It’s that time of year again!
Whether you’re looking for tree lightings and parades, holiday markets or seasonal museum exhibits, there is a lot going on the next few months. To help you keep track of it all, we have compiled a list of holiday events happening throughout Chicago and the North Shore.
Parades, Celebrations and Tree Lightings
Evanston Tree Lighting
November 22 | 4–9 p.m.
Fountain Square, Evanston
Activities will take place throughout downtown Evanston
Holiday Lighting Celebration
November 23
Downtown Highland Park
Wilmette Tree Lighting
November 22 | 7 p.m.
Village Green, Wilmette
Wilmette Holiday Parade
November 23 | 10:30 a.m.
From the CTA parking lot on Fourth and Linden to Village Center
BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
November 23
Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival
Opens November 29
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lake Forest Tree Lighting
November 29
Market Square, Lake Forest
Light the Village Lights
November 29 | 5 p.m.
Corner of Park and Vernon avenues, Glencoe
Libertyville Dickens of a Holiday Festival
December 7 and 14 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cook Park, Libertyville
Glenview Holiday Park and Parade
November 30 | 3–6 p.m.
Jackman Park, Glenview
Vernon Hills Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show
November 29–January 4 | 6 p.m.
Cuneo Mansion & Gardens
Vernon Hills Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting
November 30 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills
Winnetka and Northfield Holiday Weekend
December 5-8
Throughout Winnetka and Northfield
Winter Celebration
December 6-7
Village Hall and Forrest Plaza at Deerfield Square, Deerfield
Museum Exhibits
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
November 14–January 5
Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Shedd Holiday Breakfasts
December 14, 21 and 22
Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Children’s Holiday Celebration
December 5 | 4–6:30 p.m.
The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
Holiday Marketplaces
Craft Faire at The Grove
November 7–10 and November 14–17
1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
Gazebo Holiday Market
November 15–16
Junior League of Chicago Headquarters, 1447 N. Astor St., Chicago
Lake Forest Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Boutique
November 21-23
Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest
Cornucopia Gift Fair
November 22-24
The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Randolph Street’s 7th Annual Holiday Market
November 23–24 and December 14-15 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St., Chicago
18th Annual Christkindlmarket Chicago
November 26–December 24
Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago
33rd Annual Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift and Craft Fair
December 6–8
Arlington Park Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
Photos: Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival and Christmas Around the World (Scott Brownell, Museum of Science and Industry)
