Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: December 2010
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 |
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 |
Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: Millennium Park Sing along with acclaimed Chicago choral groups as they fill the night with joyous holiday favorites during Caroling at Cloud Gate, every Friday at 6 pm from November 26 through December 17. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=1209 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/ First Fridays at the Museum of Contemporary ArtLocation: 220 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago 60611 A variety of events at the Museum of Contemporary Art each month. Check their website for details of the upcoming event. More info at http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/ff.php?page=friday More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at 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 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 |
4th Annual Holiday Breakfast with SantaLocation: Soldier Field-United Club-1410 S. Museum Campus Dr Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., hosts its fourth annual Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. in the United Club for about 600 guests. The lavish brunch will be one of the 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-themed breakfast, but also visit with Santa and his elves. At the stadium, children under age 12 can decorate holiday cookies or take part in other interactive festivities. Families are encouraged to bring their own ornament to decorate the stadium tree. The top three handmade ornaments will receive prizes. "We invite everyone to take advantage of this unique holiday event as it’s a special opportunity to experience this historic venue.", said Timothy J. Mitchell, General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District. More info at http://www.soldierfield.net/content/breakfast-santa-hosted-dominicks 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. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Oak Park WinterFest 2010Location: Harlem & Lake St, Oak Park, 60302 On December 4th Downtown Oak Park will be transformed into a multi-cultural holiday festival for the entire family. Shop and dine from place to place and explore wonderful store fronts that highlight an array of holiday greetings and traditions. Inside select businesses you’ll be delighted by live performances from fabulous entertainers from around the globe. All day Entertainment in 15+ businesses. Warming Tent, 10:00-5:00pm St. Nicholas, 12:00-4:00pm International Cookie Walk, 11:00-4:00pm Canterbury Carolers, 1:00-3:00pm Ice Sculpture Demo, 12:00-2:00pm More info at http://www.downtownoakpark.net/special_pages/winterfest.html Santa Arrives By Boat to Navy PierLocation: Dock Street, Navy Pier Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in grand fashion with a winter fireworks tribute as they dock at Navy Pier. They are welcomed at the Grand Staircase by the Mayor of Winter WonderFest and a cast of holiday characters to mark the lighting of the holiday season at Navy Pier! Festivities begin at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public. 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 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 |
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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at 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 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 |
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. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
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/ 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.czs.org/czs/breakfastwithsanta.aspx More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
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/ Chicago Farmers MarketsLocation: Downtown Chicago & Other Locations Chicago's Scariest Haunted House Opens October 9 Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/chicago_farmers_market.html |
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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at <http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
Caroling at Cloud GateMillennium Park 1st Ave between Ogden Ave & 31st St-Brookfield, ILSing along with acclaimed Chicago choral groups as they fill the night with joyous holiday favorites during Caroling at Cloud Gate, every Friday at 6 pm from November 26 through December 17. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=1209 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 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 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. |
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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Polar Adventure DaysLocation: Northerly Island-1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus 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, create winter-themed art, learn the science behind snow formations and enjoy music from the Old Town School of Folk Music. With enough snow, participants can snowshoe and cross country ski around the Island. Participants can also go inside for free hot chocolate (while supplies last for the first 500 guests.) 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 Santa Lunch CruiseLocation: Navy Pier Spirit of Chicago Santa Lunch Cruise - December 11th, 2010Spirit 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 engaging 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 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 |
Chicago Farmers MarketsLocation: 560 W. Grand Ave. Chicago Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. More info at http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/chicago_farmers_market.html |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 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 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/ 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 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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
14th 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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
14th 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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
Adler After DarkLocation: Adler Planetarium - 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive Kick-off your weekend early every third Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Adler Planetarium's 21+ event, Adler After Dark. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers against the award-winning view of the Chicago skyline seen only from the Adler. Amble around the Adler's exhibitions or take in a sky or space show. See Saturn's rings or Jupiter's great red spot with your own eyes using the Adler's telescopes. Adler After Dark is the only time you can peek through the Doane Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the Midwest accessible to the public. Great for groups and makes for a very original first date, Adler After Dark has something for everyone! More info at http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/experience/events/afterdark 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 More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events More info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: Millennium Park Sing along with acclaimed Chicago choral groups as they fill the night with joyous holiday favorites during Caroling at Cloud Gate, every Friday at 6 pm from November 26 through December 17. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=1209 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/ Caroling at Cloud GateLocation: Millennium Park Sing along with acclaimed Chicago choral groups as they fill the night with joyous holiday favorites during Caroling at Cloud Gate, every Friday at 6 pm from November 26 through December 17. More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=1209 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 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. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm More info at http://www.lpzoo.org/eve_zoolights.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 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 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. |
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 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 |
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 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
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/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm ZooLightsLocation: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago 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 |
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: Thursday, December 9. 2010- Lobby Tours Only Thursday, December 16, 2010- No Tours 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/ More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Chicago Sports FestLocation: McCormick Place 2010 Sports Fest plans will be available sometime in 2010. More info at http://www.chicagosportsfest.us |
More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. 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 More Info http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Chicago Sports FestLocation: McCormick Place 2010 Sports Fest plans will be available sometime in 2010. More info at http://www.chicagosportsfest.us |
More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland with a series of free seasonal festivities. Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
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. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Thursday, December 9. 2010- Lobby Tours Only Thursday, December 16, 2010- No Tours 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 http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php More Holiday EventsLocation: Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm |
More Holiday EventsLocation:Various Chicago Locations Check out our complete list of Chicago holiday events. See http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-holiday-events.htm Navy Pier's New Year's Eve BashLocation:Navy Pier-Festival Hall Winter Wonderstage Families can ring in the New Year, a little bit early! Navy Pier presents a spectacular all-ages showcase of hip-hop dance, live music, and more at the Winter WonderStage. The celebration begins at 6:00pm and culminates with a special 8:15pm Family Fireworks show outside on Dock Street. More Info http://www.winterwonderfest.com/entertainment.html New Year's Eve FireworksLocation:Navy Pier 8:15pm - New Year's Eve Family Fireworks Families can ring in the New Year a little early with this spectacular fireworks display to end the New Year's Eve Family Bash. Midnight - New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Welcome in 2011 with Chicago’s only lakefront fireworks show on New Year's Eve. More Info http://www.winterwonderfest.com/entertainment.html New Year's Eve Fireworks Dinner CruisesLocation:Navy Pier Ring in 2011 on the water with Entertainment Cruises, Chicago. Let us throw a New Year’s Eve bash you and your guests will always remember. With wonderful dining, entertainment, dancing, dazzling views of the skyline and more, you won’t want to miss this. Choose among Chicago's top cruise boats, including Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago and Mystic Blue. |
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