Holiday events in Chicago

Check out happening holiday events all around Chicago, IL

Joffrey Ballet - The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera House

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Lyric Opera House

Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before at Chicago Theatre

 Thu, 11 Dec Chicago Theatre

NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT & FIREWORK VIEWING ON NAVY PIER

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton USD 162

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

A Live Presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

Holiday Pop-Up Bar Crawl To Christkindlmarket In Wrigleyville Wonderland

 Fri, 28 Nov at 05:00 pm Wrigleyville Wonderland USD 28

Black Blazers and Dresses NYE Affair

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Park Tavern USD 0 to 301

New Year's Eve Chicago at Homeslice

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Homeslice USD 62 to 265

New Year’s Eve: A Celebration at Terrace 16

 Wed, 31 Dec at 06:00 pm Terrace 16 USD 29 to 375

Authors on Tap: Margot Douaihy and Gillian Flynn

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm Exile in Bookville Free

New Year's Eve Chicago at LG's

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm LG's Irish Bar & Kitchen USD 73 to 317

WONDERLAND 'NYE 2026 (Tier 1)

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm BASSLINE|| 2239 - CHICAGO USD 46 to 1,648

BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Headquarters Beercade USD 60 to 90

SOLD OUT HOH2025: MACABRE, AVERNUS, BONES, TTCM, BRAINBLEED, DISROBE, CONDITION CRITICAL & DREAMLINE

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:30 pm Reggies

Second City Chicago - Rudolph Runs Wild at Second City Chicago - Mainstage

 Sat, 06 Dec Second City Chicago - Mainstage

BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse USD 75 to 105

New Year's Eve Chicago at Galeria

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Galeria Chicago USD 78 to 88

NYAvlí at Avlí On The Park

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:00 pm Avli on The Park USD 83 to 523

Noche Buena Wrigleyville | Chicago's First and Only Latin Christmas Bar

 Fri, 28 Nov at 06:00 pm Moe's Cantina - Wrigleyville Free

The Chosen Few Djs Holiday Party.

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

Winter Break Camps

 Mon, 29 Dec at 09:00 pm Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Old Crow's Anti-Valentine's Day Party

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse USD 5 to 22

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

 Sat, 29 Nov Headquarters Beercade USD 60 to 85

Sleigh All Night

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

New Year's Eve Chicago at Americano

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Americano, Lincoln Park USD 78 to 445

AirOtic Naughty Noël

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm Experience 868 USD 85 to 167

"ALL THE FEELS" (R&B • Trap Soul • Slow Jams)

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Row 24 Chicago USD 0 to 120

Butch Please: Let's Get Ugly

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Jackhammer USD 13

No Cover Food & Wine Lover's New Year's Eve at Volo

 Wed, 31 Dec at 04:00 pm Volo Restaurant Wine Bar

A Very Vintage Christmas — The Brando’s Holiday Popup (Loop Location)

 Tue, 09 Dec at 05:00 pm Brando's Speakeasy USD 29

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Boleo

 Wed, 31 Dec at 03:00 pm Boleo

New Year's Eve Dinner at Boleo

 Wed, 31 Dec at 03:00 pm Kimpton Gray Hotel

2025 Wrap Party

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

Gnocchi al Burro e Tartufo

 Tue, 30 Dec at 05:30 pm Eataly Chicago USD 130

The Biggest Party of the Year at Row 24

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 pm Row 24 Chicago USD 0 to 13

NEW YEARS DAY HANGOVER BRUNCH

 Thu, 01 Jan at 02:00 pm Bellagio 223 USD 45 to 55

DKV Trio *Night Two*

 Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 29 to 45

Eve of the Eve SBK Salsa Tuesdays @ Renaissance Bronzeville

 Tue, 30 Dec at 07:00 pm The Renaissance Bronzeville Free

Christmas Scavenger Hunt in Chicago: Help Santa save the Holiday!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 am Chicago Fire Relic USD 5 to 20

Historic Pullman Model Train Experience

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 am HPF Pullman Exhibit Hall Free

A Very Vintage Christmas — The Brando’s Holiday Popup (Lincoln Park)

 Wed, 10 Dec at 05:00 pm Brando's Lincoln Park USD 29

2025 Bronzeville Kwanzaa Celebration & Vendor Fair

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 am 4131 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609-2942, United States

New Year’s Celebration at The Crab Pad!

 Wed, 31 Dec at 05:00 pm The Crab Pad Free

The Capricorn Bash at Room 43

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Room43 USD 13 to 189

Gingerbread House Workshop

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Shops at North Bridge USD 34

Holiday - Play

 Fri, 30 Jan Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre

Winter Breads Baking Class

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:30 am Bettie's Chicago USD 162

Chicago - HoHo Holiday Classic

 Fri, 26 Dec at 12:00 pm Fifth Third Arena

Dance Camp

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 am Ballroom Dance Chicago USD 97 to 161

The Ice Age: Preserving Beauty & Fertility

 Wed, 14 Jan at 06:00 pm The One Spa Chicago USD 34

A Caribbean Christmas Carol adapted and directed by Jacqueline Wade

 Sun, 07 Dec at 05:00 pm Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women of Color Theatre USD 37 to 72

Holiday Affair 2025: A Pink and Green Celebration

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 am Hyatt Regency Chicago

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Chicago USD 0 to 36

Holiday Tournament Series | Coed 4's Tournament at St. Andrew Gym in Chicago ⛄

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:15 pm St. Andrew's School Gymnasium

DIY Ugly Sweater + Candle Making Workshop

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm 3414 W Foster Ave USD 71 to 279

Mariano's Presents: Crafting Cocktails Cali Style with 19 Crimes! 🍷 (Select Stores)

Sat, 27 Dec at 12:00 pm Select Mariano's

Holiday Family Salsa Pop-Up Party!

 Sun, 28 Dec at 04:00 pm 2617 W Division St USD 13

Holiday Gala Social: Christmas & New Year's Latin Dance Bash

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Dennis PaSamba Dance Company | Chicago USD 17

Custom Candle Making Workshop for Christmas Gifts

 Wed, 21 Jan at 05:00 pm Three Cities Social Club - Wicker Park Free

L|Glamour Holiday Party

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm Tijuanas bar & Grill Chicago Free

Holiday Comedy Show

 Sat, 27 Dec at 07:00 pm CineCity Studios Chicago USD 0 to 29

Strollin' Down MLK

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm Timothy Center Free

2025 Christmas of Lights Holiday Concert

 Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am The CityLight Church Free

Family Winter Origami Workshop - Fold a Heart-Shaped Gift Box!

 Thu, 05 Feb at 05:00 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 34

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms River North Bar Crawl | Morning

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am 230 N Clark St USD 20 to 50

Chicago West Side Chamber Paint & Sip Workshop & Holiday Vintage

 Tue, 30 Dec at 06:00 pm Front Porch Arts Center USD 0 to 225

Christmas Lessons and Carols Sing Along

 Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm St. Michael in Old Town Free

Holiday Tournament Series | Reverse Coed 4's Tournament at St. Andrew Gym in Chicago ⛄

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:15 pm St. Andrew's School Gymnasium

Christmas Workshop

 Sun, 30 Nov at 10:00 am 2003 W 35th St USD 55

#DiorChristmas

 Tue, 20 Jan at 10:00 am 5353 W North Ave USD 23 to 162

Dia de los Reyes Holiday Party

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

Hands-On: Gnocchi al Burro e Tartufo

 Sun, 28 Dec at 04:00 pm Eataly Chicago USD 130

Dine & Dance: A Ballroom Pop-Up Experience

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm Frontier Chicago USD 70 to 135

SanSe 2026 @ Vintage Bar

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm Vintage Bar USD 14

✨ Jingle & Glow: South Loop to Riverwalk Holiday Lobby Stroll ❄️

 Sat, 27 Dec at 11:00 am Hilton Chicago USD 23

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Lake View Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Lake View USD 19 to 60

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Wicker Park Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Wicker Park USD 19 to 60

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Lincoln Park Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Lincoln Park USD 14 to 60

Chicago Pride Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 31

Holiday - Play at Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre

Movement Philosophy ::::: Winter Session

 Mon, 01 Dec at 07:00 pm bim bom studios USD 0 to 173

It's a HOUSE PARTY for OCAD!

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:00 pm Uptown

Holiday Open House

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:00 pm LIA Tavern USD 0 to 20

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms River North Bar Crawl | Afternoon

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm Headquarters Beercade USD 19 to 60

Paint & Sip at October Cafe

 Sun, 25 Jan at 03:00 pm October Cafe USD 49

Chicago, IL - Ugly Sweater Christmas Pop Up @ Punch Bowl Social

 Fri, 14 Nov Punch Bowl Social Chicago Free

Three Kings Celebration

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:00 pm Vintage Bar USD 14

Winter Wonderland

 Tue, 27 Jan at 04:30 pm The Learning Experience - Sauganash Free

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms West Loop Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 pm West Loop USD 19 to 60

The 4X ROI AI MasterClass: The 2026 Implementation Playbook

 Mon, 05 Jan at 09:30 am Lake Point Tower USD 535 to 1,066

WINTER WONDERLAND POP UP!

 Sat, 27 Dec at 11:00 am Kings Klothing Boutique

Caroling Invitational

 Mon, 29 Dec at 10:00 am 3658 N Pulaski Rd USD 12

Fire Your Boss! Get Ready To Run Your Own Business! Earn Residual Income!

 Mon, 01 Dec at 12:30 pm Chicago Bee Library Free

4x4x48 Post Ultramarathon Celebration

 Sun, 28 Dec at 04:00 pm 1601 W Grand Ave USD 29

It's HOUSE the Play, a CURATED CONCERT with a TWIST. A BLACK TIE EXPERIENCE

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Logan Center for the Arts USD 102 to 196

Chicago Rum Fest 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm Logan Square Auditorium USD 26 to 301

Chicago, IL - Very Merry Karaoke @ Punch Bowl Social

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 pm Punch Bowl Social Free

Winston Surfshirt in Chicago

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Schubas Tavern

Holiday Remembrance Service

 Tue, 13 Jan at 02:00 pm Irving Park Cemetery Free

St. Patrick's Day Buffet ft. Parting Glass

 Tue, 17 Mar at 06:30 pm Colvin House USD 18 to 50