Evanston Christmas Parties 2026

Guests participate in festive rounds of bingo hosted by performer Muffy Fishbasket at Double Clutch Brewing Company. All ticket proceeds are donated to Chicago Drag Story Hour and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Guests indulge in a holiday buffet featuring a feast of festive seasonal treats and enjoy a personal encounter with Santa Claus to share their Christmas wishes. Admission also includes entry to explore the zoo's illuminated grounds during Holiday Magic.

Guests can dress up in holiday attire, meet with Santa, and capture the occasion with a photo. The annual tradition features a family-style breakfast served at The Lawn Grill. Attendees also take home a holiday goodie bag.

Participants learn to prepare an elevated holiday brunch menu under the guidance of private chef Meg Dhamer. The class covers fluffy French toast with whipped cinnamon cream cheese, fresh raspberries, and bourbon maple syrup, alongside caramelized handmade sage and roasted...

Participants tour multiple Wicker Park bars using a single wristband that grants cover-free entry along with food and drink specials. The evening includes an ugly sweater photo contest, a holiday scavenger hunt, and an on-site photographer documenting the crawl. Attendees...

Celebrate the season with Mallinckrodt Community Center over a catered luncheon and live entertainment. Attendees have chances to win fabulous door prizes throughout the event. Guests can also participate in the holiday sweater contest by wearing their most festive attire.

Guests are invited to don their most festive holiday sweaters and accessories for an afternoon celebration. The gathering features a lunch buffet, live entertainment, and interactive games of bingo with prizes.

Celebrate the season with a sit-down meal, raffles, and dancing at Ridgemoor Country Club. Guests are treated to live musical entertainment by the Peter Oprisko Trio. Meal options feature a choice of lemon chicken, pan-roasted salmon, beef medallions, or parmesan-crusted...

Participants receive hands-on instruction from David Mor to craft and drink two elevated holiday cocktails. The class covers preparing drink components in advance, garnishing and presentation, scaling recipes for groups, and balancing warming seasonal flavors with freshness. Each guest also...

Participants dress up in colorful holiday costumes, pajamas, onesies, or ugly sweaters to tour participating Wrigleyville bars. Crawlers can take signature cereal shots of crunchy cereal poured overhead, pose with novelty picture frames, and collect silly themed stickers. The festivities...

Participants receive an all-access wristband granting entry to multiple participating bars, lounges, and nightlife venues across Wrigleyville. Admission includes a pre-party social, a digital pub crawl map, event handouts, and drink specials along with welcome shot coupons at select locations....

Participants move between more than ten neighborhood venues within walking distance in Wrigleyville. Admission includes access to all participating bars, complimentary appetizer buffets, live DJs, drink specials, and gift cards to spend during the event. The festivities also feature party...

Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a festive wonderland for Adults Night Out: Holidaze. This exclusive 21+ event offers a magical evening under millions of twinkling lights, away from the usual crowds. Guests can enjoy complimentary Ferris wheel and carousel rides,...

Frosty's Christmas Bar transforms into a dazzling holiday spectacle, offering an immersive seasonal experience across three levels. Guests can enjoy festive cocktails and a full bar, dance to non-stop holiday music on two dance floors, and capture memories with life-size...

Create unforgettable holiday memories at American Girl Chicago's festive teatime tradition. Guests can indulge in a delightful spread of dainty tea sandwiches and sweet treats, complemented by a fun tableside craft activity. Special seating is arranged for dolls, making it...

Experience a festive "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" lunch and show featuring the talented Diva Montell. This holiday event at the historic Des Plaines Theatre includes takes from Irving Berlin's classic "White Christmas" and performances by Jeorge Holmes and...

Get ready to ring in the New Year with an electrifying disco dance party at The Salt Shed! This event promises a night filled with the greatest hits from ABBA, alongside beloved disco anthems from the 70s and 80s by...