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Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago

This year our magical experience will be located in the NEWCITY plaza and indoor space. The campus will be filled with a combination of joyful…

Thursday December 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
NEWCITY PLAZA
1457 N Halsted St
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical

Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 25th Year!  Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…

Thursday December 5, 2024
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday December 5, 2024
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Dec5
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Dec5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Dec5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Dec5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Marche De Noel
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pioneer Court Equitable Building
401 N Michigan Ave
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
Christkindlmarket
Dec5
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,…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
Dec5

Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park.  Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…

Thursday December 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Dec5
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Thursday December 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec5
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,…

Thursday December 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Thursday December 5, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec5
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,…

Thursday December 5, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday December 5, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show
Dec5

Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show

Looking for your next love story or a fun way to meet your next hookup? Sick of meeting people on the apps and looking for…

Thursday December 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Who’s Holiday!
Dec5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Who’s Holiday!

A Comedy with a twist of rhyme Remember little Cindy-Lou Who who was not more than two. What became of that tot, after that Grinch…

Thursday December 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dec5
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…

Thursday December 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
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