THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – HO HO HO! CHRISTMAS IS HERE!
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – HO HO HO! CHRISTMAS IS HERE!
While most Chicagoans will be hustling about trying to finish up their last minute holiday preparations for Christmas Eve (Saturday) and/or Christmas Day (Sunday) there’s always something fun and relaxing to do here in Chicago even though most businesses start closing up shop.
There’s still (check special holiday hours) –
The "Christmas Around The World" and "Holidays of Light" at the Museum of Science and Industry (5700 S. Lake Shore Drive) in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Representing diverse holiday celebrations around the globe two annual displays feature over 50 decorated trees which surround the centerpiece tree – a 45-foot tree with more than 1000 ornaments and 30000 lights. Rounding out the holiday festivities are music and dance performances with falling "snow!"
The Holiday Windows at Macy’s (111 N. State Street) in the Loop. The making of an ornament is this year’s theme displayed along State Street now in its 44th year. While there stop inside to see Macy’s Great Tree that stands 45 feet tall and features over 2000 ornaments!
The Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Avenue) in the Streeterville neighborhood. This event features rides inflatable slides ice skating holiday décor and live entertainment. Hundreds of trees decorated with thousands of ornaments add a festive look to this wonderfest!
The Christmas Sing-Along and Double Feature at the Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Avenue) in the Lakeview neighborhood. Sing carols with Santa between screenings of "White Christmas" and "It’s A Wonderful Life" at this annual holiday film event now in its 28th year!
For your Holiday dining enjoyment there’s –
Christmas Eve at Park Grill (11 N. Michigan Avenue) in the Grant Park Museums neighborhood is serving from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The regular lunch menu is accompanied with some specials and a special holiday menu is available during dinner!
Christmas Eve at Deleece (3747 N. Southport Avenue) in the Lakeview neighborhood serves holiday specials such as oyster stew roasted pork loin prime rib and venison along with its regular menu from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.!
Christmas Day at The Terrace (521 N. Rush Street) in the River North neighborhood is serving a four-course dinner that includes roasted beets with goat cheese mousse shrimp bisque slow-roasted prime rib and egg nog crème brulee from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.!
Finally there’s the Rockmitzvah 2011 Christmas Eve Event which is Chicago’s biggest and best Christmas Eve party held at the Rockit Bar & Grill (22 W. Hubbard Street) in the River North neighborhood from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Tickets include 50% off food all night long as well as a private reception with a food & beverage package from 8:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.!
Have A Very Merry Christmas Everyone! HO! HO! HO! Have You Been Naughty or Nice?
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
