THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Christmas Arriving on Sunday!!!
Not only is Christmas Day arriving this weekend in Chicago but so is a major winter storm along with a good old fashion arctic blast on its heel! Which means for everyone’s safety, our Saturday outdoor holiday events have been cancelled but will open again on Monday. So, here’s a list of indoor holiday events for those who will venture out no matter what the weather is!! Please note that events are subject to change so be sure to check the links provided.
Outdoor Fun (Cancelled)
Christkindlmarket (Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.) in The Loop. Closed early on Friday due to the weather. See you next year!
Winterland at Gallagher Way (3635 N. Clark St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. This event will reopen on Monday and run through January 8, 2023, which includes a Christkindlmarket if you’ve missed the one at Daley Plaza!
City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St.) in The Loop will be open both Saturday and Sunday!
Indoor Cozy Fun
Light Up the Lake (Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood.
Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights (Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.) in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.) in The Loop.
The Nutcracker (Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr.) in The Loop.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.) in The Loop.
“The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle” (Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.) in the Old Town neighborhood.
Grinchmas 2022! (1010 W. 35th St., 6th Floor) the former Spiegel Building in the Bridgeport neighborhood this Saturday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, the Hubbard Inn (110 W. Hubbard St.) in the River North neighborhood has you covered with the Matzo Bash – Chicago’s Christmas Eve Party – Bubby Approved! this Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This fun-filled evening kicks off with a hosted Vodka cocktail reception and passed appetizers (9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.) continuing with two levels of schmoozing and dancing with one of Chicago’s top DJs! Afterall, just because it’s Christmas Eve it doesn’t mean we can’t party!!
Whatever your Holiday Plans are This Weekend, Have Fun and Be Safe!!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
