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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…
Wednesday December 11, 2024Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Pioneer Court Equitable Building
401 N Michigan AveFestivals, 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…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663Festivals, 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
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
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,…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Catalog Holiday Market
Join Willis Tower for their annual Holiday Market, featuring a diverse selection of vendors and special offerings from select Catalog retailers. This year’s Catalog Holiday…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Willis Tower, Catalog (Level 1)
233 South Wacker DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | CHAEYOUNG PARK, PIANO
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | CHAEYOUNG PARK, PIANO Program Johann Sebastian Bach; tran. Antonio Vivaldi – Sicilienne, from Concerto in D minor, BWV…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.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
Culinary Expressions: A Journey Through Time
Immerse yourself in an evening where culinary artistry transports you back to a revolutionary time; inspired by the Impressionist collection at The Art Institute of…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Bucktown Holiday Mixer
Join us for a festive celebration as we toast to 2024! Enjoy live music and great company, and take a chance at the annual raffle.…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee AveFestivals, 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,…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
“River Wonderland cabaret”, presented by Working In Concert and Rockwell on the River
Working In Concert presents a pre-season show on Wednesday, December 11, at the beautiful Rockwell on the River. Songs of River Wonderland to celebrate the…
Wednesday December 11, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Coca-Cola is Bringing Real Magic to Chicagoland
For nearly three decades, the Coca-Cola Caravan has marked the official start of the festive season. From December 11 to December 15, Coca-Cola will bring…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Play Days at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
This December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is offering three toddler classes on Thursday mornings called Winter Play Days! These classes are for children ages 1-3 and…
Thursday December 12, 2024
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf RdFestivals, 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…
Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663Festivals, 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…
Thursday December 12, 2024The Original Rainbow Cone Lombard (498 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148) The Original Rainbow Cone Wicker Park (1750 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622)
498 E Roosevelt RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Catalog Holiday Market
Join Willis Tower for their annual Holiday Market, featuring a diverse selection of vendors and special offerings from select Catalog retailers. This year’s Catalog Holiday…
Thursday December 12, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Willis Tower, Catalog (Level 1)
233 South Wacker DriveFestivals, 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…
Thursday December 12, 2024Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…
Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln 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,…
Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…
Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln AveFestivals, 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
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…
Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Pioneer Court Equitable Building
401 N Michigan Ave
