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.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Dec30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Dec30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas

Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
Pilsen Day Trip
Dec30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Pilsen Day Trip

We’re excited to host a Pilsen Day Trip Passport for visitors to shop local, shop small for their holiday shopping needs or for anyone who…

Tuesday, December 30th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Dec30
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Tuesday, December 30th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Dec30
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Tuesday, December 30th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
A Christmas Carol
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
The Beauty of Chicago
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Forum 301 Chicago
301 W Ohio
Holiday Magic
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
Improvised Christmas Carol
Dec30
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Christmas Carol

In a cuckoo-bananas world, sometimes we all just need a good ‘ol fashion morality check. It’s time for Ebenezer Scrooge to get another supernatural wake-up…

Tuesday, December 30th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Tuesday Good Show
Dec30
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 30th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
Amadeus
Dec30
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…

Tuesday, December 30th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders
Dec30
Tuesday, December 30th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
Fresh Faces of Chicago
Dec30
Music & Comedy

Fresh Faces of Chicago

Welcome to The Ground Name, your go-to destination for live events in Chicago, Illinois! Join us on December 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM for an…

Tuesday, December 30th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway