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Name |
Description |
Address |
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900 North Michigan Shops |
Holiday shopping at over 70 stores, including Bloomingdales department
store. |
900 N. Michigan Avenue |
|
A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater |
A Christmas Carol, the timeless tale of Scrooge, is playing at the Goodman
Theater from November 17 through December 30. |
170 N. Dearborn Street |
|
Art Institute-Wreathed Lions |
Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, the Lion statues on the steps of
the Art Institute are ceremoniously wreathed, marking the start of the
holiday season in Chicago. Stop by to get a glimpse of the adorned lions
and be sure to check the Art Institutes web site for holiday happenings. |
111 S. Michigan Avenue |
|
Carriage Rides |
Cozy up with your sweetheart under a warm blanket and take a scenic downtown
carriage ride. The horses are waiting for you at Michigan & Chestnut! |
Michigan Avenue and Chestnut Street |
Chicago Place
|
Holiday shopping at over 45 stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue department
store and Michigan Avenue's largest food court. |
700 N. Michigan Avenue |
Chicago |
|
Chirstkindl Market |
From November 22 through December 24, the Christkindlmarket transforms Daley
Plaza into a unique holiday village offering fun, excitement and German
Gemutlichkeit. |
55 E. Randolph Street |
|
Daley Center Tree and Santa's House |
From November 22 to December 24, visit Santa at Santa's House at Daley
Center Plaza and see the 87-foot Holiday Tree with hundreds of ornaments and
thousands of lights. |
55 E. Randolph Street |
|
Ghirardelli Chocoloates |
Stop in and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or a gooey hot fudge
sundae. |
830 N. Michigan Avenue |
|
Hancock Holiday Mountain Railroad |
The 13th Annual Hancock Holiday Mountain Railroad is on track! This
elaborate, miniature railroad exhibit showcases twelve model freight and
passenger trains running through 1,400 square feet of snow-covered trees,
mountains, and towns decorated for the holidays. We recommend that all
observatory visitors check out this complimentary display between 9 a.m.-9
p.m. |
875 N. Michigan Avenue |
|
Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker |
Chicago's most popular family holiday entertainment: Robert Joffrey's
glorious production, with enchanting Victorian scenery and costumes, Gerald
Arpino's thrilling waltzes of the Snowflakes and Flowers, dozens of dancing
and singing children, and the incomparable Joffrey dancers, creating a
spectacle children of all ages will cherish forever. |
50 E. Congress Parkway |
|
Lincoln Park Zoo - ZooLights |
The Lincoln Park Zoo becomes illuminated for the holidays! Visit the zoo
for family fun and a visit with Santa. Admission is free. |
2001 N. Clark Street |
|
Magnificent Mile Lights |
Each year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving(Nov. 18th), the holiday
season begins as the trees along the Magnificent Mile are illuminated with
more than a million lights. |
Michigan Avenue and Huron Street |
|
Macy's Holiday Window Display |
Beginning November 11th, the already extraordinary Macy's on State Street
window displays will be transformed into a magical, animated story. Enhanced
by the music of the classic Disney film, the story of P.J. Travers' Mary
Poppins will come to life in the form of hand-sculpted mechanical figures
and more than 300 strands of lights and special decorations. The Mary
Poppins theme will continue inside Macy's on State Street as well, with
special large-scale displays adorning fixtures along the grand main aisle
and collectible merchandise for sale. |
111 N. State Street |
|
Macy's Walnut Room Lunch |
Sharing a special meal enhanced by the dazzling Great Tree in the Walnut
Room is a magical holiday experience that has delighted guests for more than
80 years and has become a multigenerational tradition for many families.
Beginning on the Monday following Thanksgiving until January 1, the Walnut
Room adds breakfast service to its lunch and dinner service. The Walnut
Room is not open on Thanksgiving or Christmas. |
111 N. State Street |
|
Millennium Park Ice Skating |
From mid-November through mid-March, McCormick Tribune Plaza becomes a
16,000 square foot ice skating rink. Skating is free to the public, skate
rentals are available. |
55 N. Michigan Avenue |
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Navy Pier - Winter Wonderfest |
A true winter wonderland - featuring an ice skating rink, hundreds of trees,
thousands of lights, entertainment and more. |
600 E. Grand Avenue |
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Odyssey Cruise Holiday Package |
For individuals or groups, choose a lunch, dinner or midday cruise featuring
holiday foods and décor. |
600 E. Grand Avenue |
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A Christmas Carol at Drury Lane |
Since its debut in 1978, millions of Chicagoans - adults and children alike
- have been thrilled by this timeless tale of Scrooge and his voyage into
Christmas past, present, and future. Critics laud it and audiences applaud
it. |
175 E. Chestnut Street |
|
Water Tower Place |
Holiday shopping at over 100 stores, including Marshall Field's and Lord &
Taylor department stores. |
835 N. Michigan Avenue |
|
Westfield North Bridge |
Holiday shopping at over 50 stores, including Nordstrom department store and
the LEGO store. |
520 N. Michigan Avenue |
