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
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Dates: December 13 & 14, 5:00PM-10:00PM
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Location: The Loop, Chicago Athletic Association (12 S Michigan Ave)
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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
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Date: December 13, 9:00PM
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Location: Streeterville, Navy Pier South Dock (600 E Grand Ave)
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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
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Date: December 13, 6:00PM
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Location: Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (201 E Randolph St)
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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
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Date: December 6 - 28, Times Vary
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Location: Lincoln Park, PAWS Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center (1997 N Clybourn Ave)
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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
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Date: December 7, 10:00AM-5:00PM
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Location: Fulton Market District, Time Out Market (916 W Fulton Market)
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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
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Date: December 15, 11:00AM-1:00PM
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Location: Fulton Market District, Time Out Market (916 W Fulton Market)
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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
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Date: December 15, 3:30PM-5:30PM
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Location: Northbrook, Northbrook Leisure Center (3323 Walters Ave)
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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
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Date: December 14, 12:00PM-5:00PM
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Location: Huntley, Huntley Town Square (11704 Coral St)
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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
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Date: December 13 - 22, 1:00PM-4:00PM
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Location: Lombard, Lombard Historical Society (23 W Maple St)
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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
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Date: December 14, 9:00AM-1:00PM
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Location: Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Historical Museum (110 W Fremont St)
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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
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Date: December 14, 2:00PM-3:15PM
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Location: Skokie, Skatium Ice Arena (9340 Weber Park Pl)
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More Info: Gather the young people in your life to hit the indoor skating rink alongside Santa Claus!
Hootin’ and Hot Chocolate
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Date: December 13, 6:30PM
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Location: Lemont, The Forge Lemont Quarries (15185 Main St)
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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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