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Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Delight in the joy of the holiday aboard our Premier Chicago Christmas Eve Brunch Cruise. Indulge in a delicious buffet featuring savory and sweet holiday…

Tuesday, December 24th
11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Christmas Eve Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Christmas Eve Premier Plus Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Delight in the merriment of Christmas Eve reveling in breathtaking skyline views and unforgettable moments with family on our Premier Plus Chicago Christmas Eve Brunch…

Tuesday, December 24th
12:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Tuesday, December 24th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
The Nutcracker
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Nutcracker

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…

Tuesday, December 24th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol

An avowed holiday skeptic, Aunt Trudy has been recruited to channel her late husband Joe’s famous Christmas cheer. From the isolation of her Chicago home,…

Tuesday, December 24th
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Building | Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan Avenue
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec24
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,…

Tuesday, December 24th
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec24
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…

Tuesday, December 24th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Dec24
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Tuesday, December 24th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Christmas Eve Dinner at NoMI
Dec24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christmas Eve Dinner at NoMI

Tuesday, December 24 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $190 Adult • $65 Child (7-12) • Free for 6 & Under   Celebrate Christmas Eve and…

Tuesday, December 24th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec24
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,…

Tuesday, December 24th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Chicago Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Christmas Eve Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

An unforgettable celebration of holiday cheer and fine dining awaits on our Premier Chicago Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise. This festive evening on Lake Michigan features…

Tuesday, December 24th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
City Cruises Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner Cruises
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

City Cruises Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner Cruises

It’s the most magical time of the year, and City Cruises invites all loved ones to cruise the ultimate holiday experience on Lake Michigan and…

Tuesday, December 24th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Dec24
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Christmas Eve Premier Plus Dinner Cruise
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Christmas Eve Premier Plus Dinner Cruise

Come together with loved ones for a dazzling holiday celebration complete with fine dining, up-close skyline views, and unparalleled entertainment aboard our Premier Plus Chicago…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Dec24
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Enjoy one of America’s most cherished silver screen classics, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, as it finds its way to the Marriott Theatre stage this holiday…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Dec24
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Tuesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.Wednesday, December 25th
9:30 p.m.
City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises
Dec25
Tours & Attractions

City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises

Embark on an unforgettable evening filled with magic on a Holiday Fireworks or Drone Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Savor the…

Wednesday, December 25th
12:00 a.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Wednesday, December 25th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Dec25
Tours & Attractions

Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof

Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…

Wednesday, December 25th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
Dec25
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…

Wednesday, December 25th
Various locations
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