Lincoln Park Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lincoln Park and surrounding areas
Lincoln Park welcomes the holiday season with cozy lights and lively holiday activities around the Lincoln Park Zoo and along Fullerton Avenue. From the dazzling ZooLights and ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd to the Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Nutcracker, the neighborhood offers festive events and holiday attractions for every age. Stroll past decorated brownstones, pop into local markets for gifts, and enjoy family-friendly activities and seasonal performances that make this part of the city glow all winter long.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsTour four decorated homes and shop a curated holiday market.
Christmas Shows
16 eventsAcclaimed adaptation of Dickens' classic holiday tale.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsChicago's largest indoor winter festival
Christmas Parties
13 eventsHigh-energy live music and NYE countdown party
Christmas Activities
27 eventsChicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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Howl at the Moon New Year's Eve Celebration
(Chicago)
High-energy live music and NYE countdown party
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Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
(Chicago)
Chicago's largest indoor winter festival
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ZooLights
(Chicago)
Millions of lights in a beloved urban zoo setting
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ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd
(Chicago)
Millions of lights illuminating a beloved zoo setting.
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'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
(Chicago)
Cirque du Soleil's holiday spectacle based on a classic poem.
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City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Chicago)
Chicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Lincoln Park
- The Peppermint Patties Holiday Shows in Chicago Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
- Christmas in the Wards Distributes Turkeys Published: Wed, Nov 26, 2025
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Lincoln Park Christmas FAQ
Fantasyland and local holiday markets are among the biggest annual Christmas events in Lincoln Park, drawing families and visitors each season.
Lincoln Park is known for its Fantasyland holiday display and community-driven Christmas markets, which have become local traditions for many families.
The neighborhoods around Fantasyland and along major residential streets are popular for Christmas lights and festive decorations each year.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, public spaces, and during special holiday events throughout Lincoln Park.
Free holiday activities in Lincoln Park include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending community markets, and enjoying public events like Fantasyland.
Families with kids enjoy Fantasyland, local Christmas markets, and neighborhood light displays, all offering festive fun for children and adults alike.