Learn where to catch holiday lights, get a selfie with Santa, and hear Christmas music. Celebrate the holidays with your family and friends.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you’ll want to find holiday gatherings near you. There are several family-friendly events in the city from catching holiday lights at the Zoo in Lincoln Park, the Bean, or even Navy Pier to Friday night caroling in Millenium Park or Ice Skating. There’s something for everyone to enjoy this season so check out our list below for some festive fun each weekend during December in Chi-Town!
Here are the highlight events for this weekend in Chicago.
Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with the venue for any changes or cancellations.
Thursday, December 1st
Brew lights
6 pm – 10 pm
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
Party for the Park – Unit Park Logan Square
6 – 10 pm
Weegee’s Lounge
3659 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Holiday Roll
5 pm – 9 pm *Roller Skating, Caroling, Holiday Lights & Selfies with Santa
Lincoln Common
2335 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Santa’s Visit
Summer House Santa Monica
11 am – 3 pm Reservations Dec 18 – Dec 23
1954 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
Holiday Movies
6 pm every Thursday in December
December 1st: Elf
December 8th: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
December 15th: Home Alone
December 22nd: Christmas Story
Gallagher Way
3637 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613
One Of A Kind Show Chicago
Now through Sat 10 am – 8 pm
Sun 10 am – 5 pm
222 Merchandise Mart Plz. Ste 470
Chicago, IL 60654
Children’s Lantern Parade at the Christkindlmarket Chicago 2022
5 pm – 7 pm
Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza
50 W Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl
5 pm – 9 pm
Belmont to Irving Park
Photos with Santa
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre
7 pm – 9:20 pm *Various Dates through Dec 30
170 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60601
Who’s Holiday
7 pm – 8:15 pm
Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Lincoln Park Conservatory 2022 Sugar Plum Winter Flower Show
Now – Jan 7
10 am – 3 pm
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N Stockton Dr
Chicago, IL 60614
Winter Flower Show: Snow Day!
Now – January 8th
10 am – 8 pm
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
ChiTown Movies Holiday Favorites Series
Dec 1-31
2343 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60608
Friday, December 2nd
Lincoln Park Holiday Festival of Spirits and Wine
11 am – 5 pm
1925 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
First Fridays Open Studios at Fulton Street Collective
5 pm – 8 pm
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60622
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along
6 pm Fridays
November 25 – December 16
Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Andersonville Winter Market
Fri at 5 pm
Sat at 4 pm
1500 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Brubeck Brothers Quartet with Catherine Russell & Camille Thurman
8 pm
Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60604
Saturday, December 3rd
Santa Hustle Chicago
9 am-Noon
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
Bentley’s Dog Nog Social
Sat 10 am – 6 pm
Sun 10 am – 6 pm
Bentley’s Pet Stuff
1201 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
Brunch with Santa
10 am – 11:30 am
West Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
West Town Winter Market
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Shopping and Photos with Santa
Homestead On The Roof (Above West Town Bakery and Roots Pizza)
1924 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Lunch with Santa
1:30 pm – 3 pm
Roots Handmade Pizza
1924 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Santa Hustle 5K and Kids Dash
Dash 8:30 am
5K 9 am
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Dr
Chicago, IL 60605
Stay Warm Winter Drive by @reconnectchicago hosted by
10 am – 1 pm
New City Moving
2929 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Donations will supports the kids at Nixon Elementary School (Hermosa neighborhood in need) and @ajustharvest (feeding anyone who’s hungry). Brunch snacks & Mimosas sponsored by @purdueclubofchicago
Irish Christmas in America
4 pm & 8 pm
Old Town School
4544 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Roscoe Village Winterfest
5 pm Tree lighting
Sat 5 pm – 9 pm
Sun 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday, December 4th
Santa Brunch
10 am – 2 pm
Carnivale
702 W Fulton St
Chicago, IL 60661
Wicker Park Sidewalk Food Tour
11 am – 2 pm
Wicker Park
Sundays through 12/25/22
Holiday Frozen Event- Meet Elsa!
1 pm
A Fairytale Ballet & Academy
Bucktown Studio
2243 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Recycled Bike Parts Ornament Craft Activity
2 pm – 4 pm
Roscoe Village Bikes
2016 W Roscoe St
Chicago, IL 60618
Visit with Santa & Santa’s Chocolate Pop-up Shop
Noon – 5pm (Dec 4-25)
The Langham, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Monday, December 5th
Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour in Chicago
8 pm – 11 pm Mon & Tue
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State St
Chicago, IL 60601
Walt Disney Birthday Celebration
5:30 pm
Walt Disney Birthplace Home
2156 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
Tuesday, December 6th
Holiday Cocktail Class Summer House Santa Monica
6 pm – 9 pm Sold Out!
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
Family Event | Guild Holiday Party
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
All of this is to say, whether you are hosting a holiday get-together or just looking to go out and enjoy yourself, Chicago has you covered with a full suite of events. So bundle up and head to the Windy City for a weekend of fun!
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