# Event Details - **Event Name**: Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 09 Dec, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 09 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Get into the holiday spirit and jumpstart your shopping at Get Lit: Santa’s Book Fair, a holiday twist on the original grown-up book fair!About this EventJoin the American Writers Museum and local, independent Chicago bookstores for this special holiday event. Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, The Red Nose, a delicious winter cocktail. Plus, be on the lookout for the big man in red for photos and holiday stories!Interested in joining us? Email to pitch your bookstore or literary non-profit to join in the fun! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/45047620-9f01-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h225-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb1sF1443EMA limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at education@americanwritersmuseum.org.Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/get-lit-santas-book-fair/100001995953080393 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, holiday, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-12-09T23:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: American Writers Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: American Writers Museum - **lat**: 41.8855166 - **long**: -87.6249371 - **full address**: American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/400906552fd64b9bfd426439f9aa162515a73d6aed8b78775fd5ca28d733bae0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786641845 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair being held? - **A:** Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair takes place on Wed, 09 Dec, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 09 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm at American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair? - **A:** Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair? - **A:** Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair is organized by American Writers Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Get Lit: Santa's Book Fair is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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