Dec 18, 2025 - Food and Drink
Holiday fun: Skating, dining, and Mrs. Claus
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It's supposed to be warmer this weekend so step outside for festive events, last-minute shopping and good eats.
- Stop by Labriola for the Italian restaurant's holiday countdown of pizza specials. This weekend's toppings include goat cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, balsamic, creamy pesto, bacon and more.
- The eatery will donate $1 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository for every pizza ordered.
- Through Dec. 24 at Labriola on Michigan Avenue.
- Make a reservation.
🖼️ Black Swan Elegies: An Artists Tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick
- The exhibition honors the legendary, late artist's contributions to the local creative scene, featuring Fitzpatrick's work and the work of fellow artists.
- 5- 8pm Friday, Noon-6pm Saturday and Sunday at West Town Chamber of Commerce.
- Keep the festivities going with a live musical based on the classic 1965 TV special.
- Times vary, Friday-Sunday at SPACE in Evanston.
- Tickets start at $27.
🎄 Park Forest 1950s House Museum
- Step back in time and swap smartphone photos for vintage cookbooks and metal trees as you explore what Christmas was like in the '50s.
- 1-3:30pm Wednesdays and Saturdays through Jan 3. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Park Forest.
- A $10 donation is suggested.
🌹 Winter Flower Show: Fireside
- Relax and immerse yourself in this cozy indoor flower show.
- 10am-4:30pm through Jan. 4 at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
- Keep warm and grab brunch with the one and only Mrs. Claus. Enjoy farm-fresh eggs, apple French toast, smoked salmon Benedict and much more.
- 10am-3pm Saturday-Sunday at Farm Bar at their Lakeview or Ravenswood location.
- Make a reservation.
🖼️ Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar
- It's your last chance of the year to experience this art and fashion event. Eat, shop and mingle with the South Side community.
- 11am-3pm Sunday at The Promontory in Hyde Park.
- Free, but RSVP.
🎁 Another Vegan Holiday Market
- Spend an afternoon with local vegan vendors for winter snacks and handmade gifts.
- Noon-4pm Sunday at Emporium Arcade Bar in Wicker Park.
- Free