The most wonderful time of the year is here! Chicago is known for its extraordinary atmosphere at Christmastime, and our complete holiday guide will help you make the most of the season.
Ice Skating
Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park
Sky Rink at the Peninsula Hotel
Ice Rink at Navy Pier Winter Wonderfest
Holiday Markets
Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza
Chicago Art Girls holiday pop-up shop
The Night Market Before Christmas at the Chicago Athletic Association
One-of-a-Kind Show at the Merchandise Mart
Winter Festivals
Polar Palooza in Rogers Park
Holidays on the Square in Logan Square
St. Lucia Festival of Lights in Andersonville
Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier
Winter Flower & Train Show at Lincoln Conservatory
Holiday Lights
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Holiday Lights Tour by the Chicago Architecture Foundation
Christmas Trees to See
City’s Official Tree in Millennium Park
The Great Tree in the Walnut Room at Macy’s on State
Entertainment
Old Christmas Movies at the Music Box Theatre
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
“A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre
“It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio broadcast
“It’s a Wonderful Life” in Concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Handel’s Messiah at the Harris Theater (also the DIY Messiah)
The Christmas Schooner at the Mercury Theater
Second City’s “Holidazed and Confused”
“The Annoyance Christmas Pageant” at the Annoyance Theatre
Caroling at the Bean in Millennium Park
Jingle Jamz at Navy Pier
Santa Sightings
SantaLand at Macy’s on State
Santa at 900 N. Michigan Shops
Santa on the CTA Holiday Train
The Polar Express train ride with Santa
Santa at ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Santa at Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier
Festive Museum Exhibits
Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry
Holiday Thorne Rooms and Neapolitan Crèche at the Art Institute
Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Aquatic Show at the Shedd Aquarium
High Tea
Palm Court at the Drake
The Lobby at the Peninsula
Pavilion at the Langham
Allium at the Four Seasons
The Commons Club at the Virgin Hotel
Deca at the Ritz-Carlton
Lockwood at the Palmer House
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