Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend, don’t miss holiday celebrations, festive markets, major concerts, jaw-dropping art exhibits, dance performances, film screenings, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Dec. 23 – 25, 2022. Please note that all events are subject to change.
Puerto Rican Christmas Market
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo in Humboldt Park is hosting its first-ever Puerto Rican Christmas Market every Saturday through Jan. 6, 2023. Find handmade goods from local makers plus fun holiday festivities.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
The Christkindlmarket Chicago is the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind outside of Europe, offering a unique shopping experience, family-friendly events & intercultural…
Light Up the Lake
Chicagoland’s largest indoor lights experience is back at Navy Pier for the holiday season. From November 25 to January 7, you can experience the magic…
Merry, Merry Chicago!
Symphony Center’s joyous musical celebration of the season is the perfect holiday tradition for the entire family. Join members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and…
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree in Millennium Park will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. from November 18 through January 9.…
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way is thrilled to announce the return of Winterland and, for the first time since launching six years ago, the extension of the holiday…
A Christmas Carol
Experience the “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent) that has delighted nearly two million theatergoers—Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With its “first-rate cast and marvelous staging…
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Our acclaimed holiday event returns, with a new path and new light-filled installations created just for the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the whimsy of nature in winter through music, light, fire, and color.
Dear Evan Hansen
DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable…
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park returns November 18 through March 5 (weather permitting). Admission is free, but online reservation tickets…
Zoo Lights
The most wonderful time of the year deserves the most wonderful event of the year! Celebrate the holidays with ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco…
The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago announced the launch of The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle art classes called Make A Holiday Masterpiece. Classes will take place on…
Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins
In this adaptation of the Caldecott Honor-winning book, A traveling troupe of actors comes to town to find no one celebrating Hanukkah. They must put on a show to save the holiday! Will they bring back the spirit of Hanukkah to the town? Will Hershel of Ostropol outsmart the goblins who haunt the old synagogue?
Winter Bryn Market
Come shop on Bryn Mawr where you’ll find makers and artists from across the city all gathered at The Winter Bryn Mawrkets! Shop everything for…
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Chicago’s beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this holiday season, a classic the whole family will treasure! Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story about…
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker
Magic is on the horizon for young Marie and the Nutcracker Prince, thanks to a visit from the charming but mysterious Great Impresario. At the…
Winter WNDRland
WNDR Museum, Chicago’s original immersive art and technology experience, invites guests to immerse themselves in the magic of the holiday season with the return of…
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical (BAC)
Chicago Kids Company’s holiday classic celebrates the 23rd year of MRS. CLAUS! A HOLIDAY MUSICAL. This show is so popular that we decided to present it…
Harry Potter: Magic at Play
This fall, wizards and witches of all ages are invited to experience and celebrate a Wizarding World of their own at Harry Potter: Magic at…
Cabaret ZaZou presents LUMINAIRE
Randolph Entertainment LLC, producer of the fan favorite Teatro ZinZanni Chicago, announced CABARET ZAZOU’s premier production, Luminaire will open on September 7, 2022. The new, groundbreaking,…
Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night
Did Santa babysit the baby Jesus? Why were the Three Wise Men so lost? The answers to these and other holiday questions are answered in…
Art on theMART
Art on theMART is queuing up new projections for 2022 that will spotlight Chicago dance and the dancers, choreographers and visual artists that bring the medium to its full potential.
Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour
Experience Jaw-Dropping Magic. Step into the grand Palmer House lobby and meet 3rd Generation Magician and Mind-Reader Dennis Watkins. Bask in the glamour of historic…
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