Entertainment
American Girl Place
835 N. Michigan Avenue
(877) 247-5223
www.americangirl.com
Friday, November 4 at 5pm
Holiday Window Unveil
Celebrate the season with American Girl! You and your girl can be the first to see our holiday window display and enjoy treats to help you get in the spirit.
Saturday, December 10 from 10:30am - 12pm
Children’s Holiday Choir
Celebrate the season with American Girl! Join us for this festive event, when students from the British School of Chicago Children’s Choir will sing a selection of holiday favorites.
December 13 and 14 at 5pm
Make a Gingerbread House!
Design and decorate your own gingerbread house! This festive activity includes everything your girl needs to make a one-of-a-kind holiday centerpiece - gingerbread pieces, frosting and lots of candy decorations. She’ll also enjoy a delicious meal! $45 per person (girl only event).
Broadway In Chicago: Donny & Marie – Christmas in Chicago
Ford Center/Oriental Theatre; 24 W. Randolph Street
(312) 977-1710
www.broadwayinchicago.com
December 6 - 24
This holiday season don’t miss legendary Donny and Marie as they invite you and your family to join them to celebrate the joy of the season in true Osmond fashion. With a dash of Christmas spirit and their trademark show-stopping productions numbers, Donny and Marie-Christmas in Chicago is a must-see. Tickets range from $37 to $100. Click here to purchase tickets online or call (312) 977-1710.
Broadway In Chicago: La Cage Aux Folles
18 W. Monroe Street; Bank of America Theatre
(312) 977-1710
www.broadwayinchicago.com
December 20 – January 1
Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards, this hilarious production of La Cage Aux Folles is a must-see this holiday season. La Cage is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together, stay fabulous, and above all else, stay true to themselves! Tickets range from $32 to $100. Click here to purchase tickets online or call (312) 977-1710.
Broadway In Chicago: The Addams Family
151 W. Randolph Street; Cadillac Palace Theatre
(312) 977-1710
www.broadwayinchicago.com
December 27 - January 1
Broadway in Chicago presents The Addams Family at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. This smash-hit musical comedy can be seen December 27-January 1 it will bring the darkly delirious world of the characters to spooky and spectacular life. Tickets range from $37 to $100. Click here to purchase tickets online or call (312) 977-1710.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Avenue
(312) 527-1000
www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
November 18 - February 5
Children’s Museum presents “Snow Much Fun”! The event offers all the frosty fun of winter without the cold! Lose your shoes and practice the perfect pirouette or fancy figure-eight on the indoor “ice” rink. The event takes place in the museum’s Great Hall. Children’s Museum ice skating rink will be open daily from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Special hours apply on December 31 (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 836-0100
www.marriott.com
November 18
Mixing it Up for the Holidays
Visit the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile to marvel at the 1,400 pounds of gingerbread and 600 pounds of candy and sugar that create a giant Gingerbread House. Inside the gingerbread house, mice chefs will be cooking something special for the holiday season. For a $10 donation to the Children’s Miracle Network, guests can enjoy holiday snacks and drinks while admiring the delicious work of art. After the event, viewing the candy kitchen will be free and open to the public. Display will be unveiled Friday, November 18 at 4:15pm.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E. Grand Avenue, Navy Pier
(312) 595-5600
www.chicagoshakes.com
November 1 - December 31
Discounted Tickets for Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew
Purchase one adult ticket to the CST Family presentation of Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew and get one student ticket for half price with promo code “LIGHTS.” Limit of two discounted tickets per household. Not valid in combination with any other offers or on previously purchased tickets. $20 adults, $16 students.
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
Water Tower – Michigan and Pearson
(773) 648-5000
www.chicagotrolley.com
November 25 – December 23
Holiday Lights Tour
Explore the dazzling lights and holiday sights of Chicago including The Magnificent Mile, Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo, Macy’s windows, Christkindlmarket and more. Free hot chocolate and York Peppermint brownie from The Hershey Store. Web ticket sales only - Visit www.chicagotrolley.com. Adults $26, Children $19.
deca RESTAURANT
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel)
160 E. Pearson Street
(312) 266-1000
www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc
December 11, 18 and 23
Teddy Bear Tea
Join us for Teddy Bear Tea Sundays, December 11 and 18 and Friday, December 23, in deca RESTAURANT. Seating beginning at 2:30pm. Children and adults will enjoy the timeless holiday tradition of afternoon tea for a cause. Children are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped teddy bear or toy to donate to patients at Children’s Memorial Hospital. At 3:30pm, children will place their teddy bears and toys under the tree as they listen to holiday stories by Mrs. Claus. Cost is $35 per adult and $20 for children For reservations, please call 312-573-5160.
