Compiled by: Ashmar Mandou

Christkindlemarket
Daley Plaza
Through December 24th
Free
At Christkindlemarket guests can shop handcrafted items like nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, beer steins, and glass ornaments. Guests can also nibble on potato pancakes, hot pretzels, and chocolate-covered treats.

ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo
Through January 6th
Free
Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into themed displays, ice-sculptures and features festive carolers. This year, ZooLights adds several ticketed events, including Holiday market and a live performance of music from A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Made in Chicago Holiday Market
Plumbers Hall: 1340 W. Washington Blvd
November 24th
Free
Made in Chicago Holiday Market is all about celebrating Chicago makers. Stock up on nifty gifts from the likes of Edgewater Candles, Do-Rite Donuts, YASOU skin care, and much more.

Caroling at Cloud Gate
Millennium Park
November 23rd through December 14th
Free
Show up in front of the Bean to belt out holiday classics at this series of winter concerts and sing-alongs.

Ice Skating in Millennium Park
McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink, Downtown
Through March 10th
Free
Skate under the Chicago skyline and within eyeshot of the Chicago Christmas Tree at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park.