North Center Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors can experience holiday attractions including Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, Santa's Workshop, and the Gallagher Ice Rink. Guests can also hop aboard the Holiday Train to ride through the Wrigley Field Concourse or watch holiday films displayed on the video board. Food,...

Visitors celebrate the season with a festive outdoor thoroughfare featuring live entertainment, music, complimentary photos with Santa, and cheesecake decorating. The main nighttime parade marches south along North Michigan Avenue, illuminating over one million lights across 200 trees alongside grand...

Millions of twinkling lights transform the zoo grounds, featuring a walk-through light tunnel and a narrated light show on the South Lawn. Visitors can ride the Ferris wheel for Chicago skyline views, take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel,...

Guests walk along an outdoor paved path through creative light, color, and sound displays set among towering trees. Highlights include an aurora borealis-inspired canopy stretching over 400 feet, an immersive tunnel of moving chrome spheres and light, and illuminated woodland...

Guests gather for the lighting of a four-story Grand Tree alongside the opening of the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit. The museum showcases more than 50 trees decorated to represent various countries, alongside displays honoring international...

Guests enter a winter wonderland filled with holiday performances from Chicago arts organizations, costumed dancers, choirs, musicians, and a live DJ. Family activities include sugar cookie decorating, a musical play land, photo opportunities, and seasonal fare with holiday cocktails. The...

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of festive entertainment and holiday photo opportunities. The celebration features a tree lighting ceremony with Santa and Mrs. Claus and friends. The gathering concludes with a spectacular fireworks display.

Visitors can browse an indoor holiday market featuring local artisan vendors and gift basket raffles. Outdoor festivities include a live ice sculpting demonstration, live music by a brass band, a performance by The Chicago Chorus Girl Project, and community caroling...

Passengers ride a heated trolley through Chicago to visit holiday destinations including Lincoln Park ZooLights, Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, and Millennium Park. The route features DJ sets of Motown, R&B, and house music, onboard karaoke, and dancing. The charity event...

Visitors gather to celebrate the festival of lights and learn the Hannukah story. Families can explore activity stations designed especially for young children. Guests also make and eat their own kosher latkes during the celebration.

Embark on a magical journey through Chicago's dazzling holiday lights aboard the original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley. This unique experience begins with a festive welcome at Matilda, featuring a complimentary snack and a chance to meet your guide. Then, hop...