Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: December 2009
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Midwest Film FestivalLocation: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark st. Chicago IL The Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation's only film festival solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark in Chicago. This year-round film festival sits proudly at the center of the independent film scene in Chicago and the Midwest and is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening that community. More information can be found on the Festival website: http://www.MidwestFilm.com. The Midwest Independent Film Festival was recently named to Chicago Magazine's prestigious "Best of Chicago" list - join us every First Tuesday at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema and find out why! More info at http://www.midwestfilm.com/ |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St.. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! |
Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: AT&T Plaza-Millennium Park Cloud Gate Millennium Park is home to Chicago's newest holiday tradition - Caroling at Cloud Gate. Chicago’s holiday tradition returns on Friday nights throughout the holiday season. Chicagoans and visitors are invited to hear the beautiful voices of a variety of choral groups and join in a holiday sing-along. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=967 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us First Fridays at MCALocation: Museum of Contemporary Art-220 East Chicago A cultural and social way to end your week, the Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) "First Fridays" series offers a prelude to the weekend with music, food, drinks and stylish atmosphere. The first Friday of each month, come and put a cultural end to a long work week with the MCA’s weely occurring series enhanced with complimentary appetizers courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering and a cash bar featuring drink specials. Live music sets the scene and previews to new art exhibits provide conscious-raising, mind-expanding entertainment. More info at http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/ff.php?page=friday Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! 15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Breakfast with SantaLocation: United Club at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. Soldier Field will host its third annual Breakfast with Santa to ring in the holidays. This will be one of a few times during the year when the United Club’s fine dining is open to the public. Families will not only be able feast on a fantastic holiday breakfast, but also to visit with Santa and share some of their wishes. Former Chicago Bears player, Jerry Azumah, is slated to be on hand as well. Finally, as a special treat for all, families will be able to take part in a few other activities including a hand-made ornament contest an that will be adorned on the Stadium Holiday Tree. As well, kids will be able to decorate their own holiday cookies! All hand-made ornaments will be judged and the top 3 will be given awards! Price: Adults ($50); 3-12 ($25); 3 and Under (FREE) Reservations: Call 312.235.7162 or Email sfspecialevents@dncinc.com More info at http://www.soldierfield.net/events.aspx Breakfast with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. From Casual To Elegant - We've Got it All. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Breakfast with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day For more information, call (708) 688-8355 More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx Brunch with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Sunday, December 6, 13 and 20 Enjoy an extensive champagne brunch buffet and holiday music as you're entertained by costumed characters who will delight children awaiting Santa's arrival. If demand necessitates it, we may add more brunches. For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/brunchwithsanta.aspx 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. For more information, call (708) 688-8355 More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us The Chicago Chamber Musicians FREE First Monday Concert!Location: The Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E Washington The Chicago Chamber Musicians is excited to present our Free First Monday Concert Series. The recent First Monday Concert attracted nearly 350 audience members and filled all of the seats! We hope you will share this news so we can achieve the same audience. And once again, it's free to our community! |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm See, taste and hear the holiday cheer. Experience a traditional holiday market, based on the century old markets in Germany, in the heart of downtown Chicago. This free event features German and International vendors who display hand crafted ornaments, toys and unique gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. For further information, a detailed list for vendors, special events and entertainment please visit http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm See, taste and hear the holiday cheer. Experience a traditional holiday market, based on the century old markets in Germany, in the heart of downtown Chicago. This free event features German and International vendors who display hand crafted ornaments, toys and unique gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. For further information, a detailed list for vendors, special events and entertainment please visit http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! |
Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: AT&T Plaza-Millennium Park Cloud Gate Millennium Park is home to Chicago's newest holiday tradition - Caroling at Cloud Gate. Chicago’s holiday tradition returns on Friday nights throughout the holiday season. Chicagoans and visitors are invited to hear the beautiful voices of a variety of choral groups and join in a holiday sing-along. For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=967 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Breakfast with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 11am-9pm See, taste and hear the holiday cheer. Experience a traditional holiday market, based on the century old markets in Germany, in the heart of downtown Chicago. This free event features German and International vendors who display hand crafted ornaments, toys and unique gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages. For further information, a detailed list for vendors, special events and entertainment please visit http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! Polar Adventure DaysLocation: Northerly Island 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus FIFTH ANNUAL POLAR ADVENTURE DAYS OFFER Families THREE DAYS OF WINTER FUN At NORTHERLY ISLAND The Chicago Park District presents the fifth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12-4 p.m. on three Saturdays, Dec. 12, Jan. 23 and Feb. 20, at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus. The program is admission free. Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, watch ice sculpture carvings, and create nature-inspired crafts. Spirit of Chicago Santa Lunch CruiseLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Spirit of Chicago's vibrant Lunch with Santa Cruise has it all! Dine on our festive lunch buffet and enjoy live solos by our talented staff and engagin DJ entertainment as we cruise the lakefront and visit with Santa himself. Plus, see spectacular up-close views of Chicago's world-famous skyline, all on our warm and cozy climate-controlled decks! ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Breakfast with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx Brunch with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Sunday, December 6, 13 and 20 Enjoy an extensive champagne brunch buffet and holiday music as you're entertained by costumed characters who will delight children awaiting Santa's arrival. If demand necessitates it, we may add more brunches. For more information, call (708) 688-8355 More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/brunchwithsanta.aspx 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 For more information, call (708) 688-8355. Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 For more information, call (708) 688-8355. Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave SThree Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! |
Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: AT&T Plaza-Millennium Park Cloud Gate Millennium Park is home to Chicago's newest holiday tradition - Caroling at Cloud Gate. Chicago’s holiday tradition returns on Friday nights throughout the holiday season. Chicagoans and visitors are invited to hear the beautiful voices of a variety of choral groups and join in a holiday sing-along. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=967 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Breakfast with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us Holiday Lunch and Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Three Unique Vessels. An Unforgettable Holiday Celebration. A Holiday Cruise with Entertainment Cruises is the party everyone will be talking about. Start planning today and become a legend for a long time to come. With any budget, Entertainment Cruises has something very merry and jolly to offer. Leave your holiday visions with us, they’re in good hands. This holiday season, let Entertainment Cruises Chicago tailor an event at one of our unique venues that’s perfect for your group size and budget. From elegant and sophisticated to casual and engaging, we make planning any holiday event easy. Experience a one-of-a-kind venue with holiday packages offering seasonal menus, cocktails and amazing views of Chicago. Planning on a budget this year? Build your very own Holiday Cruise with our simple and easily customized packages, where you can add anything from bar packages to entertainment! ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php Tour of The Chicago TheatreTime: 12:00pm The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years. Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The running time for all Saturday tours is approximately 1 hour. Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people. Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site. |
Breakfast with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL. Seatings at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. each day For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx Brunch with Santa at Brookfield ZooLocation: 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, IL Sunday, December 6, 13 and 20 Enjoy an extensive champagne brunch buffet and holiday music as you're entertained by costumed characters who will delight children awaiting Santa's arrival. If demand necessitates it, we may add more brunches. For more information, call (708) 688-8355. More info at http://www.czs.org/czs/brunchwithsanta.aspx 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events. Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree. More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More Info http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Chronicles of the CursedLocation: 560 W. Grand Ave. Chicago Chicago's Scariest Haunted House Opens October 9 Chronicles of the Cursed: Hades Emerges, Chicago's premier haunted house experience opens Friday, October 9 at 560 W. Grand Avenue. The haunted house is the largest in Chicago with more than 20,000 square feet of bone-chilling monsters, ghouls, zombies, hellions, and other frightening beings. Victims will experience the rage of Hades, a killing factory, the dead coming alive, toys turning into demons, parking meters demanding blood, and other truly disturbing experiences. Chicago's largest haunted house was designed by the renowned Joe Jensen, creator of the Hades Haunted Houses. Chronicles of the Cursed: Hades Emerges is conveniently located downtown Chicago and is easily accessed by the Blue Line (Milwaukee & Grand stop) or the Grand Avenue bus. Parking is available. Admission is $20 and tickets are available online or at the door. Don't miss Chicago's largest and best haunted house experience. More info at http://www.cursedchicago.com/ Fall Fireworks CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Friday, September 18th through Saturday, October 31st. Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fall Fireworks Dinner CruisesLocation: Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago Celebrate the fall season on a Shoreline Fall Fireworks Cruise. Enjoy a dramatic, starlit Lake Michigan tour and the special fall Navy Pier fireworks displays. The special 45-minute cruises set sail at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings from Friday, September 18th through Saturday, October 31st. 13th Annual Halloween Franken Plaza @ Daley PlazaLocation: Daley Plaza Halloween is more than a day in Chicago; it’s an entire season. The city, its parks, buildings and streets are decorated and filled with an array of activities for children and the child within you. More info at http://www.chicagoween.us First Fridays at MCALocation: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Experience the sights, lights, and frights of Chicago this Halloween! Cruise aboard the spooky Seadog as you enjoy a river view featuring some of the most spectacular architecture in the world. As you cruise along the Chicago River, your eerie costumed tour guides will highlight interesting supernatural and odd occurrences from Chicago's past including; Samuel Insull's Ghost, The Fort Dearborn Massacre, The Eastland Disaster, and much more! Plus enjoy Navy Pier’s spectacular Fireworks Display when you return back to the dock. Guests of all ages are encouraged to come in costume! Seadog Haunted Tours depart at 6:15 p.m. form Navy Pier and are $26.95 plus tax for adults, and $14.95 plus tax for children ages 4 through 12. Children ages 3 and under are free. Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations can be made online at http://www.seadogcruises.com or by calling 312.822.7200 |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 14th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St 14th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago November 25 - December 24 Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/about.html Daley Plaza Santa's HouseLocation: Daley Plaza 40 W Washington Come visit Santa in downtown Chicago with the kids. See the City of Chicago's Christmas tree More info at http://www.underthepicasso.us |
ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More Info http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More Info http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports FestLocation: McCormick Place - 2300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and the Mayor's Office of Special Events presents Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival, so save the date, it's FREE and takes place December 27 & 28, 2009 at McCormick Place in Halls A & B (2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive), presented by the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District, and McCormick Place. ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More Info http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports FestLocation: McCormick Place - 2300 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and the Mayor's Office of Special Events presents Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Festival, so save the date, it's FREE and takes place December 27 & 28, 2009 at McCormick Place in Halls A & B (2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive), presented by the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District, and McCormick Place. ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More Info http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than two million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd. This holiday classic has become one of the Windy City’s must-see seasonal events Watch live ice carving then escape Jack Frost with an exotic trip past crocodiles, pygmy hippos and meerkats at the Regenstein African Journey. Animal exhibits stay open late as guests roam the beautiful grounds to take photos with Santa, prepare family crafts and enjoy the zoo’s incredible animals immersed in an atmosphere unlike any other. More Info http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php The Chicago Theatre Marquee TourLocation: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St. The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors. Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres." More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/ 15th Annual Christkindlmarket ChicagoLocation: Daley Plaza, Chicago 50 W. Washington St. Nestled in between Chicago’s downtown sky scrapers, Daley Plaza is aglow with twinkling lights and filled with red and white striped huts during the holiday season. The Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to the heart of the Windy City for the fifteenth year starting on November 24 and is open daily until December 24, 2010. . The market will be open daily from 11am to 8pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursday November 25, and Friday December 24, the market’s hours will be from 11am to 4pm. For further information please visit the official Christkindlmarket website at http://www.christkindlmarket.com or call us at (312)494-2175. Admission is always FREE! More info at http://www.christkindlmarket.com/en/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Santa HouseLocation: Daley Plaza Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! UL is also providing a Santa’s House on Daley Plaza, where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season. UL's Santa's Workshop will open in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting and offer activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes. Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded. -Wednesday, November 24: 6 - 8 pm More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/santa_house.html ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago IL 60614 One of the brightest parts of Chicago’s winter ZooLights returns in late November. ZooLights is free and open to all. Watch ice carving demonstrations, visit with Santa, savor warm drinks, enjoy cool crafts and be dazzled by more than one million beautiful lights. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only through Dec. 12. Open nightly Dec. 17 - 23 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 2. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.php |
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