Millennium Park Holiday Activities

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Join the City of Chicago and CBS News Chicago for the 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting!

Broadcast live and commercial free from 6-6:30 p.m. on CBS News Chicago, and streaming live on cbschicago.com


 

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 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

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Friday, November 15, 2024 - February 2, 2025
Open Daily, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Free to skate, but online reservations are required.

Presented by

Discover

City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Photo credit: Melissa Blackmon Photography)

111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree

Tree Lighting Ceremony, Friday, November 22, 6 p.m.

The Tree will be on display through January 8, 2025

Near Washington St. & Michigan Ave.

 

Presented by

Powering Chicago NECA/IBEW LOCAL 134

Millennium Park Holiday Market

Millennium Park Holiday Market

November 22, 23 & 24

November 22 & 23: 12-8 p.m., November 24: 12-5 p.m.

Millennium Park, Chase Promenade North

Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along

Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along

Fridays, December 6, 13 & 20, 6-7 p.m.

Millennium Park, Cloud Gate



Check out the Chicago Cultural Center  •  Admission is always FREE!

Holiday shopping at Buddy store

Holiday shopping at Buddy store

Open Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chicago Cultural Center, 1st Floor South

Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center

Open Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.



Other holiday activities include:

Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon

337 E. Randolph St.
November 15, 2024 - March 9, 2025 weather dependent
FREE Admission; Skate rental is available

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.
November 22 – December 24, 2024
FREE Admission



Sponsored by:

 

CTA

Millennium Park Garages
Discounted parking is available for pre-purchase at Millennium Garages.
Pritzker Foundation

Millennium Park Foundation