- Christkindlmarket – one of the few “official” German Markets outside of Germany
- A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theatre (holiday tradition in Chicago): Snowscene HIGHLY recommends
- Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo – also a holiday tradition. Families can walk around the zoo and enjoy Christmas lights as well as the exhibits
- Chicago Metro line (CTA or “L” standing for the elevated train) also has a very fun holiday train that is posted online. An Only in Chicago experience




