Chicago Weekend Guide: Maggie Daley Park, Randolph Street Holiday Market and Lightscape
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Ice skating at Maggie Daley Park returns, Randolph Street Holiday Market is open, and Lightscape is aglow this weekend.
Celebrate 10 years of this ribbon-shaped landmark named in honor of Chicago's former first lady.
- Grab your friends, gloves and skates and enjoy this outdoor ice skating rink this holiday season.
- Warm up with a little hot chocolate, funnel cake or Chicago dog.
- Reservations can be made online and lockers and skates can be rented.
- Friday through March 9, 2025.
Cost: Tickets prices vary
More things to do this weekend in Chicago
🖼️ The Heritage Museum of Asian Art
- Explore this Asian art gallery with a guided tour. Learn the historical importance of the dragon, and of the multi-cultural figure, the Buddha, and its representation as an icon.
- Friday 5-8pm, the tour will begin at 6:30pm at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Bridgeport.
Can't make it? The last one for the year is Friday, Dec. 20.
Cost: FREE. RSVP here.
- Stop by this downtown rooftop to enjoy city views and wine tastings, giveaways and more.
- Saturday 1-5pm at the Godfrey Hotel in River North.
Cost: Tickets start at $59
🛍️Randolph Street Holiday Market
- Shop vintage wares, handcrafted treasures and local artisanship as you sip on craft cocktails at this two- day annual event.
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm, just steps away from Union Park.
Cost: Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets start at $12
- Stroll through this festive outdoor light, music and art trail at the Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
- Friday through Jan. 5. Be sure to take advantage of their advance parking pass reservations.
Cost: Tickets start at $17 for children/$32 for adults
🎄 Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
- Explore this Chicago tradition of tree displays from around the world.
- Saturday through Jan. 6 at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde Park.
Cost: This exhibit is included in the museum entry. Tickets start at $14.95
Portuguese fado singer Carminho
- Enjoy the stirring music of the world-renowned artist who was featured in the Oscar-winning "Poor Things."
- Carminho is on tour for her latest album, released by Chicago's own Nonesuch Records and produced by the late Steve Albini.
- Wednesday at 7:30pm at City Winery in West Loop.
Cost: Tickets start at $38
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to note that the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is in Hyde Park (not the South Loop).