Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebration at Mary Bartelme Park
Mary Bartelme Park - 3:30 PM Pick
Mary Bartelme Park - 3:30 PM Pick
Christmas Bazaar and Santa Breakfast at the Irish American Heritage Center
Irish American Heritage Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Irish American Heritage Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sensory-Friendly Time at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights and Christmas Tree Sales
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Cosley Zoo - 9:00 AM
Free Days at the DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
The DuSable Museum of African American Art - 10:00 AM
Winter Flower Show: Merry & Bright at Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 9:00 AM
Passport To Santa
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Jingle Bell Jump
Fri Nov 28, 2025
12:00pm to 3:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
If there's one thing we all know, it's that Santa knows how to make an entrance! At noon sharp, Santa Claus parachutes into Janss Marketplace near Sharky's, so be on the lookout. Other activities are spread out throughout the center, including face painters, kids' crafts, and storytime and sing-a-longs with Mrs. Claus.
After his parachute landing, Santa is available for visits and photos at Santa's Village (near the main fountain and Buca di Beppo.)
All activities are free. RSVP for a chance to win prizes.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
