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Check all the gifts off of your shopping list, and then treat yourself to world-class attractions and entertainment.

The Hiphop Nutcracker

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hiphop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Learn More

Beyond the Nutcracker at The Athenaeum

A classic holiday tradition with a Ballet 5:8 twist comes to Chicago this season. Join Emma and Uncle Abrahms as they embark on a miraculous journey through time and discover what Christmas is all about. Learn More

Holiday Specials at The Dearborn

Start a new holiday tradition and warm from within with The Dearborn's hot beverages and tasty snacks, and come back for their beautiful a la carte brunch menu with something for everyone. Learn More

Archetypes: A Designed Object Pop-Up Shop

As a seasonal extension of the CAC Design Store, the center’s entry space will be transformed into a gallery featuring prototypes, passion projects, and other one-of-a-kind items produced by the Chicago architecture and design community. Learn More

Millennium Park Holiday Art Market

Enjoy shopping, live entertainment and concessions at the Millennium Park Holiday Art Market! Learn More

Underground Donut Tour

The Underground Donut Tour is the perfect gift for yourself or those you love. What better way is there to discover downtown Chicago than with delicious donuts, warm hot chocolate, your loved ones and something you didn’t have to plan yourself? Learn More

Holiday Rhythms at the Jazz Showcase

As a part of the 35th Anniversary Season, The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents an all new HOLIDAY RHYTHMS, December 4 & 18, at the legendary Jazz Showcase! Learn More

Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker

A jazz-steeped reimagining of the classic tale, this Nutcracker sends a stirring message that champions individuality and the journey to find the power of your unique self: “Go find what makes you different to find your magic”. Learn More

Holidays at The Italian Village

Celebrate the Holidays Under the Twinkling Lights of The Village. Learn More

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The musical

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Learn More

Happy's Holiday Pop-up Bar

Happy’s is an all-out explosion of all things holiday: over-the-top decor, warm vibes, seasonal tunes, and as many twinkling lights as possible. Learn More

Cindy's Holiday Cookie Pre-Orders

Chicago Athletic Association and Cindy’s Pastry Chef, Yami Mercado, brings back a holiday favorite with Holiday Cookie Tins, returning this year for a limited time. Learn More

Christmas Candlelight Tours at Glessner House

Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at Glessner House! Specialty tours showcase Christmas customs from the Gilded Age. Learn More

Catalog Marketplace at Willis Tower

Join Willis Tower for their annual Holiday Market, featuring a diverse selection of vendors and special offerings from select Catalog retailers. Learn More

ShopColumbia's 15th Annual Holiday Market

ShopColumbia, Columbia College Chicago’s art boutique is hosting its 15th Annual Holiday Market. The Holiday Market is a month-long showcase featuring original works by Columbia artists. Learn More

A Chanticleer Christmas

The beloved, Grammy-winning men’s chorus brings its “rich, intricately blended sound” (Washington Post) to its signature holiday celebration. Learn More

Holiday Events at LM Studio

Celebrate the holiday season with a cocktail reception at one of LM's beautiful event venues. Learn More

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming back to the Auditorium Theatre. Learn More

Block 37 Shops

Cross items off of your holiday gift lists at Block 37, a hip & urban shopping, dining and entertainment destination, spread out over an entire block in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Learn More

Medieval Torture Museum

Experience something different this holiday season! The emotions inspired by the ''Medieval Torture Collection'' will transport you back in time hundreds of years to some of the most miserable moments in human history. Learn More

Museum of Illusions

This holiday season, give your family the gift of experiencing a totally immersive, captivatingly cool, and mind-bending museum. The best kind of holiday magic can be found at Museum of Illusions! Learn More

'Twas the Night Before: A Holiday Tour at American Writers Museum

Twas the Night Before: A Holiday Tour is a 15-minute tour option included with museum admission. Learn More

Family Days at Museum of Contemporary Arts

On the second Saturday of each month, Chicago artists design and lead activities, workshops, performances, and more across the museum. Learn More

Elf in Concert at The Auditorium Theatre

This holiday season relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note the score is played live to picture in: Elf in Concert! Learn More

The Peppermint Lounge at Revival Food Hall

Let the vintage holiday decor give you all the nostalgia as you sip on seasonal coffees and cocktails at this limited-time pop-up at Revival Food Hall. Learn More

Tours with Mike: Incredible Interiors Tour

Holiday-themed architecture tours full of holly jolly facts about Chicago's best architecture. Learn More

Chicago Sinfonietta's Holiday of Lights

Rediscover the spirit of the season through Chicago Sinfonietta's Holiday of Lights concert. Listen to your favorite holiday songs live—while making brand new traditions. Learn More

Bar Humbug Chicago

Bar Humbug welcomes guests to step into an immersive world of wall-to-wall holiday scenes, while enjoying live entertainment, themed cocktails and bar snacks at Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago. Learn More

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

In the early years of his young adult life C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. Learn More

The Immersive Nutcracker, A Winter Miracle

The Immersive Nutcracker is an ideal family outing, featuring a 30-minute, immersive experience of whimsical animated characters alongside footage of professional ballet dancers. Learn More

Macy's 

The iconic flagship store on State Street gets the ultimate holiday treatment. Shop, dine, and mingle with Santa for stocking up on gifts for the entire family.

 

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