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5,898 events in the next 30 days, from the Chicago events calendar.

Tuesday, December 1221 events

  1. All day

    Classes & Talks
  2. All day

    Festivals & Holidays
  3. All day

    Bikes, Bites, and Brews: Chicago's Signature Dishes Bike Tour

    Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours$88.95+

    Also at 11:30 a.m.

    Food & Drink
  4. All day

    Candle Making Class On Magnificent Mile

    900 North Michigan Shops$75

    Classes & Talks
  5. All day

    Chicago Bulls Home Game

    Millennium Station at Randolph St.

  6. All day

    Chicago Instagram Walking Tour: Most Famous Spots

    521 N State St$152.95+

    Also at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  7. All day

    Chicago Loop Secret Food Tour

    805 S State St$68+

    Also at 11:30 a.m.

    Food & Drink
  8. All day

    Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

    Phoenix Restaurant$9.94+Family

    Also at 4 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  9. All day

    Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry$14.95+

    Arts & Culture
  10. All day

    Sports
  11. All day

    Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

    The Lion Theatre Chicago

    Theater & Dance
  12. All day

    Food & Drink
  13. All day

    Classes & Talks
  14. All day

    Theater of The Mind

    The Reid Murdoch Building$45+

    Theater & Dance
  15. All day

    Arts & Culture
  16. All day

    Underground Donut Tour - Chicago's First Donut Tour

    Doughnut Vault$57.95+

    Also at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  17. All day

    Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum

    The Morton ArboretumFamily

    Family & Kids
  18. All day

    Arts & Culture
  19. All day

    Tours & Attractions
  20. 1 a.m.11:30 p.m.

    Community
  21. 3:30 a.m.5:30 a.m.

    dasq live dj set

    Holiday Light - CD releaseFree

    Music
  22. 7 a.m.10 p.m.

    Community
  23. 7 a.m.10 a.m.

    Outdoors
  24. 7 a.m.11 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  25. 7 a.m.10 a.m.

    Outdoors
  26. 7:30 a.m.12 p.m.

  27. 7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.

    Monthly Networking Meeting

    Wholistic Lotus Pathways

    Business & Networking
  28. 8 a.m.9:30 a.m.

    2026 December Meet, Greet & Network

    Sorriso Ristorante & BarFree

  29. 8 a.m.10 a.m.

    Mary Crane/West Garfield

    316 N Pulaski Rd

  30. 8 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  31. 8 a.m.5 p.m.

    “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire”

    Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Arts & Culture
  32. 8:30 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  33. 8:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Pinochle Club

    White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch

  34. 8:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    RX Mobile Pantry

    Bolingbrook High School

  35. 8:30 a.m.

    Outdoors
  36. 8:50 a.m.9:20 a.m.

    Morning Mix - Heather

    WIN Athletic Club

  37. 9 a.m.

    Adult Take and Make - Christmas Fabric Poke Art

    Mokena Community Public Library District

    Festivals & Holidays
  38. 9 a.m.10 a.m.

    Deerfield Move Strong

    MvmtRevolution

  39. 9 a.m.10 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  40. 9 a.m.10 a.m.

    Get Fit, HPL! Seated Yoga

    Hammond Public Library

    Health & Wellness
  41. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  42. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  43. 9 a.m.11 a.m.

  44. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  45. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

  46. 9 a.m.

    Pokémon Fossil Museum

    The Field Museum$30

    Arts & Culture
  47. 9 a.m.

    Senior Pickleball

    The Center on Halsted$5

    Community
  48. 9 a.m.11 a.m.

    Tech Table Tuesdays (Morning)

    Eisenhower Public Library DistrictFamily

    Community
  49. 9 a.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (Tu, 9am)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  50. 9 a.m.9 p.m.

    Toy Drive

    Orland Park Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  51. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  52. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Yuletide Treasures: An Artisan Holiday Market

    DuPage Art League School and GalleryFree

    Festivals & Holidays
  53. 9:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.

    ESL & Literacy Classes

    City of Des Plaines Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  54. 9:15 a.m.11 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  55. 9:25 a.m.9:55 a.m.

    Synergy Sculpt - Heather

    WIN Athletic Club

  56. 9:30 a.m.3 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  57. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Downers Grove Twp. Seniors Games & Open Crafting

    Downers Grove Township Senior center

    Classes & Talks
  58. 9:30 a.m.10:15 a.m.

