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

Ornament Painting at Café Con Leche

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Cafe Con Leche USD 45

🎄 The Elfed Up Christmas Crawl 🎅🏻

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

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

Breakfast with Santa Chicago Neiman Marcus Saturday, December 13, 8:30am

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:30 am 737 N Michigan Ave USD 67 to 85

Chicago SantaCon 2025

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

Christmas in Chicago Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:30 pm The Moody Church Free

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Chicago

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

The Holiday in Concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

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

Wrigleyville Holiday Cavalcade!

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

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

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

A Christmas Carol

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

St. Al’s Christmas Ball

 Sat, 13 Dec at 05:30 pm 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL

Chicago Artopia Presents: Chris White, A Charlie Brown Christmas Trio

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Chicago Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

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

Home Alone - 7 Course Holiday Immersive Movie & Dinner Experience

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm The Drake USD 23 to 194

The Chicago Cookie Market

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

KPOP CLUB NIGHT XMAS PARTY

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

FREE Recovery Community - Chicago - Christmas Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 3338 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657-3520, United States

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

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville USD 78 to 101

Breakfast with Santa

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

TBOX | Chicago's 29th Annual 12 Bars of Xmas/Santa Crawl | 20+ Wrigley Bars

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Wrigleyville's Best Bars (Full List in Event Description) USD 14 to 52

Wreck the Halls Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen Free

Stefani Real Estate Group's Annual Festivus Celebration

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen Free

Feliz Navidad Craft Fair

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 am Logan Square Auditorium

WINTERFEST: Chicago Roots Music 2026

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

Christmas Toy Giveaway

Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Humboldt Park Field House

Winter Wonderland Christmas River North Bar Crawl

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

Billie Marten, Núria Graham in Chicago

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

“Deck the Halls” Sip and Paint

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Toast To Paint USD 34 to 45

SFE Christmas Party.

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

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14: THE COMEDY BAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

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

Jay Bragg Presents: Christmas in New Vaudeville

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18 to 23

Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks at United Center

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm United Center

Boogie Wonderland at Howl at the Moon Chicago

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

White Christmas: Laugh-Along, Live!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm 3914 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Marina Satti in Chicago

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm Schubas Tavern

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

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

HPSI 100 Year Anniversary Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Avli on The Park USD 80

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

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

National Coquito Festival

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Sarabande Chicago USD 55 to 82

Elf - The Musical

 Fri, 12 Dec Auditorium Theatre - IL

Shut Up & Read: Silent Reading Party

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

Coconut Cruise Christmas Special

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm Surge Billiards USD 8 to 14

Paint & Sip: Season’s Bright Ornament

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Lux Accents Studios USD 61

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

Cre8ive Noize Mistleshow

 Sat, 27 Dec The Promontory

BYOB Sip & Paint Event - "Winter Wonderland"

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Sip & Paint USD 43

DANK Haus Weihnachtsmarkt | Indoor Christmas Market

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

Lumbersexual: A Sloppy Otter Xmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm 4923 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

Belmont in Chicago

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

IABD HOLIDAY WALK 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am West Irving Park Road & North Austin Avenue Free

Ladies Christmas Tea at The Oasis

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:30 pm The Oasis Church Free

Disco Biscuits at Thalia Hall

 Sat, 20 Dec Thalia Hall

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

The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

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

Big Sadie Country Christmas

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

Meet & Greet with Santa!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 am Build Coffee and Books Free

Santa Meet & Greet

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

The Christmas Cabaret Drag Dinner

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

Christmas party with Drew Estate

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

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

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

A Christmas Carol at Studebaker Theater

 Sat, 20 Dec Studebaker Theater

Ayler Xmas

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

Mac’s Wood Grilled is Open Christmas Day!

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

Inspirational Candlelight Service - In Person and Online

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

ELENA ROSE in Chicago

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

Christmas Con River North Bar Crawl (11+ Clubs Included)

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

Spybar Holiday Jam ft. Avina's House

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

2025 Wrap Party

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

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

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

Bethany UCC Presents: Living Nativity 2025

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm 4250 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Viejitas Pero Bonitas! Karaoke para los abuelos del barrio.

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm Back of the Yards Coffeehouse Free

Life Force Holiday Party & Gift Fair

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm 1609 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

Fireworks Yacht Cruise (Chicago) Burnham Harbor (3 Levels)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:45 pm Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2) USD 39 to 637

Parking - Home Alone in Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Brunch with Santa at Fatpour Wicker Park

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar Free

COOKIE WALK at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, Chicago

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

MONDAY DECEMBER 15: THE COMEDY BAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

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

A Northside Brass Christmas

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

Family Christmas Creativity Day

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:30 pm Epic Art House USD 0 to 109

Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press - A Very Tuffcurls Christmas

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

Christmas Party 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 1438 W Cortland St, Chicago, IL 60642-1212, United States

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

Godfrey Holiday Cocktail Fest - Cocktail Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge USD 25 to 80

Winter WonderFest 2025 - Navy Pier

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am Navy Pier

Sleigh All Night

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

Lincoln Park Conservatory - Fireside & Family Festivities

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Lincoln Park Conservatory USD 0 to 10

Holiday Magick Sip & Shop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm 2219 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Christmas masterclasses

Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Chicago Grand Gallery

Songs of the Season Concert!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Greater Harvest Baptist Church

Christmas Cookies Decorating Class

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

Christmas Brunch and Toy Giveaway

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

THE REUNION!!

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

4th Annual Ugly Sweater Brunch + Howliday on the Patio

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 am 465 N. McClurg, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

God of Chaos Christmas at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

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