Dec 11, 2025 - Things to Do
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Grab an ugly sweater, finish your shopping and how many holiday pop-up bars have you been to so far? (We're not judging.)
- Watch this joyful, live comedy based on the 1992 cult classic.
- Through Jan. 11 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace.
- Tickets start at $85.
🛍️ Randolph Street's Holiday Market
- Shop and sip at one of these 125 mini-boutiques. There will be festive cocktails along with small bites and music.
- 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday at 1341 W. Randolph St. in West Loop.
- Tickets start at $12.
🍻 TBOX
- Bar hop and meet other locals at this annual all-day holiday crawl.
- 10am-8pm Saturday in Wrigleyville.
- Tickets start are $39.99.
- Bundle up, it's expected to be a cold one as you cheer on Da Bears!
- Noon Sunday at Solider Field.
- Tickets start at $260.
🧸 Trinket Fest Holiday Special
- Shop two floors of holiday decorations, trinkets and more. Plus, food and drinks.
- Free entry for those who bring a toy which will be donated to Toys for Tots.
- Noon-5pm Sunday at the Artifact Events Center in Ravenswood.
- Tickets start are $7.18.
- Enjoy tasty Italian bites, a photo booth and holiday crafts!
- 2-5pm Saturday at Eataly in River North.
- Tickets start at $50.
- Mingle and network as you spend the evening celebrating creatives who shape Chicago's fashion scene. From models and designers to makeup, wardrobe artists and more.
- 7-10pm Saturday at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Tickets start at $125.
- Explore 50 acres of this outdoor mystical holiday light and sound show.
- Through Jan. 3 at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
- Tickets start at $27.