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Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade
Dan Ryan Woods - 8300 S. Western Ave. - Chicago (Ashburn/West Lawn / Ford City)
Thousands of volunteer riders deliver toys to the Marine Corps Reserve.
December 6 : 9:30 a.m.
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FamilyFarmed Expo
Chicago Cultural Center - 77 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Loop)
A weekend harvest festival showcases locally produced food. Includes chef demos by Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill), Gale Gand (Tru) and others,...
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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...
Fridays and Saturdays : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (ends December 23)
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays : 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (ends December 23)
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Cabinet of Curiosities
Puck's at the MCA - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)
A new series offers local creative organizations a chance to engage guests with performance art, readings, slide shows, discussions and more....
December 15 : 6 p.m. Quimby's
January 19 : 6 p.m. No Coast
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First Fridays
Museum of Contemporary Art - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)
An after-work mixer features a new theme each month, plus Wolfgang Puck appetizers, a DJ and a cash bar.
Every 1st Friday of the month 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
Merchandise Mart - 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza - Chicago (River North)
Shop for holiday gifts from more than 500 emerging and established North American artists and designers at the ninth annual showcase, featuring blown...
December 6 : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Caroling at Cloud Gate
Millennium Park - 201 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
Hold a candle and watch it flicker on the surface of the Bean during 50 minute holiday sing-alongs featuring a different choral group each week.
December 11 : 6 p.m. Old Town School of Folk Music
December 18 : 6 p.m. The Wooten Choral Ensemble
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New Year's Eve Fireworks at Navy Pier
Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Ave. - Chicago (Streeterville)
A festive 15-minute display, set to music, lights up the sky over Lake Michigan.
December 31 : 11:59 p.m.
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ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo - 2200 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
More than two million lights add holiday cheer to the zoo grounds. Ice carving demonstrations, kids' activities and visits with Santa round out the...
Daily 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (ends December 6)
Daily 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (December 11 through December 13)
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First Thursdays
Various locations - Chicago - Chicago
Galleries in the River North, West Loop and Fulton Market neighborhoods stay open until 7 p.m. and offer refreshments.
