Entertainment
American Girl Place
835 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 943-9400
http://www.americangirl.com/stores
November 16, 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Window Unveiling
Celebrate the season with American Girl! You and your girl can be the first to see our holiday window display and enjoy treats to help you get in the spirit. Please plan to arrive by 4:45 PM for the best view.
December 2, and 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Make a gingerbread house!
Design and decorate your own gingerbread house. This festive activity includes everything your girl needs to make one-of-a-kind holiday centerpiece- gingerbread pieces, frosting, and lots of candy decorations. You’ll also enjoy a delicious meal. $45 per person. Reservations required; call toll free (877) 247-5223. For girls 8 and up.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Avenue, (312) 527-1000
http://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
November 20, 2009 – March 1, 2010
Snow Much Fun
This exhibit brings Frosty indoors. The seasonal favorite, Pretend You’re On Ice, is back! Make figure-eights in your socks on the indoor ice skating rink! Dress a snowman in traditional winter garb or the wackiest fabric you’ve ever seen in Snowman Fashionista! Build a Snow Fort with our “ice” blocks. Experience the excitement of this winter celebration.
Chicago Chocolate Tours
900 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 929-2939
http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com
November 1 – December 31
Bright Lights, Free Hot Chocolate, and Free Goody Bag!
Receive free hot chocolate and a holiday goody bag on our special holiday edition of Chicago Chocolate Tours! Visit a variety of chocolate shops and cafes on our guided walking and tasting tour, and enjoy the sweetest tour in town!
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
401 N. Michigan Avenue, (773) 648-5000
http://www.chicagotrolley.com
November 1 – December 31
Free Popcorn & Free Hershey Bar
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Chicago from a famous Chicago Trolley or Double Decker bus. Free Garrett’s Popcorn and Hershey Bars for all ticketed passengers. What a great way to see the best of Chicago!
Elysian
11 E. Walton Street, (312) 646-1300
http://www.elysianhotels.com
November 21
Winter Warm up at Elysian
Warm up with a steaming cup of wood fire roasted squash soup, sample cinnamon sugar beignets and sip hot chocolate in the European style courtyard of Chicago’s newest luxury hotel, Elysian. Enjoy musical entertainment to put you in the holiday spirit.
Harry Winston
55 E. Oak Street, (312) 705-1820
http://www.harrywinston.com
November 21
Kick-off to Annual Winston Wonderland
Please join us for the kick-off to our Winston Wonderland. We will be serving eggnog and treats while you view our fabulous jewels.
Joel Oppenheimer, Inc.
410 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 642-5300
http://www.audubonart.com
November 21 – December 31
Enjoy a Glass of Holiday Champagne
Enjoy a glass of Holiday champagne on Fridays and Saturdays after 5 p.m. as you consider the superb collection of Audubon and National History Art at the Joel Oppenheimer Gallery, located in the landmark Wrigley Building.
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor, (888) 875-8439
http://www.hancockobservatory.com
November 1 - December 31
Santa’s Winter Wonderland More than a Thousand Feet Up!
No better way to celebrate the holidays than for free from a thousand feet up! During November and December, one free youth (3-11) per full –fare paying adult. Check out http://www.hancockobservatory.com for our full schedule of Winter Wonderland events and for terms & conditions.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark Street, (312) 742-2000
http://www.lpzoo.org
November 27 – 29, December 4 – 6, December 11 – January 3, from 5-9 p.m.
Zoolights presented by ComEd and Charter One
Marvel at more than 1.5 million lights while strolling through the zoo. Visit Santa, make crafts, watch live ice carving, ride the carousel, sip hot chocolate or warm spiced wine and view the animals via moonlight.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
Water Tower Water Works
821 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 337-0665
http://www.lookingglasstheatre.org
November 1 – December 31
$10 off a Circus Subscription or $5 off Tickets to Icarus
$10 off a ‘Circus Subscription’ that includes tickets to both acclaimed Lookingglass productions returning to Chicago in 2010, the whimsical Lookingglass Alice and the breathtaking Hephaestus, or $5 off tickets to Lookingglass’ new high-flying, muscular adaptation of Icarus, running December 5, 2009 through January 24, 2010. Use discount code, “GNMAA”.
Loyola University Museum of Art
820 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 915-7600
http://www.luc.edu/luma.com
November 21 - 22
November 1 - December 31
December 5 - January 7
Art and Faith of the Crèche: The Collection of James and Emilia Govan
Crèche-makers from around the world interpret the nativity scene through the eyes of their own cultures. The story of Mary, Joseph and Jesus has had a great appeal throughout the world as a story of a family facing both hardship and hope. See how artists across the globe have depicted the Nativity through a cultural lens that incorporates native clothing, art and architecture.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
220 E. Chicago Avenue, (312) 280-2660
http://www.mcachicago.org
November 21 – 22
2 For 1 admission
General admission - $12; Museum of Contemporary Art Members and children under 12 free. Students and seniors $7.
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding
Piper’s Alley, 230 W. North Avenue 3rd Floor, (312) 664-8844
http://www.tonyntina.com
November 6 – December 27
Half Price Holidays
Tony n’ Tina are back and want you to spend the holidays with them! Buy one ticket to Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding and get one half price. Attend the ceremony, dance at the reception, and enjoy the Italian buffet dinner. At Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, you’re more than part of the audience…you’re a member of the family.
Wendella Boats
400 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 337-1446
http://www.wendellaboats.com
November 22, 5:30-7 p.m.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris Fireworks Cruise
The decorated Wendella will cruise down the river for a short, but in-depth tour of the city’s architecture along with stories and music. Then we will take a front row seat for the fireworks show. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate.
November 21 – 22
Complimentary Hot Cocoa and Cookies
Free hot chocolate with boat tour purchase (Chicago River Architecture Tour or Lake and River Tour).