Rogers Park Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rogers Park and surrounding areas
Rogers Park welcomes the festive season with Holiday lights along the lakefront and a full slate of things to do near Howard Street and Loyola Park. Local marketplaces such as the Evanston Handmade Holiday Marketplace offer festive events and family-friendly activities that spotlight artisans and seasonal treats. Join holiday performances, browse Christmas markets, and take part in lights tours and workshops that make the season lively and community-oriented for visitors of all ages.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsOver 150 artisans with handmade jewelry, ceramics, and mixed-media.
Christmas Shows
17 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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'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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ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd
(Chicago)
Millions of lights illuminating a beloved zoo setting.
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ZooLights
(Chicago)
Millions of lights in a beloved urban zoo setting
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Rogers Park Christmas Events Map
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Rogers Park Christmas FAQ
The Loyola Park tree lighting and the Rogers Park Winter Market are among the largest annual events, drawing families and neighbors for festive celebrations.
Rogers Park is known for its multicultural holiday celebrations, including menorah lightings, community caroling, and international food fairs during the season.
Devon Avenue and the Loyola Park area are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating for the holidays.
The Rogers Park Winter Market and pop-up craft fairs at community centers are great places to find local makers and unique holiday gifts.
Free activities include the Loyola Park tree lighting, neighborhood light displays, and community caroling events throughout the area.
Families enjoy the tree lighting, craft workshops at holiday markets, and festive walks along decorated streets in Rogers Park.