Your Chicago Holiday To-Do List: 2017 Edition

Chicago never has a shortage of fun things to do around the holidays. Here are some picks for Chicago holiday classics that are not to be missed.
Tree Lighting & Window Shopping
When: Nov. 18
Where: Millennium Park & State St.
Cost of Admission: FREE
The 104th annual official holiday season kick-off is happening at Millennium Park on November 18. Watch Cloud Gate, Maggie Daley Park, and the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink turn into a magical winter campus. Then, go see the holiday window displays at Macy’s, an even older tradition that’s been around for 110 years!
Christkindlmarket
When: Nov. 17 – Dec. 24
Where: Daley Plaza
Cost of Admission: FREE
Whether you want to eat a bratwurst, drink Glühwein, or shop for unique Christmas ornaments, there’s no better place to get into the holiday spirit than Christkindlmarket.
Zoo Lights
When: Nov. 24–26, Dec. 1–3, 8–23, 26–31, Jan. 1–7
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo
Cost of Admission: FREE
By now a Chicago staple, Zoo Lights allows you to see what Lincoln Park Zoo would look like after being decorated by an army of Christmas elves. The first 1,000 people through the gates each day will receive special glasses to view the lights with.
Ice Skate at Millennium Park
When: Nov. 18 – Mar. 5
Where: 1 Michigan Ave.
Cost of Admission: FREE
Get outside, get moving, and have some family fun at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Chicago has many a good place to skate in the winter, but few are as scenic as this location right in Millennium Park!
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