Events for December 2009
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Saturday - December 5th
Events / Community Event
Green City Market
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more.
Events / Community Event
One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
Merchandise Mart - 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza - Chicago (River North)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Shop for holiday gifts from more than 500 emerging and established North American artists and designers at the ninth annual showcase, featuring blown glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, clothing and furniture.
Events / Community Event
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more.
Events / Community Event
Bike Town Bash
DANK-Haus - 4740 N. Western Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Annual benefit includes appetizers, Goose Island beer, giveaways, live music from the Polkaholics and a raffle.
Events / Shopping Event
Lincoln Square Christkindl Market
Lincoln Square - 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The neighborhood aims to evoke a small German village for this three-day, outdoor celebration.
Events / Community Event
Holiday Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave. - Chicago (Garfield Park)
View hundreds of poinsettias, as well as Christmas trees, Jerusalem Cherry plants, ornamental peppers and more.
Events / Community Event
Santa's House
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
Snap a picture with the jolly bearded fellow and tell him what you want for Christmas.
Events / Community Event
'Polar Express' 4-D Special FX movie screening
Shedd Aquarium - 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Watch the short film, then take a photo with Santa and decorate cookies.
Events / Community Event
Building an Icon: Construction Photographs of Millenium Park
Harold Washington Library Center - 400 S. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
An exhibit includes 40 photographs illustrating successive construction phases at the downtown Chicago park between 1999-2005.
Events / Community Event
Holiday LEGO Train Show
Cantigny Park - 1 S. 151 Winfield Rd. - Wheaton
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stop by the visitor’s center to see the eighth annual exhibit. Bring an unwrapped gift to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots program and get free parking.
