Millennium Park Holiday Programming
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The City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) invites you to celebrate this holiday season downtown with free events for the whole family! From ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink and Maggie Daley Park to the annual lighting of the Tree and Millennium Park Holiday Art Market - you won't want to miss these special seasonal events. Sign up for our Holiday Newsletter to be notified of the season's special events only happening in downtown Chicago!
(events are subject to change)
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Open through March 3, 2024
Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Free to skate, but online reservations are required.
Reservable Ice Skating Sessions (free!) are 90 minutes and start at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm Monday-Sunday.
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110th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree
The Tree will be on display through January 7, 2024
Millennium Park, Near Washington St. & Michigan Ave.
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Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Fridays, December 1, 8, 15, 6-7pm
Millennium Park, Wrigley Square
Holiday shopping at Buddy store
Open Tuesday–Sunday, 11am-5pm
Chicago Cultural Center, 1st Floor South
Discounted parking is available for pre-purchase at Millennium Garages.
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There's more fun across the entire Millennium Park Campus at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Park District's Maggie Daley Park, and Millennium Hall. Event highlights include:
ART on THE MART “Season of Light”Projections are best viewed on The Chicago Riverwalk Jetty between Wells and Franklin Street November 16 - December 30, 2023 On view nightly at 7:30pm
Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon337 E. Randolph St. Open through March 10, 2024, weather dependent, visit website for hours FREE Admission; Skate rental is available
Art Institute of Chicago - Celebrating 130 Years as Chicago’s Home for the Holidays111 S. Michigan Ave.
Christkindlmarket ChicagoDaley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. Open through December 24 |