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Things to do in Chicago | December 13th-15th

 

December 13 - 15

Get set for a weekend packed with diverse activities across Chicago and its suburbs! From cultural festivals to exciting outdoor events, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's what's happening:

 

CITY

 

Sauced Night Market

 

  • Dates: December 13 & 14, 5:00PM-10:00PM

  • Location: The Loop, Chicago Athletic Association (12 S Michigan Ave)

  • Sauced Night Market

  • More Info: This holiday market will feature dozens of art, food, cocktails, and retail vendors. RSVP to attend for free. Open to all ages! 

 

Holiday Drone Show

 

  • Date: December 13, 9:00PM

  • Location: Streeterville, Navy Pier South Dock (600 E Grand Ave)

  • Holiday Drone Show

  • More Info: Stop by Navy Pier for a holiday-themed drone show. For best viewing, head over to the South Dock, just west of the Wave Wall.

Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along

 

  • Date: December 13, 6:00PM

  • Location: Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (201 E Randolph St)

  • Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along

  • More Info: Join the Leo High School Choir in celebrating Chicago's diverse holiday traditions. Click the link above to view the songbook!

 

PAWS Chicago Adopt-a-Thon

 

  • Date: December 6 - 28, Times Vary

  • Location: Lincoln Park, PAWS Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center (1997 N Clybourn Ave)

  • PAWS Chicago Adopt-a-Thon

  • More Info: For this holiday season, the city's largest no-kill animal shelter will extend their hours in attempts to match 200 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens with loving homes!

 

Holiday Drag Show

 

  • Date: December 7, 10:00AM-5:00PM

  • Location: Fulton Market District, Time Out Market (916 W Fulton Market)

  • Holiday Drag Show

  • More Info: What better way to spread holiday cheer than attending this fabulous holiday event. Come see these iconic performers sleigh the stage while enjoying bottomless mimosas!

 

Kids Hot Coco with Claus

 

  • Date: December 15, 11:00AM-1:00PM

  • Location: Fulton Market District, Time Out Market (916 W Fulton Market)

  • Kids Hot Coco with Claus

  • More Info: Join in for this family-friendly, festive event! Meet Santa and customize a delectable hot chocolate from JoJo's Shakebar!

 

SUBURBS 

 

Shine: A Chanukah Celebration

 

  • Date: December 15, 3:30PM-5:30PM

  • Location: Northbrook, Northbrook Leisure Center (3323 Walters Ave)

  • Shine: A Chanukah Celebration

  • More Info: Join this community Chanukah Celebration with music, cookie decorating, and crafts. Rather you celebrate or not, all are welcome to come learn & enjoy!

 

Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl

 

  • Date: December 14, 12:00PM-5:00PM

  • Location: Huntley, Huntley Town Square (11704 Coral St)

  • Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl

  • More Info: Enjoy the views of the custom-carved holiday animation themed sculptures. Hot cocoa and s'mores will be available for purchase!

 

Victorian Cottage Christmas Tours

 

  • Date: December 13 - 22, 1:00PM-4:00PM  

  • Location: Lombard, Lombard Historical Society (23 W Maple St)

  • Victorian Cottage Christmas Tours

  • More Info: Step back in time by attending one of these 45-minute guided tours of a beautifully decorated Victorian-era cottage. 

 

Winter Farmers Market Pop-Up

 

  • Date: December 14, 9:00AM-1:00PM 

  • Location: Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Historical Museum (110 W Fremont St)

  • Winter Farmers Market Pop-Up

  • More Info: Support local vendors and stock up on your favorite products, produce, and gifts in this one-day-only winter event!

 

Skate with Santa

 

  • Date: December 14, 2:00PM-3:15PM 

  • Location: Skokie, Skatium Ice Arena (9340 Weber Park Pl)

  • Skate with Santa

  • More Info: Gather the young people in your life to hit the indoor skating rink alongside Santa Claus!

 

Hootin’ and Hot Chocolate

 

  • Date: December 13, 6:30PM

  • Location: Lemont, The Forge Lemont Quarries (15185 Main St)

  • Hootin’ and Hot Chocolate

  • More Info: A guided night hike with hot chocolate in search of owls!

 

Enjoy your weekend exploring these amazing events in Chicago and the suburbs!

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