Arts & Entertainment

2025 Chicago Festival Guide

Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected].

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Christkindlmarket. (Courtesy of the Christkindlmarket)

Nov. 6: Fall Wine Stroll (Lincoln Square) | Map

Nov. 7-10: Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival (Logan Square) | Map

Nov. 8-9: Tree Trim (Brookfield) | Map

Nov. 14: IllumiBrew (Lisle) | Map

Nov. 14-Jan. 4: Lightscape (Glencoe) | Map

Nov. 14-16: Winterfest Art Market (Batavia) | Map

Nov. 15-16: Randolph Street Holiday Market | Map

Nov. 20: Zoo After Dark: Holiday Sip & Stroll (Brookfield) | Map

Nov. 21-Dec. 24: Christkindlmarket (Loop) | Map

Nov. 21-Dec. 24: Christkindlmarket Aurora | Map

Nov. 21-Jan. 4: Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo | Map

Nov. 21-Jan. 4: Zoo Lights (Lincoln Park) | Map

Nov. 22: Magnificent Lights Festival (Streeterville) | Map

Nov. 22: Celebration of Native American Heritage (Brookfield) | Map

Nov. 23-Dec. 31: Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville | Map

Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day Parade (Loop) | Map

For more events, check out WTTW News’ 2025 Chicago Holiday Events Guide

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