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The Magnificent Mile, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
The 35th festival lights Michigan Avenue with a parade and fireworks.
The Magnificent Mile, Streeterville, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe 35th festival lights Michigan Avenue with a parade and fireworks.
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Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln ParkLincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln ParkZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd at Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Gallagher Way, WrigleyvilleGallagher Way, Wrigleyville
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville returns to Gallagher Way for the holiday season.
Gallagher Way, WrigleyvilleChristkindlmarket Wrigleyville returns to Gallagher Way for the holiday season.
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Gallagher Way, WrigleyvilleGallagher Way, Wrigleyville
Winterland opens with an ice rink, holiday pop-ups and seasonal attractions at Gallagher Way.
Gallagher Way, WrigleyvilleWinterland opens with an ice rink, holiday pop-ups and seasonal attractions at Gallagher Way.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield, Far SuburbsBrookfield, Far Suburbs
Holiday Magic opens with 3.5 million lights across Brookfield Zoo.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield, Far SuburbsHoliday Magic opens with 3.5 million lights across Brookfield Zoo.
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Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSmart Museum of Art, Hyde Park
The Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
Smart Museum of Art, Hyde ParkAdam Jones, Ph.D. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tokyo art collective teamLab's immersive show at the Smart Museum, with free admission.
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F1 Arcade Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
The new River North racing arcade pairs full-motion simulators with a bar and restaurant.
F1 Arcade Chicago, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopThe new River North racing arcade pairs full-motion simulators with a bar and restaurant.
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Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde ParkGriffin Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park
The museum's global holiday-tree tradition opens for its 84th season.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde ParkThe museum's global holiday-tree tradition opens for its 84th season.
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Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Imagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.
Museum of Contemporary Photography, South Loop, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopViselippi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsImagine the life Emmett Till was denied through a free MoCP exhibition drawing on photographs by more than 110 artists.
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Far SuburbsFar Suburbs
Lightscape opens a new illuminated trail through the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Far SuburbsLightscape opens a new illuminated trail through the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Step inside Celestia: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”$30 – $55
Porchlight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors$28
An Evening Of Chicago Blues with Wayne Baker Brooks Live$25
The Weight
Symphonic Superheroes
A Christmas Carol
Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter From The Afterlife
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
Where Memory Lives: : 40 Years of Día de Muertos at National Museum of Mexican Art.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SideWhere Memory Lives: : 40 Years of Día de Muertos at National Museum of Mexican Art.
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Far SuburbsFar Suburbs
The Arboretum's one-mile tree-light trail opens its fourteenth season with new displays.
Far SuburbsThe Arboretum's one-mile tree-light trail opens its fourteenth season with new displays.
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The Fields Studios, 4120 W Diversey Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownLogan Square, Wicker Park & Bucktown
Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago at The Fields Studios.
The Fields Studios, 4120 W Diversey Ave, Logan Square, Wicker Park & BucktownBalloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - FLEX TICKET - Chicago at The Fields Studios.
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Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field.
Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field.
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Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
Soul of the Stone is listed for Chicago this weekend.
Garfield Park Conservatory, East Garfield Park, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side
Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Rashid Johnson's Chicago homecoming survey opens with more than 70 works at the MCA.
Downtown, the Loop & West LoopRashid Johnson's Chicago homecoming survey opens with more than 70 works at the MCA.
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Zhou B Art Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideHyde Park, Bronzeville & the South Side
Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center at Zhou B Art Center.
Zhou B Art Center, Hyde Park, Bronzeville & the South SideThird Friday at Zhou B Art Center at Zhou B Art Center.
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Beverly Arts Center of ChicagoBeverly Arts Center of Chicago
The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Celebrates 60 Years with a Special.
Beverly Arts Center of ChicagoThe Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Celebrates 60 Years with a Special.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Chicago Works | Mike Cloud: Worldless Obstruction at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopChicago Works | Mike Cloud: Worldless Obstruction at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.
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Greenhouse Theater CenterGreenhouse Theater Center
Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza at Greenhouse Theater Center.
Greenhouse Theater CenterPigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza at Greenhouse Theater Center.
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National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West SidePilsen, West Town & the West Side
¡TINTA ARDIENTE! : Igniting Community Through Collective Action at National Museum of Mexican Art.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Pilsen, West Town & the West Side¡TINTA ARDIENTE! : Igniting Community Through Collective Action at National Museum of Mexican Art.
Add to calendarSt. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchSt. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Step inside CELESTIA: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago at St. Vincent de.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchStep inside CELESTIA: A “Spellbinding” Multisensory Experience coming to Chicago at St. Vincent de.
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Richard H. Driehaus Museum, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopDowntown, the Loop & West Loop
Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History
Richard H. Driehaus Museum, River North, Downtown, the Loop & West LoopOil Lamp TheaterOil Lamp Theater
Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at Oil Lamp Theater.
Oil Lamp TheaterOil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at Oil Lamp Theater.
Add to calendarStumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Chicago the weekend of Nov 20–22, 2026: 115 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.