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Lincoln Park offers Christmas 2025 with seasonal tours and downtown light displays that brighten cultural landmarks. Celebrations include seasonal entertainment, light displays, cozy performances, and family gatherings that blend neighborhood charm with holiday cheer.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Lincoln Park
- ZooLights (Chicago)
- ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd (Chicago)
- Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Nutcracker (Chicago)
- Chicago BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley (Chicago)
- The Art Deco Nutcracker (Chicago)
- Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier (Chicago)
- A Christmas Carol (Chicago)
- The Nutcracker (Chicago)
- City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Chicago)
- Mariah Carey's Christmas Time (Rosemont)
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Lincoln Park Christmas Events
Lincoln Park Christmas Light Displays
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Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a magical holiday spectacle with ZooLights, featuring over 3 million dazzling lights and hundreds of festive displays. Enjoy iconic rides, warm up with seasonal treats, and experience live ice carving and caroling. It's Chicago's favorite holiday tradition, perfect for creating lasting winter memories.
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Lincoln Park Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland for ZooLights, a beloved holiday tradition. Millions of lights illuminate the park, creating a magical atmosphere with dazzling displays and a festive light tunnel. Enjoy seasonal treats, rides on the Ferris wheel and carousel, and special events like ice carving and live music. It's a perfect, sparkling escape for the entire family.
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Embark on a magical journey through Chicago's dazzling holiday lights aboard the original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley. This unique experience begins with a festive welcome at Matilda, featuring a complimentary snack and a chance to meet your guide. Then, hop on a vintage trolley for a 3-hour tour, complete with holiday music, trivia, and sing-alongs, as you explore iconic sights like Christkindlmarket and Lincoln Park ZooLights. Admission to ZooLights is included with your ticket.
Lincoln Park Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 'The Nutcracker' ballet, performed by the prestigious Grand Kyiv Ballet. This timeless tale of dreams, magic, and the triumph of good over evil features world-renowned Ukrainian dancers. Follow a young girl's magical Christmas Eve adventure with a Nutcracker that comes to life, leading them through a land of wonder and delight.
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Experience the magic of The Art Deco Nutcracker, a dazzling ballet performance in Chicago. This unique production reimagines the classic Tchaikovsky masterpiece with a vibrant Art Deco flair, featuring "gorgeous, glitzy costumes" and an "impressive cast." Choreographed by Alexei Kremnev, the ballet is celebrated for its innovative and boundary-pushing dance, offering a "fresh and fantastic work" that blends tradition with a bold, futuristic vision.
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