THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - HOLIDAY MAGIC – IT’S EVERYWHERE IN CHICAGO!
Now
that Christmas is just 25 days away, you would be pretty hard pressed NOT to
find any Holiday Magic because it’s everywhere in Chicago! Don’t believe me, well take a look --
Random
acts of Holidays can be experienced around the Loop through December 22nd
at this year’s Winter WonderLoop which
includes strolling carolers and bands from local colleges and high schools;
street performances from Goodman Theatre and Joffrey Ballet; seasonal displays,
decorations, and the 10 Wonders of the Loop; “Herman the German,” Berghoff
Restaurant’s mascot, giving away custom steins, ornaments and treats; giveaways
of hot beverages, pastries and prizes from Corner Bakery; and Experience
Lightscape, introduced last year – this one-of-a-kind light and sound
installation creates vibrant patterns of color choreographed to music in 18
sidewalk planters on State Street. Plus
many special offers can be located on their website, so be sure to check back
often!
Thousands
of Santas will be hitting the pavement at this year’s Santa
Hustle 5K at Soldier
Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Drive) in the South Loop
on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. All 5K
participants will receive a FREE
Santa hat and beard along with a Santa long sleeve dri-fit shirt to wear while
running. Outrageous holiday decorations,
festive music, an awards ceremony honoring top finishers and a large After
Party which includes a buffet and drinks round out this 4th annual
event!
Missed
the annual tree lighting at Daley Center?
Well, the Roscoe
Village Winterfest will be kicking off the
holiday season with their annual tree lighting ceremony and late night shopping
at one-of-a-kind boutiques on Saturday (5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.) at Roscoe and
Damen Streets in the Roscoe
Village neighborhood. Then on Sunday (1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) enjoy
kids’ activities featuring choirs, trolley and Santa!
It’s
a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Santa in the Sky! The John
Hancock Observatory (875 N.
Michigan Avenue) in the Streeterville neighborhood,
along with Santa’s special helper, Seemore Miles, the JHO mascot, will show you
some magical holiday fun with FREE
fun activities at 1,000 feet every Saturday and Sunday (1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
through December 24th. And
for a real special treat, bring the kids up for Breakfast with Santa which
includes a breakfast buffet, family photo and JHO admission – but hurry and
book your reservation since it’s always a sell-out!
The
ever popular Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market
returns to the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
(1419 W. Blackhawk Street) in the West Loop on
Saturday and Sunday (11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) for its 7th annual
festive affair. A wide range of wares,
from accessories to jewelry, clothing, housewares, bath and body products,
paper goods, plush toys, artwork and more will be offered by hundreds of
today’s greatest indie makers along with tasty local food, beverages,
workshops, DJs and more! Don’t forget to
take advantage of the FREE trolley
that will be bringing people to and from the fair at various stops throughout Wicker Park
and Bucktown!!
See, I Told You! Holiday Magic – It’s Everywhere In Chicago!!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
