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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
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
WASSAIL! An Irish-American Christmas Featuring Apollo’s Fire
About the Performance On Christmas night in Old Ireland, families and friends gathered for singing, storytelling, … and plenty of wassail. From a caroling party…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday celebrations, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
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
The Market Shop Holiday Pop-Up
Come join us for a weekend of festive shopping at Time Out Market Chicago! Get into the holiday spirit as you browse through a selection…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Aventón Navideño (Holiday Trolley)
The Little Village Special Service Area #25 (SSA #25) is excited to introduce an initiative designed to boost small businesses by encouraging the community and…
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
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holly Jolly Gingerbread Party
Celebrate the holidays at Brookfield Zoo Chicago with this family-friendly event! Hosted at the Zoo’s Discovery Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the festive…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
“Andy’s Santa Brunch” at The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan is excited to announce its Toy Story-themed “Andy’s Santa Brunch” on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m., promising holiday magic “to infinity and…
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
Cookies & Wishes: A Santa Workshop at NoMI Lounge
Saturday, December 7 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $120 Adult • $90 Child Join us for a magical, one-day-only holiday celebration at NoMI Lounge,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
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…
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
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Viceroy Chicago’s Gingerbread Jubilee
Gingerbread Jubilee December 7, 2024 Hours: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio & Viceroy Chicago Lobby Step into the magic of the season at Somerset’s Gingerbread…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Old Town presents: The Holiday Hop
Get ready to make merry like never before at the Old Town Holiday Hop! This long-awaited event will bring cheer, cocktails, and festive vibes to…
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, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Talk | On Techno and Art: Robert Hood, Arthur Jafa, and DeForrest Brown Jr.
Robert Hood, an acclaimed techno originator and founding member of Detroit’s Underground Resistance (UR) who created the commissioned soundtrack for artist Arthur Jafa’s APEX (2013),…
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