family activities, and holiday…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Brunch with Santa
Create unforgettable memories with family and friends at Impact Field this holiday season. Enjoy an all-inclusive brunch, with bottomless mimosas, in the Rivers Stadium Club. …
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Rogers Park’s Small Business Saturday Celebrations
Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) celebrates Small Business Saturday on November 30th starting at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Small Business Saturday will mark the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Join the Festive Fun at Roosevelt Collection Shops with Carolers and an Elf!
Roosevelt Collection Shops will be welcoming an incredible Quartet of carolers for special live performances and plenty of cheer! A playful elf will also be…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Artisan Market – Ravenswood
Shopping small, local and sustainable — is about to get a little bigger — at the Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood. Celebrate “Small Shop Saturday”…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…
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,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Walking In A Tiki Wonderland
Get ready to escape the winter chill and step into a tropical holiday oasis at Island Party’s Walking In A Tiki Wonderland! Every Friday, Saturday &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Lights of Pullman
Celebrate the joy of the season at Winter Lights of Pullman on Saturday, November 30, from 2-5PM. This free, family friendly event at Pullman National Historical Park…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Willow Hill Lights
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Experience the warmth of the season at NoMI Lounge’s Hot Chocolate Experience, launching just in time for the Lights Festival. Saturday, November 23 – Monday,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights. Experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
The Survivors Bash: Rock Your Ribbon
Hosted by Dr. Robert H. Marshall Jr. & The Survivors Circle, in partnership with Dr. Yulinaa Renee, Heal on Purpose and The Chicago Awards the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
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