Thirsty Thursday
Millennium Park
FREE!
ZooLights is bigger, brighter and FREE!
December 12 - January 4 Open every day.
from 5:00pm until 9:00pm
Closed Dec. 24th & 25th
There will be plenty of traditional favorites and lots of new fun.
~ Step back in time and get your photo taken with a classic Santa in the Kovler Lion House.
~ Don't miss the musical light show extravaganza on the South Lawn.
Stay toasty by sipping warm festive cocktails, spiced wine and frosty beer while enjoying:
~ Festive family crafts and temporary tattoos
~ Dinner and treats at Park Place Cafe along with holiday shopping at Wild Things!
KCR Ensemble
At the Plaza Center Square
KCR Ensemble, the energetic and original all-female jazz group, performs in Center Square from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. This group is guaranteed to energize the holiday spirit for families taking a break from shopping! Everyone will enjoy the all new holiday decorations in Center Square, adding special magic to the mall.
ChristKindlMarket
Daley Plaza
November 27 - December 24 Sun - Thurs.
from 11:00am until 8:00pm
Fri - Sat from 11:00am until 9:00pm
Visitors from all over the world come to the Christkindlmarket Chicago annually and the numbers continue to grow every year. It is so popular and loved by all that any Chicagoan will tell you that they could not imagine the city without it. It is no longer just a German tradition - it has become a Chicago institution. Families, friends, co-workers, young professionals, suburbanites, city folk and visitors from all corners of the world enjoy Christkindlmarket Chicago. The unique shopping experience, the typical German food and drinks, the diverse holiday entertainment, and a place to enjoy the city during the winter season, makes this a preferred and popular destination. For more information go to www.christkindlmarket.com