Chicago Events for Downtown & Suburbs | December 20th-22nd

 

December 20 - 22

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

 

Chicago Cultural Center Open House

 

• Dates: December 21, 1:00PM-6:00PM

• Location: The Loop, Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington St)

• Chicago Cultural Center Open House

• More Info: This winter event features giant puppet demonstrations and live performances, gallery exhibitions, short film screenings, and more!

 

Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar

 

• Date: December 22, 11:00AM-3:00PM

• Location: Hyde Park, Promontory Lounge (5311 S Lake Park Ave)

• Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar

• More Info: The second floor of the Promontory Lounge will host this event with all sorts of trinkets, wares, and eats as well as a cocktail bar and live DJ.

Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along

 

• Date: December 20, 6:00PM

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

• Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along

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

 

Little Chef’s Holiday Donut Decorating

 

• Date: December 21, 12:00PM-1:00PM

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

• Little Chef’s Holiday Donut Decorating

• More Info: Calling all young chefs! Come create festive and delicious Santa, reindeer, and snowman donuts. Ages 3 to 12.

 

Chicago SantaCon

 

• Date: December 21, 4:00PM

• Location: Fulton Market District, PB&J (205 N Peoria St)

• Chicago SantaCon

• More Info: Inspired by New York, attendees of this festive bar crawl will be dressed as Saint Nick himself! Enjoy drink specials and live DJs.

 

Chosen Few DJs Holiday Party

 

• Date: December 21, 4:00PM-11:30PM

• Location: Near North Side, VU Rooftop (133 E Cermak Rd)

• Chosen Few DJs Holiday Party

• More Info: This local music collective hosts an evening of house music!

 

SUBURBS 

 

Holiday Tea for Families

 

• Date: December 21, 10:30AM-12:00PM

• Location: Evanston, Evanston History Center (225 Greenwood St)

• Holiday Tea for Families

• More Info: Enjoy teas and a menu of sweet treats in this historic setting, while making vintage-style ornaments, listening to live piano, playing vintage games, and more!

 

Winter Solstice Dance

 

• Date: December 20, 7:00PM-9:30PM

• Location: Woodstock, The Center for the Arts (1690 S Eastwood Dr, Unit A)

• Winter Solstice Dance

• More Info: Partake in a 30-minute flamenco lesson followed by family-friendly games and a white elephant exchange. Take this chance to dress up and dance!

 

Ugly Sweater Bar

 

• Date: December 21, 5:00PM-8:00PM  

• Location: McHenry, Shop 3430 (3430 W Elm St)

• Ugly Sweater Bar

• More Info: BYO sweater or sweatshirt of choice and the bar will provide holiday elements to decorate! Showcase your garment at the McHenry Pub Crawl!

 

Lisle Indoor Market

 

• Date: December 19-21, 10:00AM-2:00PM 

• Location: Lisle, Lisle Park District Rec Center (1925 Ohio St)

• Lisle Indoor Market

• More Info: Shop local vendors and discover unique items for sale!

 

Home Alone Pop-Up Bar

 

• Date: Now - January 1, Times Vary 

• Location: Arlington Heights, Cortland’s Garage (1 N Vail Ave)

• Home Alone Pop-Up Bar

• More Info: Grab your friends and family and enjoy drinks like "the Uncle Frank", "the Wet Bandits", & "the Kevin"! 

 

Ice Rinks at the Central Athletic Complex

 

• Date: Now - December 30, Times Vary

• Location: Wheaton, Central Athletic Complex Ice Rinks (500 S Naperville Rd)

• Ice Rinks at the Central Athletic Complex

• More Info: Enjoy the skating rink during open skate and ice hockey hours!

 

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