Christkindlmarket (Friday-Sunday)

The iconic Christkindlmarket comes to Chicago and Aurora this Friday for another season of holiday cheer! Shop unique gifts, try German foods and snatch a special Christkindlmarket mug full of your favorite holiday drink. For more information, check here. 

Millennium Park Holiday Market (Friday-Sunday)

After catching the iconic Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the Millennium Park Chase Promenade North will host a special Christmas market full of holiday gifts. The market runs all weekend long. 

Light of Christmas Drive Thru (Friday-Sunday)

Starting this weekend, Guaranteed Rate Field will host a Drive Thru light show featuring over one million LEDs set to holiday music. Tickets are available here. 

Willow Hill Lights (Friday-Sunday)

Head to the suburbs this weekend for a Drive Thru light show on the Willow Hill Golf Course. Proceeds go to Misericordia, benefitting those with developmental disabilities. Tickets are available here.

Santa Baby Christmas Bar (Friday-Sunday)

 Get into the holiday spirit with this immersive Wrigleyville Christmas bar! Enjoy multiple floors of decorations and handcrafted holiday cocktails. The bar opens this weekend at Bamboo Club with reservations open through January. You can make a reservation here.

JoJo’s Winter Wonderland (Friday-Sunday)

Looking for sweet holiday treats? JoJo’s ShakeBAR in River North for incredible shakes and over-the-top Christmas decorations. The ShakeBAR also features mixology classes and gingerbread house workshops! For more info, click here.

The Story So Far at the Aragon (Friday)

The Story So Far heads to the Aragon Ballroom tonight for a show with the incredible Superheaven and Koyo. Tickets are still available.

Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Friday)

Head to Millennium Park this Friday for the annual city of Chicago tree lighting! The pre-show starts at 5pm and is followed by the tree lighting at 6pm. 

Whiskies of the World (Friday)

Sample a range of whiskies at Whiskies of the World. Over 150 variants will be featured along with masterclasses to those who purchase VIP tickets. More information is available here.

Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers (Friday & Saturday)

Check out an exciting weekend of brews at FoBAB for a collection of over 350 beers. The fest takes place over two days at 525 S Racine Ave. Beer lovers can purchase their tickets here.

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (Saturday)

Head to the Mag Mile this Saturday for the annual holiday parade! Catch 200 dazzling trees, marching bands and more along Michigan Avenue. The parade starts at 5:30pm, but you can show up early starting at 11am for activities along Michigan including photos with Santa.

Cake at The Salt Shed (Saturday) 

Shoutout to the short skirt & long jacket crowd. They’ll be at The Salt Shed on Saturday night for what should be a thrilling show. There is exactly one ticket left.

Morrissey at The Genesee Theatre (Saturday)

If anyone is looking to sell two tickets to this show, please contact Case the Producer on Instagram at (@_caselowe). This show is sold out but Case is looking to buy tickets.

Chicago Holiday Market (Saturday & Sunday)

Looking for unique Christmas gifts? The Chicago Market for Makers is showcasing over 90 artisan vendors at Artifact Events this weekend. The market runs from 11am to 5pm. Tickets are available here.

Saves the Day & Senses Fail at House of Blues (Sunday, Monday) 

The New Jersey vs. The World Tour heads to House of Blues for shows on Sunday and Monday for a pair of shows. Sunday is sold out but you can still find your way into Monday’s show.