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
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Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Travel to Whoville, sip themed cocktails and grab photos with the Grinch himself during a high-spirited holiday pop-up, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas at Moe's Cantina in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The festivities run through December 30, 2023. Get ready for a jolly time that … [Read more...] about Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley for Ravenswood Events
Hop aboard the Ravenswood Holly Jolly Trolley and roll through the neighborhood for Small Business Saturday holiday shopping and three pop-up markets on November 25, 2023. Feel the spirit of the season as you ride on three different trolleys across the neighborhood from 11 am- 5 pm. Stops … [Read more...] about Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley for Ravenswood Events
Discount House Music New Years’ Eve Party
There's no better way to celebrate New Years' Eve in Chicago than with the house music that was birthed here. Jack your body to grooves from legendary house DJs at Bourbon on Division on December 31, 2022, in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Dance into the new year with Chosen Few DJs Wayne … [Read more...] about Discount House Music New Years’ Eve Party
Free Puerto Rican Christmas Market
Chicago's first Puerto Rican Christmas Market arrives in Humboldt Park with artisan goods, traditional gifts from 15 artists, and free workshops. The market runs every Saturday through January 6, 2023. Hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, the Puerto Rican Christmas Market highlights … [Read more...] about Free Puerto Rican Christmas Market
Chicago Toy & Game Fair
Tis' the season to be jolly and there's nothing jollier than the largest gathering of toy and game enthusiasts in North America. Join the 20th annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair at the Stephens Convention Center on December 10-11, 2022. Experience a wonderland of play and games including … [Read more...] about Chicago Toy & Game Fair
Free Santa Photo at Pet Smart
Make sure your pet joins in on the holiday fun with a free photo with Santa at Pet Smart. Bring your pet in for a heartwarming photo at participating stores through December 18. 2022. During the first three weeks of December, make an appointment at your local Pet Smart and bring your fur … [Read more...] about Free Santa Photo at Pet Smart
Navi Arts Festival at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts
The rich traditions of Puerto Rican holiday celebrations come to life at the Navi Arts Festival at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, November 19-20, 2022. Explore all the elements of a Puerto Rican Christmas, with food, live music, art workshops and hand-crafted gifts from … [Read more...] about Navi Arts Festival at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts















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