Chicago holiday season guide

Your 2009 planning guide to Christmas events, parties and pictures

Holiday parties

Holiday parties

Jingle your bells at these festive holiday bashes

Christmas restaurants in Chicago

Christmas restaurants in Chicago

Make reservations for Christmas dinner at these open restaurants

Holiday shopping in Chicago

Holiday shopping in Chicago

Make a dent in you shopping list with these mallternatives

Chicago holiday events

Chicago holiday events

Spread cheer with this festive crop of events in the city

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Group dining

Group dining


Got a lot of mouths to feed? Sit pretty at one of these group-friendly restaurants

Chicago holiday events

Chicago holiday events


Spread cheer with this festive crop of events in the city

Group party rooms

Group party rooms


These new bars are ready to host your holiday shindig

Chicago New Year's Eve parties

Chicago New Year's Eve parties


Ring in 2010 with these New Year's bashes

Holiday theater in Chicago

Holiday theater in Chicago


Don't be a Scrooge! Get tickets now for holiday drama and comedies

Top gift shops

Top gift shops


Casting a spotlight on the city's best gift shops

Gifts for the person who has everything (but still wants more)

Holiday gift guide


Twenty nifty gifties for the person who has everything (but still wants more)

A list of the best cinematic alternatives to the feel good hits of the season

Top 10 offbeat holiday movies


Cinematic alternatives to the feel good hits of the season

Top shops by neighborhood

Top shops by neighborhood


Head to these retail districts for boutique-fueled shopping

Splish, splash

Splish, splash


Shop unique bath and body treats at these local boutiques

 
 

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New Year's in Chicago

New Year's in Chicago

Your ultimate where-to-party guide to ring in '10

Neighborhood Shopping Guides

Top shops by neighborhood

Top shops by neighborhood

Browse our picks:

  • Pilsen + University Village
  • Division              
  • Southport
  • Wicker Park + Bucktown
  • Lincoln Park
  • Wells Street
  • West Loop
  • Roscoe Village
  • Andersonville
  • South Loop

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Ice skating in Chicago

Ice skating in Chicago

Go for a spin at one of these city rinks

Ho ho horrors

Ho ho horrors

Scared of Santa

These pics will get you into the holiday spirit

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Bad holiday sweaters

How bad is bad? Check out ugly Christmas knits

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