A Christmas Carol
Dec29
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Christmas Carol

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you…

Monday, December 29th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
The Beauty of Chicago
Dec29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Beauty of Chicago

An ongoing showcase celebrating the people, places, and stories that define our city. Forum 301 Chicago will be hosting local Chicago artist to showcase their…

Monday, December 29th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
Holiday Magic
Dec29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Magic

We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with…

Monday, December 29th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Dec29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…

Monday, December 29th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House
Dec29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House

Celebrate the holidays in Chicago at the Sheraton Sleigh Bar, presented by Shula’s Steak House—a limited-time holiday pop-up bar located inside the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. This festive…

Monday, December 29th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E. North Water Street
Raheem DeVaughn – 20 Lessons of Love Tour
Dec29
Music & Comedy

Raheem DeVaughn – 20 Lessons of Love Tour

Get ready for a night of soulful vibrancy as multi‑platinum R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn heads to Chicago. Known for his silky vocals and heartfelt lyrics,…

Monday, December 29th
6:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
City Winery
1200 West Randolph Street
Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec29
Monday, December 29th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Clayton Horwitz at Zanies Chicago – Live Comedy Taping!
Dec29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clayton Horwitz at Zanies Chicago – Live Comedy Taping!

CLAY HORWITZ is an NYC comedian originally from Chicago. He is the star and writer of the show Clay’s Feast on Amazon Prime Video, and…

Monday, December 29th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Night Club
1548 North Wells Street
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Monday, December 29th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph St
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Dec29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…

Monday, December 29th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
Amadeus
Dec29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…

Monday, December 29th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Monday, December 29th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Stand Ups Sit Down Comedy Showcase
Dec29
Music & Comedy

Stand Ups Sit Down Comedy Showcase

Welcome to The Laugh Factory in Chicago, Illinois – the ultimate hotspot for comedy lovers! Join us on December 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM for…

Monday, December 29th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Tuesday, December 30th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec30

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…

Tuesday, December 30th
Winter Wonderfest
Dec30

Winter Wonderfest

Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…

Tuesday, December 30th
Lightscape
Dec30

Lightscape

Tickets are on sale now for all. Book in advance and secure your preferred slot; popular dates and times go fast! Step into an enchanting…

North Suburbs

Event details
Tuesday, December 30th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Dec30

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Tuesday, December 30th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Dec30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.  Discover the…

Tuesday, December 30th
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Dec30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holidays at Skydeck!

HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…

Tuesday, December 30th
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Dec30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Dec30
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Dec30
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.