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CTA commuters may complain about service, but everyone enjoys the city's holiday train.
What to expect: This temporary festive train features lights, decorations and plenty of photo ops. Plus, you can meet Santa as you ride around the city.
If you go: Hop aboard a car 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday on the Kimball Brown or 2:30-3:45pm on the Midway Orange line.
- The train runs on various lines and times until Dec. 23. Full schedule here.
Cost: $2.25 for a one-way ticket
More things to do this weekend in Chicago:
🎄 Christmas Trees from Around the World
- Walk through this exhibit of cultural Christmas trees, handcrafted ornaments and decorations. Read about Monica's experience here.
- 5-6:30pm Friday at the Treasurer's Office.
Price: Free. RSVP: 312-603-6931 or [email protected]
☕️ Austin 20th Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
- Stop by this West Side neighborhood for its annual holiday celebration and enjoy live music, hot cocoa and photo ops.
- The parade begins at 5pm Friday followed by a festival on Madison and Laramie.
Price: Free
- Watch this indie rock multi-instrumentalist perform during his "Sunday Morning Put-On" tour.
- 7:30pm Saturday at Highland Park's Martin Theatre at Ravinia (doors open at 4) and Dec. 9-13 at Chicago's Fourth Presbyterian Church.
Price: Tickets start at $65
Walk through the Uptown neighborhood as you sample treats from local businesses and enjoy live music.
- 5-8:30pm Friday.
If you go: To celebrate the event's 10-year anniversary, those who register will be in the drawing to win a prize.
Price: Free. Register.
🎶 Concierto Jíbaro Navideño 2024
- Learn about Latin culture as you listen to live music by the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra.
- Doors open 5pm Friday and the show starts at 6pm at Northside College Prep.
Price: Tickets start at $30
- Sip on drinks as you watch this 90-minute performance or pay extra to play the role of king or queen.
- Showtimes begin at 5, 7 and 9pm daily.
Price: Tickets start at $27
🎫 Upcoming concerts
Here are a few concerts we're keeping an eye on next year:
- AC/DC is performing on May 24 at Soldier Field.
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform June 6 at Soldier Field
- Alison Krauss & Union Station will perform June 7 at the Chicago Theatre.
Price: Varying