THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Holiday Celebrations Continue!
Elevate your holiday celebrations with the following festive events taking place this weekend as our holiday season continues!
Dozens of bars throughout the Wrigleyville neighborhood will be participating in the 28th annual Twelve Bars of Xmas a/k/a TBOX this Saturday (10 a.m.-8 p.m.). The crawl starts off with an elaborate Opening Ceremony (10 a.m.) at Cubby Bear (1059 W. Addison St.) just like the Olympics. A ticket includes admission to all participating bars, free breakfast buffets before the alcohol begins to flow, $9 in gift cards to use on the crawl, drink specials, giveaways, and more. Also, participants can indulge in traditions like cereal shots, sticker exchanges, and stepping up their costume game with crazy Christmas attire, ugly sweaters, pj’s, onesies, and sexy Santa outfits. This wild, festive, all-day Holiday Costume Bar Crawl is a sure way to get into the spirit of the holiday season!
As for the little ones, this Sunday (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) offers a special in-person event for them hosted by Time Out Market Chicago (916 W. Fulton Market) in the West Loop with Kids Hot Coco with Claus. This family-friendly experience has JoJo’s Shake Bar serving up its famous hot chocolate with a toppings bar so you can customize it to your liking. Afterwards, it’s time for some keepsake photos with Santa. Your ticket includes one hot chocolate and one 4×6 printed photo with Santa. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer as Coco meets Claus!
Spreading joy one stop at a time is the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan this Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) popping up at different locations around Chicagoland. This annual return of the Caravan’s festive journey around the country will feature ice cold Coca-Cola, amazing new Coke-themed experiences, and plenty of holiday spirit. Best of all, a lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a trip to Santa’s Village in Finland, which includes reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and a visit with Santa Claus himself!
Experience the magic of the holidays like never before at this year’s Light of Christmas Drive Thru now through January 5, 2025 (5 p.m.-9 p.m.) at Guaranteed Rate Field (entrance at 3326 S. Wentworth St.) in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Stay warm and cozy in your car as you embark on a journey through more than a million LED lights that are synchronized to the sounds of the season. This spectacular show features enchanting archways, dazzling displays, and countless photo-worthy moments. In addition, there are two other options to choose from —
The first is the Holiday Trolley Experience where you board a cozy, holiday-decorated trolley and begin with a breathtaking ride through the light show at Guaranteed Rate Field. From there the trolley heads over to downtown Chicago’s iconic Christkindlmarket where you’ll have an opportunity to wander through the market, savor holiday treats, sip warm mulled wine, and shop for unique gifts before heading back to your car at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Or perhaps you would like to treat yourself to a festive Double Feature instead. After a leisurely drive through the light show, the magic continues at the ChiTown Drive-In Theater to enjoy a holiday movie under the stars.
So, bring along your family and friends since a single ticket covers your entire vehicle. It’s sure to be an unforgettable holiday adventure for all ages no matter which option you choose!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
