Chicago events December 2024

Things to do in December 2024 in Chicago

With all the christmassy vibes, the list of December 2024 events in Chicago only keeps increasing. Check out all the festivals, parties and events happening in Chicago in December to embrace all the party vibes. Find out all that you are looking for from the curated list of December 2024 events in Chicago and make the festive vibes count!

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The Movie Menu Showing Friday After Next Sunday Dec 8th Early Show

1837 W Fulton St

Sun, Dec 08

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Ornament Painting Party

Cafe Con Leche

Multiple dates

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Lightscape- Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden

Fri, Nov 15

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Lincoln Park Zoo Lights 2024

Lincoln Park Zoo

Fri, Nov 15

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Light Up The Lake

Navy Pier

Fri, Nov 29

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The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Chicago

Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago

Sat, Dec 14

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Winterland: An Immersive Holiday Experience

Navy Pier

Mon, Dec 02

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The Movie Menu Showing Friday After Next Dec 7th Evening Show

The movie menu

Sat, Dec 07

Ugly Sweater Ho-Ho-Hoedown

The Old Plank

Fri, Dec 13

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The Movie Menu Showing Friday After Next Showing Saturday Dec 7th Evening Show

1837 W Fulton St

Sat, Dec 07

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CTA Holiday Train

Tue, Dec 03

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Lightscape- Chicago Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden

15 Nov-05 Jan

49 interested
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Lincoln Park Zoo Lights 2024

Lincoln Park Zoo

15 Nov-05 Jan

50 interested
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Christkindlmarket Chicago 2024

Daley Plaza

22 Nov-24 Dec

78 interested
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Light Up The Lake

Navy Pier

29 Nov-05 Jan
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Winterland: An Immersive Holiday Experience

Navy Pier

02 Dec-05 Jan

20 interested
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CTA Holiday Train

CTA Holiday Train

03-23 Dec

December Buzz in Chicago ⚡

2025 Chicago All Access New Years Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl (14th Annual) AE

Lincoln Park + Wicker Park Locations

31 Dec-01 Jan

Free
House Music is Love on a Funktion One Sound System.

The Point

14-15 Dec

USD 10
The Movie Menu Showing Friday After Next Showing Saturday Dec 7th Evening Show

1837 W Fulton St

Sun, 08 Dec

USD 80
A Brand New Day House Music Day Party at Cerise Rooftop At Virgin Hotels.

Cerise Rooftop

Sat, 07 Dec

USD 10
Chandni Chowk To Chicago Vol:2

Chalet

07-08 Dec

Free
CHICAGO TAMASHA NIGHTS | KAALA CHASHMA EDITION | @LORE NIGHTCLUB

Lore Chicago

14-15 Dec

USD 20

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Christmas Events in Chicago

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The Movie Menu Showing Friday After Next Sunday Dec 8th Early Show

1837 W Fulton St

Sun, 08 Dec

41 interested

USD 80
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Ugly Sweater Ho-Ho-Hoedown

The Old Plank

13-14 Dec

16 interested

Free
The Movie Menu Showing Friday After Next Showing Saturday Dec 7th Evening Show

1837 W Fulton St

Sun, 08 Dec

USD 80

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New Year Events in Chicago

CHICAGO BOLLYWOOD GRANDEUR NYE 2025 @SEVEN NIGHTCLUB

Seven Nightclub Chicago

31 Dec-01 Jan

USD 40
2025 Chicago All Access New Years Eve (NYE) Bar Crawl (14th Annual) AE

Lincoln Park + Wicker Park Locations

31 Dec-01 Jan

Free
Feliz Año Nuevo! Celebrate 2025 at Café Con Leche

Cafe Con Leche

31 Dec-01 Jan

Free
New Year's Eve Party 2025 at W Chicago Hotel

W Chicago - City Center

31 Dec-01 Jan

216 interested
The Walk In’s NYE Masquerade

The Walk In

31 Dec-01 Jan

Free
New Year's Eve Party 2025 at Swissotel Chicago Hotel & Resort

Swissotel Chicago

31 Dec-01 Jan

44 interested

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December Free Events in Chicago 🤑

Cox n Crendor Podcast

Fri, 20 Dec
Viceroy Chicago's Gingerbread Jubilee

Viceroy Chicago

Sat, 07 Dec

Free
The Walk In’s NYE Masquerade

The Walk In

31 Dec-01 Jan

Free
Da Bears Watch Party with Miller Light

The Old Plank

22-23 Dec

Free
Business Networking Events - Mailing List - Chicago

Barstool River North

Sat, 07 Dec
90s/2000s Christian & Gospel Prāz-Party @Prazbar

Prāzbar

Sat, 07 Dec

Fever of festivals in Chicago 😍

Tink - Winters Diary Music Festival at United Center

United Center

Fri, 20 Dec
LP Giobbi at Radius Chicago

Radius Chicago

Sat, 07 Dec
Terrapin Flyer

The WC Social Club

Fri, 06 Dec
Frosty Fest

Downtown West Chicago, West Chicago

Sat, 07 Dec
Inaugural Concert: Chicago Salon Piano Series with Stefano Miceli

PianoForte Chicago

Fri, 06 Dec
Golden Hour featuring Fiesta Cuba

Epiphany Center for the Arts

Sat, 14 Dec

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Christmas Light Displays Events in Chicago

Celebrating Motown Soulful Music Holiday Lights Trolley

230 W North Ave, (Inside Lobby) Next to Parking Garage

Fri, 06 Dec
Light of Christmas Drive Thru Chicago!

