Holiday season has arrived on Chicago's North Shore! Take in magnificent light shows, have pancakes with Santa, shop 'til you drop at holiday markets and dive into endless more festivities this month. Read on to discover everything happening on Chicago's North Shore. | |
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Happy Holiday Feasts, Fests and Fun!
Visits with Santa, holiday performances, tree lightings, light shows, a scavenger hunt, pop-up shopping events, a reindeer happy hour and so much more – it’s easy to get into the holiday spirit on Chicago’s North Shore! There’s so much to do and see. Start planning today!
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Holiday Light Shows
Surround yourself with the dynamic experience of a magical evening of light and sound! The sensational Lightscape is an after-dark illuminated trail with a new path and new installations uniquely created for the Chicago Botanic Garden (through January 8). Let the kiddos interact with light and color as they explore hues and patterns in Kohlights: A Mesmertastic Holiday Lightacular (through December 29) and Shine Light Show boasts the North Shore's largest drive-thru of lights synchronized to holiday music (through January 1).
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Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
Saturday, December 10
601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Jingle & Mingle is back! With 40+ vendors all under one roof including jewelry, accessories, clothing, home décor, artwork and so much more, you’ll get all your holiday shopping done in one day! Walk-ins are welcome, but if you register online, you’ll receive a free gift when you check in!
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Get Festive at Downtown Evanston's Holiday Light Celebration
Bring your family downtown to watch the annual tree lighting followed by photo ops with Santa and sweet treats at The Merion this Saturday, December 3!
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One-Stop Holiday Shopping in Evanston!
Ready to shop till you drop? These one-stop shopping events are sure to have everything you need to complete your holiday shopping list! Choose between the Evanston Made Holiday Pop-Up, featuring 65 vendors of original art and handmade artisan goods or the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Craft Expo featuring 140 artisans. Better yet, go to both! They run through December 20.
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Santa + Reindeer at Chalet
Chalet is your one-stop holiday destination where you can meet Santa and his reindeer, and shop everything holiday.
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That's Entertainment!
From critically acclaimed dramas and hilarious comedies to upbeat musicals, live music, holiday performances and family-friendly shows, there’s a performance for everyone! December highlights include The Music of the Grateful Dead with Trouble Ahead (12/2), Salt Creek Ballet’s The Nutcracker (12/2 and 12/3) and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas 12/15 – 1/1).
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Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
December 11, December 17, December 20 and December 29
Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University
2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston
There’s a lot of excitement for Northwestern basketball! Get your tickets today and come cheer on the Wildcats! This month’s home games are December 11 (Prairie View A+M), December 17 (DePaul), December 20 (UIC) and December 29 (Brown). All games take place in the beautifully renovated Welsh-Ryan Arena!
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Give gifts that feel good
Come shop Gearhead Outfitters this holiday season. With quality and sustainable brands like Patagonia, The North Face, Cotopaxi and more you will FEEL good giving gifts that feel GOOOD. #getitatgearhead
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Palmhouse Presents NYE
Saturday, December 31
619 Howard St., Evanston
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at one of Evanston’s most spectacular party spaces! Enjoy a four-hour open bar, a live band with DJ sets, passed appetizers, a champagne toast at midnight, a balloon drop, party favors, photo ops and so much more! Early bird tickets are $70 per person (through December 10).
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Perk up your holiday party at Westin Chicago North Shore
Planning your 2022 Holiday Party? Perk up your planning with this special offer from the Westin Chicago North Shore
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Funkadesi
December 10, 2022
Palmhouse, Evanston
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