Events for December 6th, 2009
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Sunday - December 6th
Events / Community Event
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Dan Ryan Woods - 8300 S. Western Ave. - Chicago (Ashburn/West Lawn / Ford City)
9:30 a.m.
Thousands of volunteer riders deliver toys to the Marine Corps Reserve.
Events / Community Event
One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
Merchandise Mart - 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza - Chicago (River North)
10 a.m. - 5 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 / Shopping Event
Lincoln Square Christkindl Market
Lincoln Square - 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The neighborhood aims to evoke a small German village for this three-day, outdoor celebration.
Events / Community Event
Scrabble Sundays
Swim Cafe - 1357 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (West Town)
Join in for some games of Scrabble. If you're the big winner, bring your score sheet up to the register for a free drink.
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
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.
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."