Guaranteed Rate Field

Mon, 09 Dec
Christmas Lights Party Bus Tour

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch, Chicago Public Library

Sat, 07 Dec

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Christmas Services Events in Chicago

53rd Annual Christmas in Chicago Concert

The Moody Church

Sat, 14 Dec
Youth & Young Adults End of The Year Christmas Celebration Worship Service

Kelly Branch, Chicago Public Library

Sat, 21 Dec
Baritone & the Live Jazz Ensemble

201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Sat, 21 Dec
Burning Red: The Ultimate Live Band Tribute to Taylor Swift

Theater on the Lake

Sat, 14 Dec
Old Town Presents... "The Holiday Hop"

Old Town

Sat, 07 Dec
Christmas Celebration

100 Wycliffe Drive, West Chicago, IL

Sat, 07 Dec

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Christmas Carols Events in Chicago

Preparing our Hearts for Christmas Benefit Concert

St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Sat, 07 Dec
53rd Annual Christmas in Chicago Concert

The Moody Church

Sat, 14 Dec
Christmas With Vox Venti

Resurrection Lutheran Church

Sat, 14 Dec

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Breakfast With Santa Events in Chicago

Brunch With Santa

The Old Plank

Sun, 15 Dec

USD 10
Breakfast with Santa Chicago Neiman Marcus Saturday, December 14, 9:00am

737 N Michigan Ave

Sat, 14 Dec
Lunch with Santa

1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Sat, 07 Dec
St Ferdinand Breakfast with Santa 2024

St Ferdinand School

Sun, 08 Dec
Breakfast With Santa 2024

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Chicago

Sat, 07 Dec
Breakfast with Santa- River North

800 N. Wells St Chicago, Il 60610

Sat, 07 Dec

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Pictures With Santa Events in Chicago

Viceroy Chicago's Gingerbread Jubilee

Viceroy Chicago

Sat, 07 Dec

Free
Hyde Park Holly-Day

Harper Court

Sat, 07 Dec

Free
Holiday Tree Lighting at NEWCITY

NEWCITY

Sat, 07 Dec

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Christmas Wreath Workshops Events in Chicago

Christmas Wreath Workshop for Charity

Downtown Chicago

Sat, 14 Dec
Winterland Wreath Workshop

3637 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Sun, 08 Dec
Winter Wreath Making Workshop

The Yoga Seed

Fri, 06 Dec

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Toy Drives Events in Chicago

Toys for Tots Toy Drive @ Michella’s – No Cover!

Michella Terrace Banquet Rooms

21-22 Dec
SFT Sensory Friendly Family Holiday Event

5120 W 44th St

Sat, 14 Dec
5150 Records Holiday Toy Drive

Cobra Lounge

Wed, 18 Dec
The Art Of Christmas Gala 2024

The United Club at Soldier Field

Sat, 21 Dec
LEXGOLF 2024 Christmas Celebration & Toy Drive

Metropolitan Club Chicago

Fri, 06 Dec
6th Annual Toy Drive for Comer Children's Hospital

Neighborhood Loans: Bucktown - NMLS ID: 222982

Sat, 07 Dec

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National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day Events in Chicago

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Ugly Sweater Ho-Ho-Hoedown

The Old Plank

13-14 Dec

16 interested

Free
Grinch Drag Brunch + Ugly Sweater Contest- Nashville

Zanies Comedy Club Chicago

Sat, 07 Dec
Old Town Presents: The Holiday Hop

1610 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Sat, 07 Dec
Ugly Sweater Networking Event (Chicago)

The River Kitchen and Bar

Sat, 07 Dec
Chicago Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

Chicago

Sat, 21 Dec
Ugly Sweater Party at Schubas w/ Josh Spinner

Schubas Tavern

Fri, 20 Dec

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Fireworks Events in Chicago

Shimmer & Shine Sagittarius Ball (Chicago) Hip Hop Vs Reggaeton

Burnham Harbor S Dock (Anita Dee 2)

Sat, 14 Dec
2025 Chicago New Years Eve Cruise - The Midnight Kiss

600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

31 Dec-01 Jan
New Year On The Pier: NYE 2025 at Bar Sol

Bar Sol

31 Dec-01 Jan
All Inclusive New Year's Eve 2025 Fireworks Cruise aboard Anita Dee II

Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below)

31 Dec-01 Jan
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Viewing Party

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

31 Dec-01 Jan
Grand Chicago New Year's Eve: NYE 2025 at The Aon Grand Ballroom

Aon Grand Ballroom Navy Pier

31 Dec-01 Jan

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Holiday events in Chicago

Reverie Stone Country Holiday Extravaganza at Carols Pub

Carols Pub

Fri, 20 Dec
Rudolph's Holiday Market

1029 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, 60608

07-08 Dec
Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl

1409 W Addison St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Fri, 06 Dec
Old Town Presents: The Holiday Hop

1610 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Sat, 07 Dec
Adults Night Out: Holidaze Presented by On The Rocks Premium Cocktails and -196 Vodka Seltzer

