Holidays

Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop

Discover the beauty of traditional Lithuanian Easter egg etching at a workshop on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The workshop runs from 1:30-3 pm and each participant should bring six hardboiled and dyed eggs to the session. Tools for … [Read more...] about Lithuanian Easter Egg Etching Workshop

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events

Chicago dives deep into St. Patrick's Day festivities, this is a city that definitely believes in the green. Celebrating Irish heritage in Chicago means not just one, but three parades. The granddaddy of them all, the downtown Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade is the … [Read more...] about Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Events

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials

Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn up the festivities for St. Pat's Day. Whether you just want to sip a pint of Guinness or … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials

Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier

Holi, the Hindu celebration that welcomes spring with vivid powders of color, will be hosted in a free event at Navy Pier as part of the Global Connections series. On Saturday, March 4, 2023, participants can throw a rainbow of colored powders outside on the South Dock, symbolizing the triumph of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier

St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way

It's the green season again! Chicago's Irish pride runs deep and there's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than at the free St. Patrick's Day events at Gallagher Way on March 12.2023. The festivities include activities for ages during this family-friendly celebration. Kick off the fun … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way

Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier

Carnival season brings parties, parades and all-out revelry in many countries around the world and this year, Chicago hosts Global Connections: International Carnivale at Navy Pier, on February 25, 2023, from 1-5 PM. Dance on down to Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom and participate in art-making, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier

Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration

Navy Pier will host a free, interactive, family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year with the event, Global Connections: Lunar New Year, on January 28, 2023. Honor the Year of the Rabbit with traditional art, dance, music and food from different Asian cultures. Discover different … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

One of Chicago's most iconic holiday traditions is viewing the holiday trees from around the world at the Christmas Around The World exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry. This year's display includes Holidays of Light, a celebration of global holidays that honor light … [Read more...] about Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

Light up the Lake at Navy Pier

Chicago's largest indoor light experience is a family fun tradition. Light Up The Lake returns to Navy Pier through January 7, 2022, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with Light Up The Lakes light displays, games, visits with Santa and more. This year, a new … [Read more...] about Light up the Lake at Navy Pier

Free Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House

Enjoy the sounds of the holiday on the biggest scale ever at the 49th annual Tuba Christmas at the historic Palmer House Hotel on December 18, 2022. Tuba players from around the world will descend upon the Grand and State Ballroom in the Plamer House to perform a spirited concert of holiday … [Read more...] about Free Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago

Holiday shopping gets a lot easier with one-of-a-kind gifts from Renegade Craft Fair in the West Loop neighborhood. This year's fair opens on December 17-18, 2022. Support local and national small businesses with a visit to the fair, which features 170 curated artists who handmake a huge array of … [Read more...] about Renegade Craft Fair Chicago

Ride the CTA Holiday Train

One of the things that make the holidays in Chicago extra special is the CTA Holiday Train. For 31 years, a festive train carrying Santa and his reindeer runs through all of the CTA lines carrying joy and food baskets to Chicago community organizations. The train runs … [Read more...] about Ride the CTA Holiday Train