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Christmas and the holidays in Chicago

Seasonal Updated Sept 2026 Next review Mar 2027 Suggest a correction

Lights, markets, shows and where to eat on the day itself.

Christkindlmarket and holiday markets

Lights: the Zoo, the Botanic Garden and the neighborhoods

Holiday shows

State Street and the windows

Open on Christmas Day

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