2021 Chicago Festival Guide

Kristen Thometz | November 29, 2021, 9:35 am

Tubing on “Thrill Hill” at AMAZE Light Festival. (Credit: Matt Zuro)

Nature walks, art shows and holiday markets – including Christkindlmarket – are returning this season.

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As with most things this year, the coronavirus pandemic has put its stamp on events: some have been postponed until later in the season, some outright canceled for 2021; others are finalizing dates and details. We’ll keep this list updated as more information is available.

Learn more about each event from the organizers themselves by clicking the links below.

November & December

Christkindlmarket (Chicago Tonight)

Dec. 17: Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along (Loop) | Map

Through Dec. 24: Christkindlmarket (Loop) | Map

Through Dec. 31: Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville (Lakeview) | Map

Through Dec.31: Holiday Magic (Brookfield) | Map

Through Dec. 31: Kohllights (Glenview) | Map

Through Jan. 2, 2022: Lincoln Park Zoo Lights | Map

Through Jan. 2, 2022: Lightscape (Glencoe) | Map

Through Jan. 2. 2022: AMAZE Light Festival (Rosemont) | Map

Through Jan. 8, 2022: Illumination (Lisle) | Map

Events listed are subject to change. We recommend double-checking times and locations before you head out the door. Do you know of a festival that we missed? Send us an email.