Activities - Attractions : CHICAGO
11/2, Skyrise Chicago Willis Tower 233 S. Wacker Dr.
www.skyrisechicago.org Spring, jog, or walk up 2,109 steps, 103
flights of stairs and 1,353 feet to benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, in the 4th annual event that’s one of the longest stair climbs in the world. Participants will come from 31 states and five countries.
11/14-3/7/15, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Millennium Park Michigan Ave. between Washington St. & Madison St., (312) 742-1168
www.choosechicago.com Free ice skating takes place daily at
the city’s most popular outdoor rink. It’s 16,000 sq. ft.; skate rentals cost $10.
11/22, The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival N. Michigan Ave. from Oak St. to Wacker Dr. (312) 409-5560
www.themagnificentmile.com This high-profile annual event traditional
kicks off the holiday season here in Chicago. The all-day event beings with musical performances and culminates in the lighting of N. Michigan Avenue by Mickey Mouse himself, leading the parade at 5:30 p.m.
11/25, Chicago’s 101st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St., (312) 744-3315
www.explorechicago.org Musical performances begin at 5 p.m. and the lighting takes place at 6 p.m.
11/25-12/24, Christkindlmarket Chicago Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St., (312) 494-2175
www.christkindlemarket.com A traditional, German-style holiday experience and a Chicago tradition now in its 19th year, this free event offers Christmas gifts, children’s activities, visits with Santa, entertainment, and more.
11/28, McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade State St. from Congress Pkwy. to Randolph St. (866) 397-4037 The 80th annual event features
marching bands, the Christkind, Santa Claus, Ronald McDonald and more. Parade begins at 8 a.m. (airs live on WGN).
11/29-12/1, 12/6-12/8, 12/13-12/13, 12/26-1/4, ZooLights Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 N. Cannon St. (312) 742-2000
www.lpzoo.org During this annual holiday celebration,
two million lights are interwoven into the grounds at Chicago’s free zoo, creating a spectacular winter wonderland full of seasonal activities such as ice carving, crafts, train rides, and visits with Santa Claus.
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12/4-12/7, Oneofakind Show and Sale Merchandise Mart 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza (312) 527-4141
www.oneofakindshowchicago.com The 14th annual holiday shopping show
offers fashion, art, furniture, clothing, jewelry, gourmet food, and much more.
12/31, New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave. (312) 575-PIER
www.navypier.com Family fireworks take place at 7 p.m. and
the NYE show takes place at midnight. Get a seat at one of the restaurants or take a cruise to have great seats for the display!
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360 Chicago 875 N. Michigan Avenue, 94th Floor 888-875-VIEW
www.360chicago.com The 94th-floor observatory, more than
1,000 feet above Chicago at the John Hancock Center.
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