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TechRise Season 4 Finale
Join us Live & In Person on Thursday, November 21st at our TechRise Season 4 Finale Pitch Competition! Six of 2024’s top TechRise Startups will…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Illuminate 900
Illuminate 900 returns on Thursday, November 21st, and promises to be the most magical kickoff to the holidays! 900 Shops converts into a winter wonderland…
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
Millennium Park Holiday Market
Enjoy shopping, live entertainment and concessions at the Millennium Park Holiday Market! The opening of the market is aligned with the 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
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, 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
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
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
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
New Year’s Eve at The Butcher’s Tap
Join us at The Butcher’s Tap for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Marri Rock the Mile
Eat! Drink! And Be Charitable! Celebrating on Friday, November 22nd from 5-8pm at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Mag Mile. Enjoy curated culinary creations, tasty libations,…
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
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Documentation of Re-Existence: Ukrainian Feminist Films
Join us for a film screening, fundraising event, and discussion of Ukrainian feminist cinema curated by the Feminist Film Festival “Filma” on November 22nd at…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Whiskies of the World Chicago
Whiskies of the World, the nation’s largest whiskey-tasting tour, will be stopping in Chicago on Friday, November 22, offering a whiskey journey like no other.…
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
Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 2024
The 15th Annual Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals provides the ultimate gathering place for enthusiasts, young and old, who have a passion for horsepower. We…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Commemorative Day | Native American Heritage Month
For thousands of years, the place now known as Chicago was a thriving center of Indigenous life. Potawatomi people lived on and took care of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Wintrust Lights Festival
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has been a beloved holiday celebration for more than 30 years. Shining bright for 32 magnificent years, The Wintrust…
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
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
For thirty-three years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival™ has been an exciting and joy-filled holiday celebration. The centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in…
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,…
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