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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Stroll on Madison Row
Join us to Shop Local on Madison St this holiday season. Enjoy holiday deals, treats for kids and adults and lots of cheer! Shop all…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Bazaar
Series of holiday pop-ups taking place throughout month of December featuring local businesses, holiday community programming, and decorated window displays that encourage shoppers to visit…
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
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
Living Room Sessions
The Kehrein Center for the Arts Foundation presents Living Room (LVR) Sessions in December 7th from (time) including a panel, art exhibition retail, food, beverage…
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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
Frozen Holiday Festival
Join Elsa and Anna on December 7th for our traditional event Frozen Holiday Festival! Including Frozen, Once Upon A Snowman and Olaf’s Frozen Adventure on…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Lumberland Holiday Party & Market
Join us at Rebuilding Exchange’s industrial warehouse in Chicago (1740 W. Webster Ave.) for an eco-friendly holiday celebration. Guests can enjoy food and drinks, shop…
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
Dining in the Dark at About Last Knife Restaurant
Close your eyes and awaken your senses at Arlo Chicago at Dining in the Dark, an innovative sensory dining experience at the on-site restaurant, About…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Andrew Bird Trio Sunday Morning Put-On
About the Performance With their debut project Sunday Morning Put-On, the Andrew Bird Trio takes a trip through time. Re-immersed in a longtime love of mid-century…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Holiday Pops Chicago
Experience the Magic … Holiday Pops Chicago The St. Benedict Parish Music Ministry Presents HOLIDAY POPS CHICAGO – 2024 Saturday, December 7 · 7:30pm St.…
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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
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, Tours & Attractions
Cookie Decorating with Santa
Join us for a delightful holiday cookie decorating event with Santa Claus. This intimate experience at The Guesthouse Hotel invites the whole family to interact…
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
Breakfast with Santa
Join us this December for our magical Breakfast with Santa, where holiday cheer comes to life for the whole family. On December 8th and 15th,…
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
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
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…
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