Do you have the need to celebrate this holiday season? Holiday pop-up bars, outdoor spots, and more are listed here for you to ring in the holiday season in Chicago.
All the fun outdoor activities: skating, axe throwing, eating, drinking, number cars and more.
I recommend the jingle shot at this Christmas bar.
Nutcracker Pop Up Christmas Bar
My fave holiday bar. Go for happy hour!
Rudolph's Bar at Lost Never Found
The perfect spot for an anti holiday holiday bar.
Emo Christmas - Chicago
Come for all of the holiday trees
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
You don't have to be Jewish to celebrate at the only Hanukkah bar in Chicago.
A Hanukkah Bar: 8 Crazy Nights
Get your holiday vibes at this large pop-up
Santa Baby Bar at Stolen Saddle
The perfect spot to get a gloog, raclette, big pretzel and a pickle ornament.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Many will swear by this visit for the holiday season and with a Marshall Field's theme this year I may need to too
The Walnut Room
You dont have to go all the way downtown for the Christkindlemarket and this one has a different vibe.
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
I can't wait to see this brought to the stage myself.
Elf The Musical
One of the best ways to enjoy the zoo at the holidays. Get some popcorn and a hot chocolate and enjoy the ice carving demos too.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Right by the Bean so you can see 2 things at once!
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Tis the season for an afternoon tea.
Holiday Tea 2025 at LondonHouse Chicago | Festive Afternoon Tea
This is the bougie holiday tea of your dreams. Get dolled up and ready for the pinkies out.
Holiday Afternoon Tea | 5-Star Hotel Promotions | The Peninsula Chicago
