East Garfield Park Christmas 2025

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East Garfield Park centers Christmas 2025 on local landmarks with seasonal celebrations and neighborhood festivities that spotlight community spirit. Celebrations offer seasonal entertainment, Christmas markets, and holiday nightlife that blend art, music, and festive gatherings.

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Last updated: 10/23/2025 by ChristmasLocal.com editorial team

East Garfield Park Christmas Events

East Garfield Park Christmas Light Displays

Allstate CTA Holiday Train & Bus in Chicago

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Allstate CTA Holiday Train & Bus (Chicago, IL)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

📍 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Routes

(1.7 mi from East Garfield Park)

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⚡ Energy: Low to medium (depending on travel and waiting)

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Experience Chicago's cherished holiday tradition with the Allstate CTA Holiday Train and Bus. This festive fleet brings joy to neighborhoods with dazzling lights, holiday music, and appearances by Santa Claus. Ride the elaborately decorated train or bus, enjoy photo opportunities with Santa, and witness the ongoing tradition of delivering food baskets to local charities.

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⭐ Best For: Families, holiday enthusiasts, train and bus lovers

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East Garfield Park Christmas Food, Drink and Parties

Christmas Tree Lighting Brunch in Beetle

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Christmas Tree Lighting Brunch (Beetle)

📍 Beetle & Hum

(1.2 mi from East Garfield Park)

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⚡ Energy: Moderate

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Gather for a heartwarming Christmas Tree Lighting Brunch, a festive occasion designed to usher in the holiday spirit. Attendees can savor a delicious brunch spread while anticipating the enchanting moment the Christmas tree is illuminated, marking the official start of the festive season.

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⭐ Best For: Holiday celebrations

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Christmas Events Near East Garfield Park

Chicago Christmas Events

A Christmas Carol in Chicago

Chicago

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A Christmas Carol (Chicago)

📍 Goodman Theatre

Nov 15, 2025

(3.7 mi from East Garfield Park)

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The Nutcracker in Chicago

Chicago

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The Nutcracker (Chicago)

📍 Lyric Opera House

Dec 5, 2025

(3.3 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Near North Side Christmas Events

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in Chicago

Chicago

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The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (Chicago)

📍 The Magnificent Mile

Nov 22, 2025

(4.1 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Illuminate 900: Holiday Tree Lighting in Chicago

Chicago

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Illuminate 900: Holiday Tree Lighting (Chicago)

📍 900 North Michigan Shops

Nov 20, 2025

(4.1 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Chicago Loop Christmas Events

Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier in Chicago

Chicago

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Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier (Chicago)

📍 Navy Pier

Dec 5, 2025

(5.0 mi from East Garfield Park)

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City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Chicago

Chicago

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City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Chicago)

📍 Millennium Park

Nov 21, 2025

(4.0 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Lincoln Park Christmas Events

ZooLights in Chicago

Chicago

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ZooLights (Chicago)

📍 Lincoln Park Zoo

Nov 21, 2025

(4.8 mi from East Garfield Park)

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ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd in Chicago

Chicago

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ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd (Chicago)

📍 Lincoln Park Zoo

Nov 21, 2025

(4.4 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Oak Park Christmas Events

Holiday Housewalk & Market in Oak Park

Oak Park

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Holiday Housewalk & Market (Oak Park)

📍 IWS Children's Clinic

Dec 5, 2025

(3.8 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Home for the Holidays in Oak Park

Oak Park

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Home for the Holidays (Oak Park)

📍 Downtown Oak Park

Dec 20, 2025

(5.2 mi from East Garfield Park)

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North Center Christmas Events

Holly Jolly Holiday Market in Chicago

Chicago

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Holly Jolly Holiday Market (Chicago)

📍 North Center Town Square

Dec 13, 2025

(5.3 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Winterland at Gallagher Way in Chicago

Chicago

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Winterland at Gallagher Way (Chicago)

📍 Gallagher Way

Nov 23, 2025

(5.1 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Berwyn Christmas Events

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Brookfield

Brookfield

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Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (Brookfield)

📍 Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Nov 21, 2025

(7.7 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll in Brookfield

Brookfield

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Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll (Brookfield)

📍 Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Nov 20, 2025

(7.7 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Evanston Christmas Events

Downtown Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting in Evanston

Evanston

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Downtown Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting (Evanston)

📍 Fountain Square

Dec 6, 2024

(11.5 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Evanston Duke It Out Nutcracker in Evanston

Evanston

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Evanston Duke It Out Nutcracker (Evanston)

📍 Nichols Concert Hall

(11.4 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Park Ridge Christmas Events

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Rosemont

Rosemont

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Rosemont)

📍 Rosemont Theatre

Dec 14, 2025

(10.7 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Light Up The Park in Rosemont

Rosemont

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Light Up The Park (Rosemont)

📍 Parkway Bank Park

Nov 22, 2025

(10.8 mi from East Garfield Park)

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Des Plaines Christmas Events

Mariah Carey's Christmas Time in Rosemont

Rosemont

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Mariah Carey's Christmas Time (Rosemont)

📍 Allstate Arena

(12.9 mi from East Garfield Park)

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City of Des Plaines Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Des Plaines

Des Plaines

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City of Des Plaines Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Des Plaines)

📍 Des Plaines Park District

(12.9 mi from East Garfield Park)

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