The holiday season will glow with the blue and white lights representing the Greek flag during the annual tree lighting and Christmas celebration in the Greektown neighborhood along South Halsted Street on November 22, 2026. Sing Greek Christmas carols (kalanta), greet Santa and sip hot … [Read more...] about Greektown Tree Lighting
Winter holidays
Illuminate 900 Shops Holiday Event
Chicago's tallest holiday tree will be the center of the 10th annual Illuminate 900 tree-lighting event, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation on November 19, 2026, at the 900 N. Michigan Shops in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Get ready for the ultimate holiday extravaganza with music, … [Read more...] about Illuminate 900 Shops Holiday Event
Winterland at Gallagher Way
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, November 20-December 31, 2026. Head to the Wrigleyville neighborhood to … [Read more...] about Winterland at Gallagher Way
Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting
The beloved Chicago holiday tradition of lighting the City of Chicago Christmas tree that towers over Millennium Park will kick off on November 20, 2026. This live event will fill Millennium 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
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
Whirl around the twirling ice skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park for the ultimate winter season experience. The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is open every day from November 13, 2026, through March 7, 2027. Roll around the whimsical ice skating ribbon for a more exciting ride than … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $7 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 20, 2026. Stroll through the zoo and enjoy an illuminated holiday wonderland of animal … [Read more...] about ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $7 plus free nights
Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago's iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 35th annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 21, 2026. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event kicks off at … [Read more...] about Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
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 Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, which opens on November 7, 2026 and runs through January 3, 2027. This year's display includes Holidays … [Read more...] about Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
