Christkindlmarket
Through December 24th
Daley Plaza
Shop and eat at this open-air European holiday market. Peruse traditional art, handmade gifts and German foods, while choirs and carolers sing. The Christkindlmarket open to all next week it will be available in Naperville as well.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Through January 5th, 2019
Museum of Science & Industry
Head to the museum to see trees decorated to represent many cultures. Weekends will feature ethnic song-and-dance performances.
Autumn Festival, an Arts & Crafts Affair
November 22nd – 24th
Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park
See so many handcrafted and one-of-a-kind pieces at this fair and buy and bring home your favorites!
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 22nd
Millennium Park
Even Santa and Mrs. Claus will show up to the massive event that is Chicago’s annual lighting of city’s Christmas tree. See the lights and hear the Christmas choir as the season is kicked off in style.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
November 23rd
Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
Parade time! The festival will march down Michigan Avenue at 5:30PM and will be followed by a holiday fireworks show at 6:55PM.
Check out last year’s below!
Illumination
Through January 5th, 2020. Closed November 25th & 28th, December 24th & 25th
Morton Arboretum
Head to the massive nature park in the burbs to see colorful tree lights and projections on a one-mile walk. Fire pits will be set up to warm you up along the way.
Lightscape
Through January 5th, 2020. Closed November 28th and December 24th & 25th
Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe
The brand new light event at the garden that you’ll want to check out. Walk down a mile-long path and see lights in the trees and hear the music of the season.
Chicago Toy & Game Fair
November 23rd – 24th
Navy Pier
Check out the newest and hottest games and toys at this event for collectors and kids.
Randolph Street’s Holiday Market
November 23rd – 24th
1340 W. Washington Boulevard
Shop for gifts and home decor as you attend this market full of goods old and new.
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
November 23rd – 24th
Rosemont Convention Center
Vroom-vroom! Check out hundreds of cars indoor at this fall/winter-time car show.
Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
November 23rd – 24th
Rosemont Convention Center
Vroom-vroom! Check out hundreds of cars indoor at this fall/winter-time car show.
Polar Express
Through December 29th
Union Station at Jackson Boulevard
This festive one-hour train ride will take you round trip from Union station as you sip from hot coach just like you were on the Polar Express.
Chicago Attractions
Through December 31st
These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
- Aquarium + SkyDeck + Field Museum + more
- Chicago History Museum
- Children’s museum in Oak Lawn
- Segway tour: leaves Navy Pier, expires Oct. 27
Ticket deal $39 (2 hours, age 12+)
- Movie tickets at Goldstar (*minimum 2)
