As always, there are a bunch of great activities around Chicago to help residents get in the spirit of the upcoming holidays. There’s too many to list in a short blog post, but here is our list of the highlights (and all of them are free):

McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink in Millennium Park
When: Nov. 13 – Mar. 6
Where: 201 E Randolph St.

Christkindlmarket
When: Nov. 20 – Dec. 24
Where: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
When: Nov. 21
Where: N. Michigan Ave, from Oak St. to Wacker Dr.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza
When: Nov. 24
Where: 50 W Washington St.

Santa House at Daley Plaza
When: Nov. 24 – Dec. 24
Where: 50 W Washington St.

Caroling at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park
When: Fridays, Nov. 27 – Dec. 18
Where: 201 E Randolph St.

McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade
When: Nov. 26
Where: State St., from Congress Pkwy. to Randolph St.

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
When: Nov. 27 – January
Where: 2001 N. Clark St.

Wreathing of the Lions at the Art Institute of Chicago
When: Nov. 27
Where: 111 S Michigan Ave.

Chi-Town Rising: NYE Celebration
When: Dec. 31
Where: TBD (see website)

For more great holiday-related activities, visit the City of Chicago’s website.