# Holiday events in Lincoln Park

> Holidays in Lincoln Park, Chicago: ZooLights, markets, tree lightings and neighborhood events.

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### [Dia de los Muertos Shadowbox Workshop](https://wknd.app/r/44426z/dia-de-los-muertos-shadowbox-workshop)

- When: 2026-11-01 13:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9265, -87.63492)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: cultural-heritage, crafts
- About: A two hour adult workshop building a Dia de los Muertos shadowbox with Domingo of RIP Repurposed, held at the Nature Museum on the afternoon of Nov 1.
- Source: http://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events

### [Member Preview Night at ZooLights](https://wknd.app/r/exgz75/member-preview-night-at-zoolights)

- When: 2026-11-19 16:30-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9236977, -87.633725)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: holiday, lights, members-only, family
- About: Lincoln 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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/

### [It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!](https://wknd.app/r/f7kf5d/its-a-wonderful-life-live-in-chicago)

- When: 2026-11-19 19:30 (America/Chicago), and 21 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9232219, -87.6453824)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $19.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: holiday, theater, christmas, live-radio-play, anniversary, classic-film
- About: American 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.
- Source: https://americanbluestheater.com/single-tickets/

### [ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd](https://wknd.app/r/uakedb/zoolights-presented-by-invesco-and-comed)

- When: 2026-11-20 16:30-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 37 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.93116, -87.637316)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $7.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: holiday, light-display, family, outdoor, zoo
- About: Chicago'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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/

### [The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza](https://wknd.app/r/4ak57p/the-pigeon-gets-a-big-time-holiday-extravaganza)

- When: 2026-11-21 all day (America/Chicago), and 29 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9232219, -87.6453824)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: holiday, christmas, kids, family, musical
- About: Young 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.
- Source: https://yptchi.org/pigeon-holiday-extravaganza

### [Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights](https://wknd.app/r/xpgzph/sensory-friendly-night-at-zoolights)

- When: 2026-11-24 16:30-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.93116, -87.637316)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $7.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: holiday, light-display, sensory-friendly, family, outdoor, zoo
- About: A 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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/sensory-friendly-night-at-zoolights-presented-by-comed-and-invesco-qqq/

### [46th Annual Life Time Turkey Trot Chicago](https://wknd.app/r/tsk7bb/46th-annual-life-time-turkey-trot-chicago)

- When: 2026-11-26 09:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Diversey Harbor, 2601 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9295048, -87.6336706)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $45.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: holiday, running, 5k, 8k, thanksgiving, charity, outdoor
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.eventtickets.com/chicago/events/diversey-harbor/46th-annual-life-time-turkey-trot-chicago-333368?ref=uceh

### [Holiday Market: A Nowhere Collective Collaboration](https://wknd.app/r/u8urq2/holiday-market-a-nowhere-collective-collaboration)

- When: 2026-12-02 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.93116, -87.637316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: holiday, upcycled, artisans, sustainable, shopping-local, zoo
- About: Upcycled-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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/holiday-market-a-nowhere-collective-collaboration/

### [Holiday Reds, Bubbles & Christmas Cocktails](https://wknd.app/r/f8b3cv/holiday-reds-bubbles-christmas-cocktails)

- When: 2026-12-03 18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake, 2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.92814, -87.63164)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, wine, food
- About: A holiday tasting night at the Lakefront Restaurant with seasonal wine pours, festive cocktails and spirits poured by brand reps, and holiday inspired small bites.
- Source: https://theateronthelake.com/theater/

### [Dan Ponce: Chicago Christmas](https://wknd.app/r/smsrwh/dan-ponce-chicago-christmas)

- When: 2026-12-04 20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Park West, 322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9185714, -87.6374384)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: holiday, concert, jazz, christmas, crooner
- About: WGN-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.
- Source: https://www.axs.com/events/1587779/dan-ponce-chicago-christmas-tickets

### [Clark Street Cookie Crawl 2026](https://wknd.app/r/8vt73x/clark-street-cookie-crawl-2026)

- When: 2026-12-06 13:00-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Clark St between Fullerton Ave and Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9264694, -87.6408972)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: holiday, cookies, family, outdoor, shopping-local
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/event/clark-street-cookie-crawl-2026/

### [The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas](https://wknd.app/r/kkmdhf/the-chris-white-jazz-trio-tribute-to-a-charlie-brown)

- When: 2026-12-06 15:00-22:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9236977, -87.633725)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $28.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: holiday, concert, jazz, christmas, charlie-brown, snoopy, family
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/the-chris-white-jazz-trio-tribute-to-a-charlie-brown-christmas/

### [Adults Night Out: Sugar and Spice at ZooLights](https://wknd.app/r/gr2muc/adults-night-out-sugar-and-spice-at-zoolights)

- When: 2026-12-10 18:30-22:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9236977, -87.633725)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: holiday, party, 21-plus, cocktails, zoolights, nightlife
- About: A 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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/

### [2026 Jingle Bell Run Chicago](https://wknd.app/r/44p926/2026-jingle-bell-run-chicago)

- When: 2026-12-12 07:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9119903, -87.631514)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: holiday, running, 5k, charity, outdoor
- About: The 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.
- Source: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/IL/Chicago/JingleBellRunGreaterChicago

### [Burning Red's Christmas Birth-TAY Bash](https://wknd.app/r/cprz99/burning-reds-christmas-birth-tay-bash)

- When: 2026-12-12 19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Theater on the Lake, 2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.92814, -87.63164)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $29.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: christmas, live-music, winter-holidays
- About: Taylor Swift tribute band Burning Red throws a Christmas themed holiday party concert at Theater on the Lake. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm, general admission standing room.
- Source: https://allevents.in/chicago/theater-on-the-lake-welcomes-back-burning-red-a-tribute-to-taylor-swift/100002001077794551

### [Music of the Baroque: Holiday Brass & Choral Concerts](https://wknd.app/r/t82pmk/music-of-the-baroque-holiday-brass-choral-concerts)

- When: 2026-12-18 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Michael Church in Old Town, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.912, -87.64012)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: christmas, classical-music, winter-holidays
- About: Music of the Baroque's chorus and brass ensemble, led by Andrew Megill, perform holiday music by Gabrieli, Praetorius and others, from ancient chant to brass and choral works.
- Source: https://www.baroque.org/Seasons/2026-2027/holiday-brass-choral-concerts

### [New Year's Eve at ZooLights](https://wknd.app/r/n27tqe/new-years-eve-at-zoolights)

- When: 2026-12-31 16:30-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.91855, -87.63598)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $7.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: new-years, winter-holidays
- About: A dedicated New Year's Eve night inside ZooLights with an hourly countdown among the light displays and an early 9pm finish, well before midnight.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/

### [New Year's ReZoolutions](https://wknd.app/r/pwj824/new-years-rezoolutions)

- When: 2027-01-02 14:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (41.9236977, -87.633725)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: holiday, new-year, wellness, yoga, meditation
- About: Start 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.
- Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/zoolights/