Flower Show Productions
Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue
(312) 595-5400
www.chicagoflower.com
November 1 – December 31
Winter’s Approaching, but Spring is on Sale Now!
Winter’s rapidly approaching, but Spring is on sale for The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by BMO Harris Bank and the holiday season. Purchase tickets online for the March 2012 Chicago Flower and Garden Show with the code FOLP and save $4 off the box office price—without service fees too! $13 weekday, $15 weekend.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Place
(312) 280-8800
www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs
November 28 – December 16, Monday - Friday
Holiday Afternoon Giving Tea
The tradition of Afternoon Tea takes on a whole new meaning. The Hotel is treating children to complimentary afternoon tea this holiday season when they bring a toy to donate to the hotel’s Toys for Tots Drive. Children’s tea features ham and cheese and PB and J sandwiches, fruit kabobs, holiday cookies, gummy bears and choice of milk or hot chocolate. Cost is $15 or free with a toy donation to the hotel’s Toy for Tots program.
Adults will enjoy a selection of teas, fresh baked scones with whipped double Devonshire cream and preserves, tea sandwiches, breads and holiday inspired pastries. Cost begins at $38 for adults. Champagne Tea options also available. Seating begins at 3pm. For reservations, please call 312-649-2358.
Saturday, December 17 at 3pm
Family Gingerbread Decorating Class
Executive Pastry Chef Scott Gerken invites families to spend some “sweet” time together with a Gingerbread House Decorating Class. Families will delight in a delicious, hands-on activity as the pastry team leads them in building and decorating a gingerbread house to take home. All candies, frosting, and decorative touches are included. $55 per person (maximum 4 people per house). For reservations, please call 312-649-2358.
Hot Tix
72 E. Randolph Street, 163 E. Pearson Avenue
(312) 554-9800
www.hottix.org
November 1 – December 31
Half-Price Tickets to Over 200 Chicago Theatres
See a show for ½ price this holiday season! A service of the non-profit League of Chicago Theatres (www.chicagoplays.com), Hot Tix is conveniently located in the Loop and along The Magnificent Mile. Half price theatre tickets can also be purchased online. View this week’s list of ½ price shows at www.hottix.org.
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Avenue
(312) 751-3681
www.jhochicago.com
November 1 – December 31
Kids Go Free
Enjoy one free youth admission aged 3 - 11 with each full fare paying adult. Every youth admission also receives a free child ticket to The Field Museum. Winter Wonderland will be open every day with appearances by Santa every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. One 3 X 5 photo per family will be available Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. $15 adults, $10 youth aged 3 - 11, 3 years and under are free. Visit www.jhochicago.com for terms and conditions.
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E. Superior Street
(312) 573-6685
www.peninsula.com/chicago
Saturdays, December 3 - 17
Children’s Holiday Teas
Children are invited to participate in holiday cookie decorating, Mrs. Claus holiday story-telling, a visit from Santa and more. Following the festive activities, children will enjoy an Afternoon Tea menu created just for them. 11am – 1pm. Holiday Afternoon Tea is $50 per person (adult or child).
December 31, 2011
New Year’s Eve
Dance the night away and ring in 2012 at The Peninsula’s New Year’s Eve black tie gala. Guests begin their evening with a welcome reception, followed by dinner in The Lobby, featuring an exciting four-course menu in an upbeat atmosphere. Celebrate to the sounds of Ken Arlen’s premier band, “Soul Motion,” and celebrate the New Year with a balloon drop, midnight toast, dancing and revelry. Reception begins at 8pm. Dinner prices range from $275 - $390 (prices based on restaurant and wine pairings).