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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…
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
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
Festive Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of scrumptious holiday-inspired treats during Festive Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago every weekend from November 29 through December 22. Tea service…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2024 Clark Street Cookie Crawl
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce kicks off the holiday season with sweet treats and festive fun at the Clark Street Cookie Crawl! Families, couples,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Gnarly or Nice
GnarWare Workshop is a community ceramics studio in Pilsen, dedicated to supporting local artists. Each year, we bring together creators to showcase their handmade work,…
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
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass A Very Brassy Christmas
About the Performance The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is North America’s premier large brass ensemble. Through its frequently rotating collective of associate artists, the Philadelphia Big…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Meet Elsa: A Frozen Fairytale Event
Elsa is coming to A Fairytale Ballet! Enjoy story time, dancing, photo opps, meet & greet time and a take home favor with your favorite snow…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mini-One-of-a-Kind Market at All Together Now
Join Ukrainian Village’s favorite bottle shop and cheese counter for an intimate holiday pop-up featuring unique, locally crafted gifts from five beloved Chicago vendors. It’s…
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
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
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
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
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…
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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