Experience the holiday joy in Rogers Park! Our guide has all the exciting festive happenings. For those who call Rogers Park home and those who wish they did, our guide is your holiday roadmap.
Popular events abound this season, starting with the Christkindlmarket, where you can explore handcrafted gifts and enjoy seasonal treats in a charming European-style market. The Wintrust Lights Festival captivates with dazzling displays that bring the streets to life with festive illumination. And don't forget the Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park, a beloved tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season in style. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Rogers Park
- Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park (Chicago)
- The Wintrust Lights Festival (Chicago)
- Christkindlmarket (Chicago)
- Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier (Chicago)
- Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
- Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)
- One of a Kind Holiday Show (Chicago)
- Chicago’s BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour (Chicago)
- Winter Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory (Chicago)
See these and even more events listed below!
Rogers Park Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park
What to Expect:
Iconic tree lighting ceremony in a prominent public park.
Description:
The City of Chicago's Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park features a towering tree illuminated in a festive ceremony, accompanied by live performances and festivities.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Christmas Tree Lighting at Millennium Park
Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier
What to Expect:
Interactive light displays and heated outdoor ice-skating rink.
Description:
Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier features dazzling outdoor lakefront light displays, an outdoor ice-skating rink, cozy firepits, and a heated Centennial Ferris Wheel. Discover unique finds at local artisan markets and enjoy live music every weekend.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Light Up the Lake at Navy Pier
Chicago’s BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour
What to Expect:
Boozy twist on a holiday lights tour with express entry to top attractions.
Description:
Join Chicago's exclusive BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour for a 4.5-hour celebration of holiday lights and attractions. Enjoy express entry into Christkindlmarket and Zoo Lights, along with a boozy twist featuring drink deals, music playlists, and festive activities.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Chicago’s BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour
The Wintrust Lights Festival
What to Expect:
Largest nighttime parade in the United States.
Description:
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is a day-through-night holiday extravaganza featuring a spectacular parade with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and musical performances. The event includes the illumination of one million lights on 200 trees along North Michigan Avenue, culminating in the Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular over the Chicago River.
Where: Chicago | More Info: The Wintrust Lights Festival
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
What to Expect:
Immersive light and sound experience highlighting tree beauty in winter.
Description:
Explore 50 acres of The Morton Arboretum's majestic trees during this spectacular light and sound display. The event features 17 dazzling light and music displays, including new exhibits like Starlit Trail and Winter Radiance, along a one-mile ADA-compliant path. Enjoy warm concession tents, a crackling fire, and a delicious meal at the Ginkgo Restaurant while viewing a laser light finale at Meadow Lake.
Where: Lisle | More Info: Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
What to Expect:
Dazzling light and art installations along a 1.3-mile trail.
Description:
Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden features an illuminated trail with dazzling installations, light, art, and music, showcasing the garden's beauty during the winter season.
Where: Glencoe | More Info: Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Rogers Park Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christkindlmarket
What to Expect:
German-style Christmas market with international and local vendors.
Description:
Christkindlmarket is a traditional German-style holiday market offering a wide array of international and local foods, unique shopping experiences, and festive events. Visitors can explore vendor products, participate in special events, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Christkindlmarket
One of a Kind Holiday Show
What to Expect:
Unique, handmade gifts from over 600 artists and makers.
Description:
The One of a Kind Holiday Show brings together over 600 exceptional artists, designers, and makers, offering thousands of handmade products across 20 categories. This premier holiday shopping destination in Chicago provides unique, handmade gifts for everyone on your list.
Where: Chicago | More Info: One of a Kind Holiday Show
Rogers Park Other Holiday Activities
Winter Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
What to Expect:
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance with a showcase of silver foliage and winter flowers.
