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.
Polar Express
Through January 1st, 2019
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.
Illumination
Through January 1st, 2019. Closed November 23rd, 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.
Winter WonderFest
Through January 6th, 2019. Closed Christmas Day.
Festival Hall at Navy Pier
Experience winter indoors complete with ice skating, live entertainment, carnival rides and more.
Holiday Flower Show
Through January 6th, 2019
Lincoln Conservatory
Lincoln Park is the place to be this holiday season especially for the model train fans in your life. When you’re done at ZooLights, head over to the Lincoln Conservatory where you will be able to see a very festive display featuring model trains wind their way through a miniature village among poinsettias.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Through January 6th, 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.
Wonderland Express
Through January 6th, 2019
Chicago Botanic Garden
Another event for the model train enthusiast(s) in your life, the massive indoor garden will feature trains running through the plants as well as miniature buildings. Closed Dec. 25.
Caroling at Cloud Gate
Fridays through December 14th
Millennium Park
Hear, or even sing with, this festive choir that will liven up Millennium Park weekly with holiday classics.
ZooLights
Through January 6th, 2019
Lincoln Park Zoo
The holiday season comes to the zoo! See the animals and meet Santa as you take in the millions of holiday lights, ice carvings and music. There are also carousel and train rides, and food, and gift shopping. Entry is free to all.
Holiday Magic
Through December (December 8th-9th, 15th-16th, 22nd-23rd, 26th-31st)
Brookfield Zoo
See the amazing displays at the zoo! Lights, ice sculptures, carolers and more will fill the Chicago home for the animals this holiday season.
Chicago Attractions
Through December 31st
These discount prices include all taxes and fees.
- Aquarium + SkyDeck + Field Museum + more
- Chicago History Museum
- Segway Tour of Downtown Chicago (2 hours)
