Christmas Activities in Chicago

Chicago dresses up for Christmas a couple of days prior to the actual festival. Lights adorn every corner of Chicago. Whether it is a school, an office, or simply a park, Chicago comes alive with glittering lights. As far as Christmas activities in Chicago are concerned, you can visit places of interest, watch Christmas shows at theaters, dine out, and decorate the Christmas

tree in your backyard. There are many things you can do to keep yourself engaged during Christmas in Chicago.

Watching Christmas shows in Chicago

Christmas plays and shows are enacted during the festive season. These shows start in the month of November and most of them continue until January. This year too, you will get to see many such shows across various theaters in Chicago.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol is a popular show that is scheduled to take place from December 1st, 2011 through December 31st, 2011. The venue of the show is Goodman Theater at 170 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

Wicked

Wicked is another show that is scheduled to be held between December 1st, 2011 and December 30th, 2011 at Cadillac Palace Theater. Participating artists are Megan Hilty and Eden Espnosa.

White Christmas

The White Christmas show will take place at Bank of America Theater, which was earlier known as Lasalle Bank Theater. It is located at 18 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603. The show is open from December 15th, 2011 to December 30th, 2011. It is a family show that you can enjoy. The director of the show is Irving Berlin. It is

a musical show where you will get to hear songs like “I Love A Piano”, “How Deeps Is The Ocean”, and “Blue Skies”.

Eating out during Christmas in Chicago

There are many restaurants in Chicago where people flock to during Christmas. Names of few of them are –

Chicago Q (1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago IL 60610, 312 642 1160)
The Purple Pig (500 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, telephone no 312 464 1744)
Sawtooth Restaurant and Lounge (1350 W Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607, telephone no 312 526 3320)
Burger Bar (1578 N Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60642, telephone no 312 255 0055)

Plan a pleasure trip during Christmas in Chicago

Setting off for pleasure trips is an important part of Christmas activities in Chicago. There are many places you can visit and some of them are mentioned below –

Christmas market in Chicago –

Also known as Christkindlmarket Chicago, the market opens from November and remains open until December 24th. The market is located at Daley Plaza. You can buy gifts, chocolates, toys, sweets, food and beverages.

Location – Christkindlmarket, 50 W. Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, telephone no 312 494 2175

Lincoln Park Zoo –

You will get to see more than 2 million lights illuminating this winter wonderland. This is a festival of lights along with several other festive events. Bears, monkeys, sea lions, and birds are some of the animals that are found in the zoo.

Location – 2200 Canon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614, telephone no 312 742 2000

Wacker Drive –

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is held along Wacker Drive, North Michigan Avenue, and Oak Street. Take a stroll down the streets to see the colorful lights that adorn the streets of this winter land.

Location – North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60602

Millennium Park – Ice skating rink –

Ice Rink and Mc Cormick Tribune Plaza are best places to be during Christmas in Chicago. If you don’t have a skate of your own, you can rent one. The ice skating rink is spread across 15, 000 square feet.

Location - Mc Cormick Tribune Plaza Ice Rink, 55 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601, telephone no 312 742 5222

Museum of Science and Industry –

In this museum you get to catch a glimpse of the Christmas traditions around the world. The Christmas traditions are reflected through light displays. More than 25, 000 glittering lights decorate the museum. There are cultural performances by school children.

Location – Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637, telephone no 773 684 1414