Holiday fun: reindeer runs and gothic dances

Snuggle up! From holiday traditions to sports, the fun is happening both indoors and out.

🌟 Lightscape

• Stroll through this trail of twinkling botanic art.
• Times vary, now-Jan. 4 at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.
• Tickets start at $29 for adults, $19 for children

🎞️ Black Harvest Film Festival

• Celebrate and support Black storytelling. See the full lineup.
• Times vary, now-Sunday at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
• Tickets for individual screenings start at $14.50.

🎶 Chicago Vinyl Connection

• Vibe out with a group of local DJs as you crate dig for new records.
• Noon-5pm Sunday at The Promontory in Hyde Park.
• Free, but RSVP

🏀 DePaul Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern

• Reminisce on the good ole' days and cheer on the collegiate athletes.
• 7:30pm Friday at Wintrust Arena in South Loop.
• Tickets start at $29.

🦌 Reindeer Run

• Weave two miles through the zoo under the holiday lights for this family race.
• 5:30-9pm Saturday at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield.
• Tickets start at $45.

🦇 Bat Club: Gothic Dance Party

• From post punk to rock, dance the night away at this gothic-themed celebration.
• 9pm-1am Friday at the Beat Kitchen in Roscoe Village.
• Tickets are $19.25.

🦃 25th Annual Turkey Giveaway

• 'Tis the season for giving back and receiving. Stop by the Black McDonald's Operators Association's annual turkey giveaway.

• 8am Friday at 14702 Dixie Hwy., Harvey and Saturday at 19767 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights.  
• Free

🛍️ Pickwick Vintage Show

• Shop the racks as this traveling show makes its way to the Windy City!
• 10am-4pm Sunday at Chicago Athletic Association in the Loop.
• Tickets start at $11.54

🏙️ A Very Chicago Art Show

• Celebrate Chicago and support local artist Jaz Rodriguez with her city-themed prints as you eat, sip and mingle.
• 3-9pm Sunday at Common Decency in Logan Square.
• Free