LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT: Due to weather conditions, the lakefront trail is closed from North Ave. to Ohio St., as are the underpasses at North Ave., Division St., Oak St., and Chicago Ave. See the Lakefront Trail map here.
The Chicago Park District is offering winter break camps, holiday events, and winter programming this season. These offerings are open to all Chicagoans. Winter break camps offer short programs with a wide range of options to choose from to stay active. Holiday events are free or low-cost one-off activities that offer fun for everyone. Winter programs are multiple months long and can range from artistic to athletic, ensuring the park provides all patrons with the opportunity to try something new or enjoy a familiar hobby with others. Many Winter Break Camps start the week of December 22 and run through January 2 at nearly 60 parks citywide. Holiday Events run through all of December. More than 20 events happening from December 15 through the end of the year. Most winter programming runs from January 5 to March 15, 2026.
Even as temperatures drop, the Park District remains a leader of providing recreational opportunities to everyone in the city. Winter break camps, events, and programs can be viewed and registered for via the Chicago Park District website. The options being offered throughout the colder months serve as a way to keep Chicagoans active and connected.