Events for December 14th, 2009
Results 1 - 10 of 12
Monday - December 14th
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
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
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
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
Winter Flower and Train Show
Lincoln Park Conservatory - 2391 N. Stockton Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Model trains, including an old-fashioned steam engine, freight train and trolley, wind their way through a miniature village featuring tree branches, poinsettias and other natural materials, plus miniature homes and Chicago buildings such as the Chicago Theater and Water Tower Place.
Events / Community Event
Wonderland Express
Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Rd. - Glencoe
In a 10,000-square-foot exhibit, tiny trains wind through more than 80 miniature Chicago landmarks, waterfalls, holiday trees and more.
Events / Community Event
Tim Long: Daniel Burnham's Enduring Vision for the Philippines
City Gallery - 806 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (River North)
Features photographs from architectural and landscape photographer Tim Long of Manila's streets and buildings, which were designed by Burnham two years before he began work on the "Plan of Chicago."
Events / Community Event
Winter Arts and Crafts Expo
Evanston Art Center - 2603 Sheridan Rd. - Evanston
Shop for holiday gifts at the 7th annual fair, featuring handmade pieces from more than 100 artists.
Events / Community Event
Winter Wonderfest
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Ave. - Chicago (Streeterville)
Hundreds of decorated trees add a festive look to the Pier. Activities include indoor ice skating, rides, visits with holiday characters and, through Dec. 24, with Santa, plus fireworks.
Events / Community Event
Make-A-Wish Toy Drive
Park Grill - 11 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Bring an unwrapped gift suitable for a child.
