All Day

Light Up the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Light Up the Lake is Navy Pier's Holiday Festival that includes Indoor and Outdoor Festivities. Some activities are Free, like the outdoor light display, craft workshops, fireworks, and live music....

Free

Holiday Bricktacular

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center 601 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg

Celebrate the holiday season at LEGOLAND! Holiday LEGO Builds – Snap a family photo with our GIANT LEGO DUPLO Sleigh, LEGO snowman, Santa all built from LEGO bricks, and more! MINILAND –...

$24
Ongoing

Winterland at Gallagher Way

Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago

"Gallagher Way and in Wrigley Field turn into a Winter Wonderland Outside at Christkindlmarket, guests can ride the new 40-foot Ferris wheel and see our dazzling tree – set to...

$5

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N Clark St, Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights is one of Chicago's best traditions! The Zoo is lit up with holiday cheer, and it's a great opportunity to see the animals in the evening....

$7

Christmas Around the World at the MSI

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

The Museum of Science Industry hosts has been hosting this exhibit since 1942. Each Christmas tree is decorated to represent a different country with a 4 story Christmas tree in...

Included in Museum Entry

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield

Brookfield Zoo is covered in two million twinkling lights! Plus: Interactive Displays and Lights: •Holiday Magic Photo Ops: Giant Animals, Tunnel Light Show, Walkthrough Displays & so much more! •Dance...

Included in admission

Winter Camp

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago

Looking for a way to keep your kid entertained during Winter Break? Peggy Notebaert's Winter Camp is a great educational opportunity for kids! There are different sessions and options for...

$135 – $320

Bubble Bash

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N Washington St, Naperville

"Spend time together creating lasting memories, taking part in special activities, grooving to good music, exploring the Museum’s hands-on exhibits, and counting down with confetti, bubbles, and more! This annual...