Bring on the twinkling lights & hot chocolate! Winter in Chicago is a magical season full of delicious food, brews & events.

NOVEMBER

08-09 Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer | UIC

15-17 Christkindlmarket | Daley Plaza (Runs until December 24)

15-17 Ice Skating at Millennium Park Opening Weekend I Millennium Park (Runs until March 8, 2020)

19 Illini Days Chicago: Marching Illini Pep Rally | Federal Plaza

22 City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting | Millennium Park

22-24 Winterland at Gallagher Way Opening Weekend | Gallagher Way (Runs until February 16)

22-24 Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville Opening Weekend I Gallagher Way (Runs until December 31)

22-24 Millennium Park Art Market | Millennium Park

22-23 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival | Michigan Avenue

28 Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade | State, Congress to Randolph

29 ZooLights Opening Day | Lincoln Park Zoo (Runs until January 5)

29 Caroling at Cloud Gate | Cloud Gate (Fridays through December 20)

DECEMBER

01 Chicago Artisan Holiday Market | Morgan Manufacturing

02 Winterland Tree Lighting Ceremony | Gallagher Way

03 Holiday Market | Lincoln Park Zoo

05-08 One of a Kind Holiday Show | Merchandise Mart

06-08 Winter Wonderfest Opening Weekend | Navy Pier (Runs until January 12)

07 West Town Winterfest | West Town

07 Chicago Wine Fest: Winter Edition | Artifact Events

12 BrewLights | Lincoln Park Zoo

14 Handmade Market Chicago | Empty Bottle

14-15 Randolph Street Market | 1341 W. Randolph Street

22 Hyde Park Handmade Holiday Bazaar | The Promontory

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UPCOMING EVENTS