Dive into a quintessential Chicago holiday experience by skating around the iconic Wrigley Field as well as enjoying live music, holiday decor, classic holiday movies and more at Winterland at Gallagher Way, December 6-21, 2024. Head to the Wrigleyville neighborhood to … [Read more...] about Winterland at Gallagher Way
Free events
Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting
The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 22, 2024. This live event will fill Millenium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling lights. A 53-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce was … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Glide under the sparkling beauty of the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. The free rink is open from November 15, 2024, through February 2, 2025, weather permitting. Whirling around the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink under the city's official … [Read more...] about McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Mercado Navideno at Museum of Mexican Art
Add the colors and traditions of Mexico to your holiday shopping with a visit to the Mercado Navideno at the National Museum of Mexican Art on November 29-December 1, 2024. Explore hand-crafted gifts from Mexico including ornaments, nativity scenes, art, jewelry, apparel and toys. You won't have … [Read more...] about Mercado Navideno at Museum of Mexican Art
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The Chicago holiday season roars into gear with the 90th annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, which marches down the heart of downtown on State Street on November 28, 2024. This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because of the exciting showcase of talented performers from … [Read more...] about Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
Join the all-day celebration for five years of food, drinks and events during the Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Time Out Market, on November 16, 2024. Enjoy food and drink specials and live DJs in the West Loop neighborhood. Head to Time Out Market for festivities filled … [Read more...] about Free Time Out Market Fifth Anniversary Party
Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago's iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 31st annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival On November 23, 2024. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event … [Read more...] about Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Whether you like parades, tours, parties or old school trick or treating, there are lots of free and cheap Halloween events to explore all over Chicago. Check out everything from boat rides to shopping and fall fests in our round up below. Chicago Halloween Cruises Float … [Read more...] about Chicago Free and Cheap Halloween Events
Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Dive into the joy of the season with a visit to the Ravenswood Costume Crawl, filled with Halloween-themed fun, seasonal goods, treats and drinks on October 30, 2024. This free event will transform Ravenswood's Montrose Avenue of shops and restaurants into a spooky space for sipping, snacking and … [Read more...] about Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
The pleasures of the season will fill the field around Wrigley Stadium in celebration of the cooler temperatures and bright foliage, Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way will run from October to November 2024. The Autumn Fest includes activities and offerings like seasonally themed food and drinks, … [Read more...] about Autumn Fest at Gallagher Way
Free National Museum of Mexican Art Dia de los Muertos Chicago
Celebrate the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos or Day of The Dead with the free "Dia de Los Muertos Xicago" event organized by the National Museum of Mexican Art on October 26, 2024, in the Pilsen community. Honoring loved ones who have passed away with ofrendas or altars … [Read more...] about Free National Museum of Mexican Art Dia de los Muertos Chicago
Free Pumpkin Party at Gallagher Way
Go pumpkin hunting, dance to live music, create arts and crafts and enjoy the season at Gallagher Way's annual Pumpkin Party on October 26, 2024, in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. Bring the kids for a fun-filled day of costumes, trick-or-treating and non-stop activities. The Old Town School … [Read more...] about Free Pumpkin Party at Gallagher Way
