Christmas events in Chicago

Check out happening christmas events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Light's Tour 'Tis The Season

 Sat, 29 Nov Headquarters Beercade USD 60 to 85

🎄 The Elfed Up Christmas Crawl 🎅🏻

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm 60610 USD 10 to 20

Dia de los Reyes Holiday Party

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm La Villa Restaurant Lounge and Banquets USD 75 to 500

Mr. Bobby's World :: The Upside Down Get Down

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm 2833 N Sheffield Ave USD 10 to 30

Chicago's Byob Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour 'Tis The Season | Navy Pier

 Sat, 06 Dec Santa's Workshop at Old Crow Smokehouse USD 75 to 105

Chicago SantaCon 2025

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 31

The Holiday in Concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm SPIN USD 7 to 35

Brunch with Santa at Saba Italian

Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen Free

Wrigleyville Holiday Cavalcade!

 Wed, 24 Dec at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 15 to 215

Chicago Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 31

The Chicago Cookie Market

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Christmas Club Pop-Up Bar

Winter Wonderland Christmas River North Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Joy District USD 13 to 18

KPOP CLUB NIGHT XMAS PARTY

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour | Navy Pier

 Sat, 27 Dec at 05:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville

Breakfast with Santa

 Sun, 14 Dec at 09:00 am Warwick Allerton - Chicago USD 17 to 50

Palenque LSNA Mixer & Fundraiser Wrap | Hosted by SABA Italian

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:00 pm SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen Free

A Christmas Carol

 Thu, 27 Nov at 06:00 pm Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

WINTERFEST: Chicago Roots Music 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 23

The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

 Fri, 19 Dec at 02:00 pm Lyric Opera House

The Chosen Few Djs Holiday Party.

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm Bourbon on Division USD 18 to 29

Winter Wellness Market

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm EleVis Wellness Collective Free

SFE Christmas Party.

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm W. Hideaway Lounge Free

Feliz Navidad Craft Fair

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am Chicago's Southside

UGLY SWEATER PARTY @ THE PARK

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm The Park Bar & Grill USD 0 to 109

NORTH ‘POLE’ NIGHT - A Marked N’ Bold Masterclass

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Salon Hex USD 23 to 29

Boogie Wonderland at Howl at the Moon Chicago

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm Howl at the Moon Chicago Free

Ring-A-Ding Swing, It's Christmas! Epiphany Center for the Arts

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Shut Up & Read: Silent Reading Party

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 7

Brunch with Santa at Saba Italian

 Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am SABA Italian Bar + Kitchen

Christmas Pajamas & Prosecco Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 23 to 500

Gospel Brunch at House of Blues Chicago

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am House of Blues Chicago

The Study Black Tie Event

 Fri, 09 Jan at 06:00 pm The Study at University of Chicago Free

Disco Biscuits at Thalia Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec Thalia Hall

Big Sadie Country Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 3057 North Rockwell Street, Chicago, Illinois 60618, United States

ONE LAST SLAY: The Promontory Finale

 Wed, 24 Dec at 10:00 pm The Promontory USD 0 to 180

Iron Years / The Children's Crusade / Melter

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm 235 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Santa's Holiday Brunch

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am 702 West Fulton Street, West Loop, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60661

A Christmas Carol at Studebaker Theater

 Sat, 20 Dec Studebaker Theater

Santa Meet & Greet

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm 3958 W 55th St Free

Holiday Ornament Make & Take

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA Free

The Christmas Cabaret Drag Dinner

 Fri, 26 Dec at 06:00 pm Kit Kat Club USD 71

DANK Haus Weihnachtsmarkt | Indoor Christmas Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am DANK Haus German American Cultural Center Free

Christmas party with Drew Estate

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm Norwood Royal Cigars Free

Inspirational Candlelight Service - In Person and Online

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Oak Park Church of Religious Sci Free

A Northside Brass Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm St. Alphonsus

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

 Mon, 15 Dec at 06:00 pm Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

Sugar Cookie Decorating with Santa's Helper at Merry Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:30 pm 4842 W Irving Park Rd Free

Ayler Xmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:30 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

2025 Wrap Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 23 to 500

Mac’s Wood Grilled is Open Christmas Day!

 Thu, 25 Dec at 07:00 pm Mac's Wood Grilled Free

ELENA ROSE in Chicago

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Spybar Holiday Jam ft. Avina's House

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm 646 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL

Wrap up the Holidays with Onward Neighborhood House

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm 5413 W Diversey Ave Free

Sleigh All Night

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Hubbard Inn USD 23 to 500

Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press - A Very Tuffcurls Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Joe's on Weed St.

Christmas Con West Loop Bar Crawl (7+ Bars Included)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm Good Night John Boy USD 13 to 18

Third City Studio: Community Wreath Making Workshop

 Sun, 21 Dec at 02:00 pm Third City Gallery & Studio Free

Shara Maxwell’s Christmas Spectacular

Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm 3655 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Jingle Wonderland

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm Theme House restaurant & karaoke USD 23 to 34

Sacrosanct Espresso Martini Night with Nerine

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm 2841 W Armitage Ave Free

MONDAY DECEMBER 15: THE COMEDY BAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Annual Phyllis' Christmas Party ft. HUP

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Phyllis' Musical Inn

COOKIE WALK at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago

 Thu, 04 Dec Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, North Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Winter WonderFest 2025 - Navy Pier

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am Navy Pier

Kompany at Concord Music Hall

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Concord Music Hall

Chanukah Winter Wonderland

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm NEWCITY USD 0 to 1,800

Annual Cookie Walk

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:30 am Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral Free

Christmas Brunch and Toy Giveaway

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 am 4255 W Division St Free

Mary, A Holiday Dansical

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Christmas Cookies Decorating Class

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm 5482 S Ridgewood Ct USD 34 to 61

Fuel for the Fire: Holiday Meet n’ Greet

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Transamoeba Studio

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Chicago

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm James M. Nederlander Theatre

"The Cure" For Christmas - ALL VINYL New Wave NIght SAT DEC. 20th!!!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Phyllis' Musical Inn

Shoe Fest 2025 Holiday Jam - Martyrs' - Chicago, IL

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Martyrs'

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14: THE COMEDY BAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

THE REUNION!!

 Fri, 26 Dec at 07:00 pm Haven Entertainment Center

MERRY MARXMAS! Socialist Alternative's 2025 Holiday Party

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church (Grace Church of Logan Square) USD 13 to 23

Holiday Family Salsa Pop-Up Party!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm 2617 W Division St USD 13

God of Chaos Christmas at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

PriMary (The Cure) + Still IL (The Smiths) - Laughing At The Christmas Lights '25 - Martyrs 12/20

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm Martyrs'

Pictures with Santa and Mrs.Claus: Mingle with the Kringles!

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 pm 4842 W Irving Park Rd Free

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour | Navy Pier

 Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville

Raise a Glass of Kindness

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

2025 CHICAGO WINTER WONDERLAND CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 am 4325 N Ravenswood Ave Free

Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Mayfair Theatre USD 38

Mischief and Mistletoe at City Winery - Chicago

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm City Winery - Chicago

Snoopy Holiday Sip and Paint

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Toast To Paint USD 34 to 45

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour | Navy Pier

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville USD 78 to 101

Unwrapped & Unhinged: A Clown Elf Christmas

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:30 pm Trader Todd's USD 18

Godfrey Wine Fest - Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop in Chicago

 Sat, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge

Furbaby Pictures with the Grinch and Lattes from Crema Avenue

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am 1800 W 18th St Free

Sherlock Holmes & the Case of the Christmas Carol

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm The Understudy Coffee and Books Free

Chicago Santa Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 31

Lesbian/Queer women Pre-Christmas Party

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm Andersonville, Chicago

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts

Holiday Ornament Crafting Workshop

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 pm 11100 S Troy St USD 8 to 37

Carols & Cocoa

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 pm 65 E Huron St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

Cre8ive Noize Mistleshow

 Sat, 27 Dec The Promontory

Ugly Xmas Sweater Day Party

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm 2255 S Michigan Ave USD 22