Description:
The Winter Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance. The event features beautiful silver foliage, lush poinsettias in pink and white hues, and other winter flowers and plants. It is a great opportunity to learn about the rich history of the alliance while enjoying the stunning floral displays.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Winter Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Edgewater (2 miles)
- Lincoln Square (3 miles)
- Uptown (3 miles)
- Skokie (4 miles)
- North Center (4 miles)
- Albany Park (4 miles)
- Irving Park (5 miles)
- Wilmette (5 miles)
- Avondale (5 miles)
- Lincoln Park (6 miles)
- Logan Square (6 miles)
- Portage Park (6 miles)
- Morton Grove (6 miles)
- Niles (7 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (7 miles)
- Glenview (8 miles)
- Near North Side (8 miles)
- West Town (8 miles)
- Chicago Loop (9 miles)
- Park Ridge (9 miles)
- East Garfield Park (9 miles)
- Oak Park (10 miles)
- North Lawndale (11 miles)
- Lower West Side (11 miles)
- Near South Side (11 miles)
- Chicago (11 miles)
- Des Plaines (11 miles)
- South Lawndale (12 miles)
- Northbrook (12 miles)
- Bridgeport (12 miles)
- Cicero (12 miles)
- Douglas (12 miles)
- Melrose Park (12 miles)
- Berwyn (13 miles)
- Maywood (13 miles)
- Brighton Park (13 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (14 miles)
- Highland Park (14 miles)
- New City (14 miles)
- Mount Prospect (14 miles)
- Gage Park (15 miles)
- Hyde Park (15 miles)
- Elk Grove Village (16 miles)
- Englewood (16 miles)
- West Englewood (16 miles)
- Elmhurst (16 miles)
- Wheeling (16 miles)
- Woodlawn (16 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (16 miles)
- West Lawn (17 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (17 miles)
- Addison (17 miles)
- South Shore (18 miles)
- Buffalo Grove (18 miles)
- Ashburn (18 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (18 miles)
- Villa Park (18 miles)
- Rolling Meadows (19 miles)
- Chatham (19 miles)
- South Chicago (19 miles)
- Lombard (20 miles)
- Burbank (20 miles)
- Palatine (20 miles)
- Oak Lawn (21 miles)
- Roselle (21 miles)
- Hoffman Estates (21 miles)
- Glendale Heights (21 miles)
- Bloomingdale (22 miles)
- Westmont (22 miles)
- Vernon Hills (22 miles)
- Morgan Park (22 miles)
- Downers Grove (22 miles)
- Glen Ellyn (22 miles)
- North Chicago (24 miles)
- Darien (24 miles)
- Libertyville (24 miles)
- Blue Island (24 miles)
- Hanover Park (25 miles)
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- Wheaton (25 miles)
- Carol Stream (25 miles)
- Lisle (25 miles)
- Dolton (26 miles)
- Streamwood (26 miles)
- Bartlett (27 miles)
- Woodridge (27 miles)
- Harvey (28 miles)
- Gurnee (28 miles)
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- Orland Park (28 miles)
- Calumet City (28 miles)
- Oak Forest (28 miles)
- South Holland (28 miles)
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- Naperville (29 miles)
- Bolingbrook (30 miles)
- Grayslake (30 miles)
- Tinley Park (31 miles)
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- Lansing (31 miles)
- Zion (31 miles)
- Homer Glen (32 miles)
- Elgin (32 miles)
- Munster (32 miles)
- South Elgin (32 miles)
- Gary (33 miles)
- Romeoville (33 miles)
- Round Lake Beach (33 miles)
- Highland (33 miles)
- St. Charles (34 miles)
- Geneva (34 miles)
- Algonquin (34 miles)
- Chicago Heights (35 miles)
- Batavia (35 miles)
- Lockport (35 miles)
- Park Forest (36 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (36 miles)
- Crystal Lake (37 miles)
- New Lenox (38 miles)
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- McHenry (38 miles)
- Schererville (38 miles)
- Wasco (38 miles)
- Plainfield (38 miles)
- Crest Hill (38 miles)
- Portage (39 miles)
- Hobart (39 miles)
- Joliet (40 miles)
- Pleasant Prairie (40 miles)
- Merrillville (40 miles)
- Huntley (41 miles)
- Kenosha (41 miles)
- Oswego (42 miles)
- Crown Point (44 miles)
- Michigan City (45 miles)