December 13, 2025
Saturday

Headliners

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Randolph Street Holiday Market Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium. Discover 125 vendors offering a curated selection of stylish gifts, clothing, decor, and more! Celebrate...
2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
4:30 pm-
10:00 pm
ZooLights The Lincoln Park Zoo. This family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout...
7:00 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings United Center. NHL Hockey Game. 312-455-4000
7:30 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
7:30 pmA Soulful Motown Christmas Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Showcases holiday classics and Motown hits from legends like The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie...
8:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800

Festivals

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Randolph Street Holiday Market Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium. Discover 125 vendors offering a curated selection of stylish gifts, clothing, decor, and more! Celebrate...
4:30 pm-
10:00 pm
ZooLights The Lincoln Park Zoo. This family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout...
7:30 pmA Soulful Motown Christmas Harris Theater for Music and Dance. Showcases holiday classics and Motown hits from legends like The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie...

The Arts

10:00 amFinding Nemo Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Musical theatrical performance.
11:00 amSecond City Chicago: Rudolph Runs Wild Second City. Comedic performance live.
1:00 pmCirque Du Soleil - Twas The Night Before Chicago Theatre. Cirque Du Soleil theatrical performance.
2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
2:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern... 312-922-2110
2:00 pmA Christmas Carol Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmSix The Musical CIBC Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmIrving Berlin's White Christmas Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmElf - The Musical Auditorium Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
2:00 pmThe Phantom of the Opera Cadillac Palace Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
3:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern... 312-922-2110
3:00 pmSister Act Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance.
6:00 pmComedysportz Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. The ultimate comedy battle where two improv teams compete for laughs and points! A witty Ref keeps the...
7:00 pmTommy Davidson Chicago Improv, Schaumburg. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmJoffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker Lyric Opera House of Chicago. Ballet theatrical performance.
7:00 pmJack Assadourian Jr. Comedy Vault, Batavia. Comedic performance live.
7:00 pmThe Rat Pack Is Back For The Holidays Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet. Las Vegas style show performance.
7:00 pmFor King and Country Rosemont Theatre. Alternative music performance.
7:00 pmSteph Tolev Zanies Comedy Club, Rosemont. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
7:30 pmLucas Zelnick The Vic Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmLady A Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Performing country music live.
8:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
8:00 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression and the American modern... 312-922-2110
8:00 pmComedysportz Malarkey Comedy Kingsbury Theater. The ultimate comedy battle where two improv teams compete for laughs and points! A witty Ref keeps the...
8:00 pmDJ Sandhu CG's Comedy Club, Bolingbrook. Comedic performance live.
8:00 pmJay Som Lincoln Hall. Alternative music performance.
8:00 pmBillie Marten Thalia Hall. Performing country music live.
8:00 pmParlor Greens Garcia's. Pop / rock performance.
8:00 pmStory of A Song Tour Des Plaines Theatre. Festival tour performance.
8:30 pmBaby Wants Candy Donny's Skybox Theatre. Musical theatrical performance.
9:00 pmRyan Davis and The Roadhouse Band Empty Bottle. Alternative music performance.
10:00 pmKompany Concord Music Hall. Techno / electronic concert performance.

Retail Events

12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
The International Gem & Jewelry Show Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. Taking place in Hall F, the show features a wide array of fine jewelry, including diamonds...

Sports

7:00 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings United Center. NHL Hockey Game. 312-455-4000
7:00 pmExtreme Dwarfanators Wrestling Candela, Niles. Wrestling sport match.

For Children

10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Istock Family Look-In Lab Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Explore the Nature Museum's live collections of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates... 773-755-5100
10:30 amMrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical Beverly Art Center. It's almost Christmas, and Santa's list is missing! Join Mrs. Claus and the Elf Class of 2025 as they try to find it in time...
11:00 amBest of Shedd Tour Shedd Aquarium. Discover the aquarium like never before with a 75 minute guided tour that includes behind-the-scenes access, front-row seats...

Community

9:30 am-
3:45 pm
Home and Studio: Inside and Out Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park. Pair a guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio with a self-guided... 312-994-4000
9:30 am-
4:00 pm
Robie House: Inside and Out Frederick C. Robie House. A guided interior tour and a self-guided outdoor audio tour along 58th Street, exploring its architectural story...
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Judy Istock Butterfly Haven Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Discover over 40 exotic butterfly species and colorful birds in a tropical 2,700 sq. ft. greenhouse... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
RiverWorks Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Wilderness Walk Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie... 773-755-5100

Dining Specials

10:00 am-
2:00 pm
Weekend Brunch at Cindy's Cindy's Rooftop. Menu items features Cindy's Breakfast Platter, Stuffed French Toast, Quiche, Braised Pork Croque Madame, Salmon Carpaccio...
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Brunch at Aba's Aba. Enjoy Acai Bowl, Strawberry Rhubarb Biscuit, Chocolate Babka French Toast, Avocado & Spinach Frittata, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak...
11:00 am-
1:00 pm
Hangover Happy Hour Bub City. Features $6 Bloody Mary's and Espresso Martinis.
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Bub's Brunch Bub City. Brunch favorites include sweet Cinnamon Sticky Buns, the hearty Day Breaker Burrito, Egg White Tacos, a Bacon, Egg and Cheeseburger...
11:00 am-
2:00 pm
Lunch Prix Fixe Menu Specials Alla Vita. Enjoy a three-course meal with your choice of a starter like stracciatella soup, spring green salad; a main course featuring roasted...
11:00 am-
18:00 am
Weekend Brunch at Ema Ema. Weekend brunch features fresh favorites like Soft Scrambled Eggs with mushrooms and parmesan cream, a vibrant Acai Bowl with fruit and...
4:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Gilt Bar Happy Hour Gilt Bar Chicago. Enjoy a variety of crave-worthy bites and drinks, starting with sliders like the American cheeseburger & hot fried chicken...

Nightlife

4:00 pmDelilah's Rock n Roll Jukebox Delilah's. Saturdays features $3 Genesee Cream Ale, $3 Evan Williams Bourbon.
6:00 pmRed Velvet Burlesque Show Y Bar. Captivating audiences with standout choreography and timeless burlesque in this adult-theme perfromance.
6:00 pmRed Lace Burlesque Show and Variety Show Red Lace Burlesque. A live show blending burlesque, cabaret, and variety acts for an evening of dazzling, high-energy entertainment...
6:00 pmEarlybirds Club Beat Kitchen. A dance party for women, trans, and non-binary people.
6:00 pmRed Velvet Burlesque Show Red Velvet Burlesque Show. Adult themed event.