Chicago Connected | Winter 2022 Events
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in the Windy City! As snow lines our streets and colorful winter lights twinkle throughout the city, we invite you to step out and explore all that Chicago has to offer during the holiday and winter season. From family-friendly outings like ice skating, to prestigious winter music events, to a variety of parades, festivals, and special events for each holiday, there is something for everyone to enjoy this winter! Check out our round-up below of Chicago’s must-see events of the winter.
WINTERLAND AT GALLAGHER WAY
Wrigleyville
Until January 7th, 2023
CHRISTKINDLMARKET HOLIDAY MARKET
Daley Plaza
Until December 14th, 2022
RANDOLPH STREET HOLIDAY MARKET
West Loop
December 17th - 18th, 2022
REINDEER ROOM HOLIDAY BAR
AT TACK ROOM
Thalia Hall
Until January 1st, 2023
CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE
Chicago Chinatown
January 29th, 2023
CHICAGO BLACK RESTAURANT WEEK
Various Locations
February 12th - 26th, 2023
8 CRAZY NIGHTS HANUKKAH BAR
The Graystone Tavern
Until January 9th, 2023
103.5 KISS FM’S JINGLE BALL
Rosemont Allstate Arena
December 5th, 2022
HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
December 16th - 31st, 2022
TOO HOT TO HANDEL:
THE JAZZ-GOSPEL MESSIAH
Auditorium Theatre
December 3rd - December 4th, 2022
THE IMMERSIVE NUTCRACKER:
A WINTER MIRACLE
Lighthouse ArtSpace
December 1st - December 31st, 2022
FORECAST FORM: ART OF THE
CARIBBEAN DIASPORA, 1990S-TODAY
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
November 29th, 2022 - April 23rd, 2023
HUMAN+NATURE
Morton Arboretum
Until March 31st, 2023
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE IN CHICAGO
The American Blues Theater
Until December 23rd, 2022
TWISTED XMAS
Aragon Ballroom
December 6th - December 9th, 2022
CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS
Various Locations
Until March 30th, 2023
ICE SKATING AT MAGGIE DALEY PARK
Millennium Park
Until March 5th, 2023
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Museum of Science and Industry
Until January 4th, 2023
ICE SKATING AT
ROSEMONT’S PARKWAY BANK PARK
Parkway Bank Park
Until February 26th, 2023
CHARACTER STORYTIME: ELSA & ANA
Time Out Market Chicago
December 3rd, 2022
“HARRY POTTER: MAGIC AT PLAY”
Water Tower Place
Until May 29th, 2023
This guide is part of our Chicago Connected: Winter Edition series. Stay tuned for more ways to enjoy Chicago this holiday season!