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Throughout the holiday season, a variety of events are hosted in the parks in celebration of this special time of year. The activities offered vary. Some of the fun includes dancing, caroling, visiting and ice-skating with Santa, making holiday crafts, and enjoying live holiday music.
Ongoing throughout the season, enjoy ICE SKATING at one of the outdoor rinks, and the festive FLOWER SHOWS at Garfield Park Conservatory & Lincoln Park Conservatory.
If you're looking to keep your kids active over the school break, sign up for our Winter Break Camps. Learn more below.
We hope these events and activities help you enjoy the season. Happy Holidays from the Chicago Park District!
Events
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Holiday Flower Show at Lincoln Conservatory
Holiday Flower Show W at Garfield Conservatory
Holiday Flower Show Th-Su at Garfield Conservatory
Cocoa with Santa at Adams
Santa’s Family Workshop at Horner
Santa's Senior Event at Revere
Senior Holiday Party at Hamilton
Senior Winter Wonderland at Shedd
Meet and Greet with Santa at Kedvale
Teen Holiday Party (Deaf & HOH) at Horner
A Visit with Santa at Gladstone
Dinner with Santa at Sauganash
Ravinia Winter Recital at Douglass
Santa's Secret Workshop at Horner
Santa's Secret Workshop at Horner
Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts at Rutherford Sayre
Swim with Santa's Helpers at Welles
Cocoa, Cookies, & Carols at Berger
Holiday Skate with Santa at Midway Plaisance
Holiday Skate with Santa at Midway Plaisance
Holiday Toy & Book Giveaway at Franklin
Winter Solstice Festival at NPV
City-Wide Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at Jefferson
Dec
13
13
City-Wide Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at Jefferson
Location Notes
Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL 60630
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Holiday Skate with Santa at Mt. Greenwood
Holiday Skate with Santa at Mt. Greenwood
Winter Solstice Meditation at Morgan Park SC
Holiday Glitz & Glides Exhibition at McFetridge
Holiday Glitz & Glides Exhibition at McFetridge
Do-It-Yourself Nutcracker at River
A Huntrix Holiday at Pasteur
A Huntrix Holiday at Pasteur
Tot Toy Give-Away at Simons
Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts at Chicago Women's
Drop and Shop at Rutherford Sayre
T.I.P. Holiday Basketball Jam at West Pullman
Holiday Party at La Follette
Breakfast with Santa at Haas
Winter Walk and Bonfire at Big Marsh
Cocoa with Santa at White (Willye B.)
Englewood with Santa at Hamilton
Hot Cocoa & Toy Giveaway at LeClaire-Hearst
Winter Wonderland at Green Briar
The Circus On Ice at McKinley
The Circus On Ice at McKinley
The Circus On Ice at Warren
The Circus On Ice at Warren
Mayor's 2nd Holiday Basketball Tournament at Broadway Armory
Dec
22 - 23
22 - 23
Mayor's 2nd Holiday Basketball Tournament at Broadway Armory
Dec 22, 10:00 AM - Dec 23, 6:00 PM
Mayor's 2nd Holiday Basketball Tournament at Washington
Dec
22 - 23
22 - 23
Mayor's 2nd Holiday Basketball Tournament at Washington
Dec 22, 10:00 AM - Dec 23, 6:00 PM