Holiday events in Lincoln Park
Holidays in Lincoln Park, Chicago: ZooLights, markets, tree lightings and neighborhood events.
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Thursday, November 19 Jump to Fri Nov 20
Member Preview Night at ZooLights4:30 to 9pmFree2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614Lincoln Park Zoo members get the first look at this year's ZooLights before it opens to the public. Enjoy free train and carousel rides, a 20 percent discount at the Gift Shop, plus free hot chocolate, coloring sheets and crafts at the Member Center. Members only; registration required.
It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!7:30pm, day 1 of 4, Nov 19 to 22$192257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614American Blues Theater celebrates the 25th anniversary of its holiday tradition: a live 1940s radio broadcast retelling of the Frank Capra film, with original music and classic carols. George Bailey's story of despair and redemption plays Thursdays through Sundays at the Greenhouse Theater Center, with opening night on November 22. No performances on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Friday, November 20 Jump to Sat Nov 21
ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd4:30 to 9pm, day 1 of 6, Nov 20 to 25$72400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614Chicago's favorite holiday light show returns to Lincoln Park Zoo with more than 3 million LED lights, the South Lawn light show, strolling carolers, live ice carving on select nights, Santa visits, and rides like the Ferris wheel and carousel. Runs nightly 4:30 to 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.), closed Nov 26, Dec 1, 8, 10, 15, 24 and 25. Tickets $7 to $12 in advance, $20 same-day or flexible; Mondays free except Dec 21 and 28. Dec 31 includes hourly New Year's countdowns at no extra charge.
Saturday, November 21 Jump to Tue Nov 24
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday ExtravaganzaAll day, day 1 of 30, Nov 21 to Dec 202257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Young People's Theatre of Chicago brings Mo Willems' beloved characters together for a holiday musical at the Greenhouse Theater Center. The Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie, and the Unlimited Squirrels share the stage in a 60-minute show for ages 3 and up. Peak tickets $38.95 adult, $26.95 child 12 and under; super-saver $32.95 adult, $22.95 child. Note: per-date showtimes are not published online; check with the box office at 773-404-7336.
Tuesday, November 24 Jump to Thu Nov 26
Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights4:30 to 9pm$72400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614A calmer ZooLights evening where blinking and moving lights go static or slow, music is softened or silenced, and capacity is limited for extra space. All attractions stay open, including the Ferris wheel, carousel, Light Lounge, Santa photos and cookie decorating. Tickets $7. Tuesday, November 24, 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 26 Jump to Wed Dec 2
46th Annual Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago9am$452601 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614The 46th annual Thanksgiving morning run at Diversey Harbor, with a 5K, an 8K and a kids run along the lakefront. Benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Thursday, November 26, 9 a.m. Entry $45 for the 5K, $50 for the 8K, $20 for the kids run.
Wednesday, December 2 Jump to Fri Dec 4
Holiday Market: A Nowhere Collective CollaborationAll day2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614Upcycled-goods holiday market held during ZooLights, run with the Nowhere Collective. Local artisans sell handcrafted home goods, garden gear, art, fashion and bath products made from reclaimed materials, with waste-less crafts and a materials drop-off for future projects. Wednesday, December 2. ZooLights admission required for entry; 2026 market pricing not yet published.
Friday, December 4 Jump to Sun Dec 6
Dan Ponce: Chicago Christmas8pm322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614WGN-TV anchor and Straight No Chaser founder Dan Ponce brings a solo jazz evening of Christmas classics to Park West. Backed by a quintet of Chicago players, the show mixes holiday standards with songs by Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr. and Billy Joel, plus duets with Chicago news personalities. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.
Sunday, December 6 Jump to Thu Dec 10
Clark Street Cookie Crawl 20261 to 3:30pmClark St between Fullerton Ave and Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614The Lincoln Park Chamber's annual cookie crawl along Clark Street between Fullerton and Diversey. Collect holiday cookies from participating businesses while carolers sing, hot chocolate flows and Santa poses for photos. Sunday, December 6, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 2026 ticket pricing not yet published.
The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas3 to 10pm$282001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614The Chris White Jazz Trio performs Vince Guaraldi's beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas score in three concerts on December 6. A kid-friendly 3pm matinee at the Pepper Family Wildlife Center includes cocoa, cookies, dancing with Snoopy, a Santa visit and ZooLights admission after the show. Kid-friendly 6pm and adults-only 8pm (18+) evening sets play Cafe Brauer with Snoopy appearances. Tickets range from $28 to $60 depending on show and membership.
Thursday, December 10 Jump to Sat Dec 12
Adults Night Out: Sugar and Spice at ZooLights6:30 to 10pm2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614A 21-and-over ZooLights evening presented by Grey Goose Vodka, Patron Tequila and St-Germain. The Sugar and Spice edition pairs the zoo's holiday lights with specialty cocktails, music and seasonal bites. Tickets go on sale October 6; no dedicated event page has been published yet, so check the ZooLights page for updates.
Saturday, December 12 Jump to Sat Jan 2
2026 Jingle Bell Run Chicago7:30am$401601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614The Arthritis Foundation's annual holiday 5K and 1-mile run/walk through Lincoln Park, starting at the Chicago History Museum. Runners wear holiday costumes and jingle bells along the course. Saturday, December 12, 7:30 a.m. Entry $40 for the untimed 5K or the 1-mile, $45 for the timed 5K.
Saturday, January 2
New Year's ReZoolutions2 to 4pm2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614Start the year with intention at Lincoln Park Zoo. This wellness event includes nonalcoholic beverage samples for guests 21 and older, yoga and sound meditation sessions, plus early access to ZooLights before the evening public opening. Tickets go on sale November 9.
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