Lincoln Park Conservatory's beloved Winter Flower Show will explore the ethereal beauty of the Nutcracker Ballet with this year's show, "Sugar Plum," which runs from November 25, 2022-January 7, 2023. Roam through the rosy splendor of pink poinsettias and purple heart spiderwort surrounded by … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show
Holidays
Garfield Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show
The Chicago holiday season is never complete without the natural beauty of the Garfield Park Holiday Flower Show. This year's theme is Snow Day and supplies frosty and flowery delight from November 25, 2022-January 8, 2023. Stroll through the illusion of a snow-covered garden with white, silver … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Holiday Flower Show
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 25-27, 2022. Explore hand-crafted gifts from Mexico including ornaments, nativity scenes, art, jewelry, apparel and toys. You won't have to worry … [Read more...] about Mercado Navideno at Museum of Mexican Art
Andersonville Winter Market and Holiday Trolley
Get ready for the holidays with Swedish goods and hand-crafted gifts at the second annual Andersonville Winter Market on December 2-4, 2022. Roam through the Andersonville business district with a free holiday trolley that runs all weekend. Sip on steaming cups of Simon's Tavern glogg … [Read more...] about Andersonville Winter Market and Holiday Trolley
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Celebrate the season with festive live concerts every Friday with the Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along starting on November 25, 2022. Join a diverse group of choirs and ensembles as they light up the park with music. The holiday Sing-Along kicks off every Friday from 6-7 pm, … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
You don't need to travel to visit a charming European Christmas market because Chicago hosts the most authentic European holiday market outside of Europe. Christkindlmarket brings the sights, scents and sounds of a German holiday market to Chicago, opening on November 18, 2022. Since … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $5 plus free nights
Lincoln Park Zoo's annual Zoo Lights is the highlight of Chicago's holiday season with hundreds of lights twinkling across the grounds. Tickets are on sale now for the event which opens on November 19, 2022. Stroll through the zoo and enjoy an illuminated holiday wonderland of animal displays and … [Read more...] about ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $5 plus free nights
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The Chicago holiday season roars into gear with the 88th annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, which marches down the heart of downtown on State Street on November 24, 2022. This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because of the exciting showcase of talented performers from … [Read more...] about Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Free Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier
Spend Halloween trick or treating at Navy Pier and enjoy interactive art and performances during Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier on October 29, 2022. Put on your costume and stop by 30 indoor candy stations during this all-day, free event. Besides sweet treats, look out for aerial … [Read more...] about Free Slightly Spooky Saturday at Navy Pier
Ghosts of Chicago Night Walk
Join a ghost tour, treasure hunt and outdoor escape game all at once, with the Ghosts of Chicago: Night Walk of the Damned with the Questo app from October 26-31, 2022. Follow the trail of the most haunted spots in Chicago with the self-guided Ghosts of Chicago walking tour. Download the app and … [Read more...] about Ghosts of Chicago Night Walk
No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up
Dive into the joy of the season with a visit to the No Ticks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up, filled with Halloween-themed fun, seasonal goods and free candy and games on October 29, 2022. This free event will transform Ravenswood's Ainslie Arts Plaza into a colorful space to browse fall food items, … [Read more...] about No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Pop-Up
Halloween House Music Party
Halloween just got more spirited with a special Haunted House Music Halloween Party on October 28, 2022. Chicago's homegrown sound will pump through a night of ferocious beats and non-stop dancing in the Wicker Park neighborhood. The legendary Chosen Few DJ Terry Hunter will spin records … [Read more...] about Halloween House Music Party
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