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 17, 2023. Stroll through the zoo and enjoy an illuminated holiday wonderland of animal displays and … [Read more...] about ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo $7 plus free nights
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$3 Frosty Key Tag gets you a free Frosty at Wendy’s all year long in 2024
Image: Wendy’s Purchase a cool 2024 Frosty Key Tag for just $3 and enjoy a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase every time you visit Wendy’s — from Nov. 20, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024. All you have to do is flash your key tag at checkout at participating locations. Limit one per … [Read more...] about $3 Frosty Key Tag gets you a free Frosty at Wendy’s all year long in 2024
Free Wine Tastings at Lure Fishbar
After-work happy hours and hangouts just got more exciting with the Lure FishBar's Thursday Pop-Up Wine Tastings in their River North lounge every Thursday from November 16-December 7, 2023. The free wine tastings feature bottles from specific destinations each week. On November 16, Beaujolais … [Read more...] about Free Wine Tastings at Lure Fishbar
Get free donut every Wednesday at Dunkin’ in November & December
Image: Dunkin’ There aren’t many reasons to celebrate Wednesdays. However, Dunkin’ is making “mid-week” a little sweeter and enjoyable. To get yourself through the week, treat yourself to a sweet freebie at the popular donut shop. Customers can enjoy favorites, including … [Read more...] about Get free donut every Wednesday at Dunkin’ in November & December
Chicago Artisan Market
Start shopping for the holidays and discover the best in Chicago's handcrafted goods at the Chicago Artisan Market on November 25-26, 2023, in the Ravenswood neighborhood and December 3, 2023, in the West Loop. Shop for one-of-a-kind, fashion, food, jewelry, art and home goods at this curated … [Read more...] about Chicago Artisan Market
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 17, 2023. This live event will fill Millenium Park with music, fireworks and thousands of twinkling lights. A 55-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce was selected for this … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Holiday Tree Lighting
Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Discover the history and preservation efforts of the historic Pullman neighborhood with a visit to the community's 50th anniversary exhibit, "From Wrecking Ball to National Park," at the Pullman Exhibit Hall, through December 31, 2023. View photos and artifacts and listen to an audio tour of … [Read more...] about Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
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 21, 2023, through January 7, 2024. Head to the … [Read more...] about Winterland at Gallagher Way
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 23, 2023. This free family-friendly event is highly anticipated because of the exciting showcase of talented performers from … [Read more...] about Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
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 from November 24 to December 31, 2023, for lots of interactive activities. Dive into twinkling holiday magic with Light Up The Lakes light displays, games, visits with Santa and more. This … [Read more...] about Light up the Lake at Navy Pier
Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago's iconic Michigan Avenue will shine even brighter during the 31st annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival On November 18, 2023. This beloved holiday tradition combines a parade, lights, music, tree lighting and family activities for joy-filled holiday fun. The event kicks off at 11:00 … [Read more...] about Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
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 17, 2023, through March 10, 2024. Roll around the whimsical ice skating ribbon for a more … [Read more...] about Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon
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 17, 2023. Since … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
Enjoy the creative art of origami during a free Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday afternoons on November 11 and December 9, 2023. Children and adults will discover how to transform flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional art forms during these interactive sessions. … [Read more...] about Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
Murals and Mosaics Chicago Sun Times Exhibit at Navy Pier
View an exciting showcase of murals and public art pieces in neighborhoods all over the city at the "Murals and Mosaics: An Exhibition by the Chicago Sun-Times," at Navy Pier through December 22, 2023. Stroll through the Entrance One lobby of Navy Pier and examine 50 photos that … [Read more...] about Murals and Mosaics Chicago Sun Times Exhibit at Navy Pier
