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12 Things To Do In Chicago During The Holiday Season

It is only boring, if you let it be.

Marlene Nieves
Dec 21, 2016
Gustavus Adolphus College
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12 Things To Do In Chicago During The Holiday Season
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Because the cold should never stop you from having a little fun!

Chicago is filled with so many great things for you and your family to do on a day where you don't feel like sitting inside all day!

Happy Chicago roaming! (:

1. Go To Winter Wonder Fest

FREE for children under 4ft.

Activity Pass: $23 (Includes all rides & Ice Skating).

Mini Pass: $10 (Includes children rides, but Ice skating is NOT included)

All kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. :)

Check website for additional information on times and attractions!

2. Walk Down The Magnificent Mile


You may want to bundle up well, but there is so much to see! I promise you it will be worth it. I live in Chicago, and I'm still amazed by how beautiful it looks during the holiday season.

3. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo Lights

FREE, FREE, FREE! I love going to Zoo Lights. It is a good time and there is food for purchase! Wait, I did mention it was free right? Who passes out on free things?

4. Visit The Art Institute

General admission is $16 for Chicago residents!

5. Go The Field Museum

Go check out the awesome dinosaurs exhibits at the Field Museum.

Basic admission prices: adult: $22, child: $15, student & senior (w. ID): $19

6. Go Ice Skating At Millennium Park

Admission is free (so if you have your own skates, you can go at no cost). Now, if you need skates, then there is a $12 fee for a rental. :)

7. Visit The Shedd Aquarium

General admission for Illinois residents: adults: $8, children: $6, any child under 2 is free!

8. Eat Some Deep Dish Pizza

Prices depend on where you go, but based on some research, these are some the best pizza places in Chicago:

Giordano's, Pizzeria Uno, Lou Malnati's, & Pizano's Pizza, among a ton of others!

9. Go Shopping At The Water Tower

7 levels of pure joy! Shop, shop, shop, til' you drop.

10. Attend 'Holiday Magic' At Brookefield Zoo

Dates: Sat & Sun. Dec 17-18 & Mon-Sat, Dec.26-31

Prices for general admission: Adults: $17,85, Seniors (65+): $12.50, Children (3-11): $12.50

Meet Santa, see some amazing lights, and get pictures with some animals!!

11. Visit Macy's on State Street

You don't have to shop at Macy's if you don't want to, but word on the street is that their windows are amazingly decorated during the holiday season!

12. Eat Some Chocolate At The Hershey Store

Because who doesn't love chocolate, right?

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