Christmas Weekend 2024 in Chicago: Holiday Celebrations, The Nutcracker, Lights, and More Things To Do With Kids

Santa's Winter Land Workshop at Gallagher Way. Photo by Donte Tatum
Santa's Winter Land Workshop at Gallagher Way. Photo by Donte Tatum
12/20/24 - By Siobhan Adcock

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Santa is on his way to town this Christmas weekend in Chicago, and there's lots to do before or on Christmas Day for Chicago kids. Skate with Santa at Holiday Skate or Winter Break Rolling Skating. Or, get into the holiday spirit with a Christmas movie at the Music Box Theater or Rialto Square Theater

We have a list of our top 10 things to do on Christmas Day itself for families that are done opening gifts and eating pie. Planning ahead for the rest of winter break? Our roundup of fun winter break activities has plenty of suggestions. Or check out one of our fun ways to ring in 2024 to plan ahead for the new year.

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