Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the holidays in Morgan Park from a new perspective. Our guide covers all the essential festive activities. Whether Morgan Park is your permanent address or your temporary haven, this guide ensures a jolly holiday season.
Popular Events: Immerse yourself in the enchanting Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier, where family-friendly attractions and festive decorations create a captivating atmosphere. Features such as the Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum showcase stunning light displays that enhance the natural beauty of the gardens. And the Ice Skating at Millennium Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a charming outdoor rink surrounded by the city's skyline. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling light and art installations along an illuminated trail.
Stroll through an illuminated trail at the Chicago Botanic Garden, featuring dazzling light and art installations, handcrafted drinks, and a festive atmosphere.
Where: Glencoe | More Info: Lightscape
Interactive light displays and temperature-activated ceramic mugs.
Explore 50 acres of The Morton Arboretum's majestic trees during this spectacular light and sound display. The event features 17 displays of lights and music that highlight the beauty of trees in winter. Enjoy immersive installations, warm fires, and festive treats along a fully ADA-compliant one-mile path.
Where: Lisle | More Info: Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Dazzling outdoor light displays and ice-skating rink.
Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier features dazzling outdoor lakefront light displays, an outdoor ice-skating rink, cozy firepits, and the enclosed Centennial Ferris Wheel. Skating is free if you bring your own skates.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
Interactive beer tasting amidst festive lighting displays.
At IllumiBrew, craft beer enthusiasts can sample seasonal beers, ciders, and meads from popular Chicago-area breweries while strolling through the dazzling displays of the Morton Arboretum's Illumination: Tree Lights. Snacks and hot beverages are available for purchase along the trail, and guests can enjoy a cozy fire or dine at the Ginkgo Restaurant.
Where: Lisle | More Info: IllumiBrew
Unique blend of vintage and modern shopping with craft cocktails and fancy foods.
The Randolph Street Holiday Market features 125 mini-boutiques with posh goods for gifting, wearing, entertaining, and decorating. Enjoy craft cocktails, fancy foods, informal modeling, DJ sets, and kids' crafts amidst a stylishly curated mix of vintage and modern shopping for men, women, and children.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Holiday Market at Randolph Street Market
Holiday-themed cocktail tastings at local businesses.
In the heart of Chicago, the Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl is a cherished tradition where local businesses stay open late, offering special deals and festivities. Enjoy carolers, photos with Santa, and holiday-themed cocktails as you explore the vibrant neighborhood.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Southport Cocktail Crawl
Interactive holiday photo experiences with life-size decorations.
Frosty’s Christmas Bar is a three-level pop-up venue featuring four bars, two dance floors, and life-size holiday decorations. Enjoy non-stop holiday music, themed cocktails, and interactive photo experiences amidst a festive atmosphere.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Frosty’s Christmas Bar
Free ice skating with scenic city views.
Ice skating at Millennium Park features a free, open-air rink in the heart of Chicago, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks like The Bean. Free skating lessons are available for beginners and intermediate skaters, made possible by the McDonald’s Active Lifestyles Endowment.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Ice Skating at Millennium Park