Holiday Guide 2023
From holiday recipes to time honored events, everything you need to know to enjoy the holiday season in Chicago.
Looking for ways to get festive with the family this holiday season? The Chicago area offers a range of jolly, family-friendly activities to amp up holiday cheer.
Get the most out of the holidays in Chicago with the help of our holiday guide! Find Chicago-area family fun, concerts, theater, dance, comedy, chef recipes and more.
Holiday recipes from Chicago chefs
“Every Christmas morning, we would make a delicious breakfast casserole — my mother-in-law’s recipe.”
“About 70 percent of the chicken sold in Japan each year is sold during the month of December because fried chicken is so popular as a holiday meal,” said Osaka.
The presentation contains nearly 150 objects, including paintings, drawings, original prints, quilts, sculptures and mixed-media works as well as archival photos and materials related to her activism.
Music
Amid all the variety, one work remains a Chicago-area staple:stands out: Handel’s “Messiah,” with several groups offering their takes on the beloved oratorio.
From pop icons to symphonies to holiday tunes, here’s where to see hundreds of acts live during the yuletide season.
The CTA holiday train returned Friday afternoon, bringing thousands of lights and Santa’s sleigh to the city’s Green and Orange Line tracks.
The market’s downtown location will offer a fast-entry pass option for the first time for visitors who want to skip the line and get right to the warm drink in a collectible mug.