N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60614

Thu, 12 Dec
Holiday Movies at Gallagher Way: Home Alone

3637 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Thu, 19 Dec

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Arts events in Chicago

Trae Crowder at The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre

Sat, 21 Dec
Bright Star - Drama Group

330 W 202nd Streeet, Chicago Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60411

Fri, 06 Dec
Cornelia Arts Building Dec. Open Studios 2024 - Opening Night

1800 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60657

Fri, 06 Dec
An evening with Gregory Porter

The Chicago Theatre

Sat, 14 Dec
Mañanas en el Museo

1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60608

Sun, 08 Dec
Mercadito Artesanal

851 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Sat, 14 Dec

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Kids events & activities in Chicago

Las Posadas Pop•Up

Tu Venue

Sun, 15 Dec
Kids Christmas Party

Park and Field

Sun, 08 Dec
DILF: Feliz Navi-Daddy/USMC Toys for Tots Drive 🎄

The SoFo Tap

07-08 Dec
Playdate with Nature

Greenbelt Cultural Center

Tue, 17 Dec
Santa Hustle Chicago 5K & Kids Dash

Navy Pier

Sat, 07 Dec
Little Baby Claus in town!

2753 N.Ashland Ave Chicago Il 60614

Sun, 08 Dec

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Health & Wellness events in Chicago

Winter Solstice Gong Wash - Sound Healing Symphony

yogaview

Sat, 21 Dec
Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour

United Center

Sat, 14 Dec
Mirthday Party

American Indian Health Service of Chicago Inc

Thu, 12 Dec
Queer Eye: The Fab Five Live!

The Chicago Theatre

Sun, 15 Dec
Monthly Sacred Cacao Event

946 North Neltnor Boulevard, # 210 - 216, West Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60185

Fri, 06 Dec
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Rudolf Steiner Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America - Chicago

Sat, 14 Dec

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Brunch events in Chicago

Soul Brunch: Christmas Spectacular

City Winery - Chicago

Sun, 08 Dec
“Andy’s Santa Brunch” at The Metropolitan

The Metropolitan

Sat, 07 Dec
Wicked Rooftop Drag Brunch- Chicago

theWit Chicago

Sat, 14 Dec
Christmas Brunch

401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60601

24-25 Dec
The Funky Brunch: Justin Martin + Mike Dunn

213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610-0704, United States

Sun, 15 Dec
OMNI-CHANNEL Holiday Brunch

Grand Balloom -Chicago, IL

Sat, 21 Dec

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Sports events in Chicago

NBA Cup: Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics

United Center

Sat, 21 Dec
Friday Night 4's Tourney #3 @ SPF Winter Fieldhouse in Chicago

Windy City Fieldhouse

Fri, 13 Dec
Shabbat Morning, Parashat Vayishlah (Dec 14)

Second Unitarian Church of Chicago

Sat, 14 Dec
Montrose Beach CX - Illinois Cyclocross State champs

Montrose Beach

Sun, 08 Dec
Fall Members Meeting

6400 S Promontory Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60649

Tue, 10 Dec
Monday Mayhem at DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field

09 Dec Onwards

Free

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Friday the 13th events in Chicago

MxPx w/ The Ataris - 12/13 & 12/14

3730 N Clark St , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Fri, 13 Dec
Venusian Visions: a Friday the 13th Tarot Night at Dorothy

Dorothy

Fri, 13 Dec
Ink & Eat: Friday the 13th @ THT

The Harding Tavern

Fri, 13 Dec

Free

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Pop-Ups events in Chicago

Krampus Parade and pop up launch!

2849 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Fri, 06 Dec
The Chicago Art Girls Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School

14-15 Dec
The Market Shop Holiday Pop-Up

Time Out Market Chicago

07-08 Dec

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Events in December in nearby cities

Joy at The Farm

The Original White Fence Farm Restaurant

Fri, 20 Dec

18 interested

USD 48
2025 New Years Party Champagne Toast At Midnight

1734 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove

31 Dec-01 Jan

USD 49
George Willborn Home for the Holidays, Ho, Ho, Ho comedy show!

Events by Tiffany

Fri, 13 Dec

USD 35
Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Bentley's Pet Stuff & Grooming Algonquin (1492 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin, IL)

07-15 Dec

USD 25
Degrado Christmas Extravaganza

Anthony DeGrado - State Farm Insurance Agent

Sun, 08 Dec

Free
Latin American Marketplace and Cultural Festival

Fox Valley Mall

14-15 Dec

Free
Bluegrass Sundays 'Fireside' at Sidecar

Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden

08 Dec Onwards

Free
Senior Suburban Orchestra Free Family & Friends Concert

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

Sat, 14 Dec

Free
BULLY PROOF WORKSHOPS- DEC 2024

Premier Martial Arts

11-12 Dec

Free

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Things to do in December 2024 in Chicago

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