    Fall 2026 | Bubble Jams

    Chicago Children's Theatre$31

    Theater & Dance
  59. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Health & Wellness
  60. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    More Than Mom ♡

    Wholistic Wellness + Sacred Journey Inst$25

  61. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    OptWell's Mindful Movement at Summit Community Center

    Summit Community Center - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of ChicagoFree

    Health & Wellness
  62. 9:30 a.m.12 p.m.

    Senior Painting Class - Lombard

    York Twp Senior Center

    Classes & Talks
  63. 9:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Time for Tots (Fall Session)

    Concert Hall At Christian Heritage AcademyFamily

    Family & Kids
  64. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    jBaby First Friends | Oct 6 – Dec 15, 2026

    Elaine Kersten Children’s Center, 255 Revere Dr., Suite 200$120

    Classes & Talks
  65. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  66. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  67. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    BOO! at the Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago Discovery CenterFreeFamily

    Tours & Attractions
  68. 10 a.m.7 p.m.

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Flex Ticket

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7Family

    Arts & Culture
  69. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Castle

    Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E Grand Ave

    Arts & Culture
  70. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Chair Yoga with Kathy

    Mokena Community Public Library District

    Health & Wellness
  71. 10 a.m.

    Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive

    Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts, University of ChicagoFree

    Arts & Culture
  72. 10 a.m.

    Chicago Blackhawks 26-27

    USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center

    Sports
  73. 10 a.m.

    Chicagoland Giving Machine Initiative

    The Shops at North BridgeFree

    Community
  74. 10 a.m.2 p.m.

    Coffee Origins: Varieties and Processing - Chicago

    Counter Culture Coffee Chicago$200

    Classes & Talks
  75. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  76. 10 a.m.

    Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem

    Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601$15

    Also at 10 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  77. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Getting Started | WIOA

    Comprehensive American Job Center in Pilsen

    Classes & Talks
  78. 10 a.m.

    ISAC Exhibit: Hartapu: The Forgotten King of Anatolia

    Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, Breasted Hall

    Arts & Culture
  79. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  80. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  81. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  82. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  83. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  84. 10 a.m.12:45 p.m.

    Community
  85. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  86. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  87. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  88. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  89. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  90. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    One-time Pottery Class - West Loop

    600 W Van Buren St$97.88

    Classes & Talks
  91. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    People's Resource Center - ESL Class

    Villa Park Public Library

    Classes & Talks
  92. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  93. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  94. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  95. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  96. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Pottery Class For Kids - West Loop

    600 W Van Buren St$97.88

    Classes & Talks
  97. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Sleigh My Name

    175 Jackson Ave #123Family

    Arts & Culture
  98. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  99. 10 a.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (Tu, 10am)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  100. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  101. 10:30 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  102. 10:30 a.m.11:10 a.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  103. 10:30 a.m.1 p.m.

    Coat Drive

    Second Presbyterian Church

    Community
  104. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Health & Wellness
  105. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Health & Wellness
  106. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Men Weekly Group Session

    954 W Washington BlvdFree

  107. 10:30 a.m.1 p.m.

    Polsky Exchange Fireside Chat with Chef Erick Williams

    Polsky Exchange North, 1452 E 53rd StFree

    Business & Networking
  108. 10:30 a.m.

    Storybook Corner

    Oakton Community Center$7+Family

    Family & Kids
  109. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    CIERA Colloquium: Peter Senchyna

    1800 Sherman Avenue, 7th floor, 7-600

  110. 11 a.m.

    Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza

    Christkindlmarket - Daley PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  111. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    DuPage Senior Citizens Community Dining-Downers Grove

    Downers Grove Township Senior center

  112. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Empowered by the Word

    V Live- Chicago

  113. 11 a.m.8 p.m.

    Flyover Experience in Chicago

    The Butterfly House at Navy Pier$17+

    Classes & Talks
  114. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Outdoors
  115. 11 a.m.8 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  116. 11 a.m.6 p.m.

    LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style Exhibit

    School of the Art InstituteFree

    Arts & Culture
  117. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Mah Jongg Club, Open Play

    Tinley Park Public Library

  118. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Outstanding Oak Park Scavenger Hunt

    Kribi Coffee - Albion$25

    Outdoors
  119. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Pep Step

    Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

  120. 11 a.m.

    The Farmer at The Green

    320 South Canal St.

    Markets & Shopping
  121. 11 a.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (Tu, 11am)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  122. 11 a.m.

    Community
  123. 11:30 a.m.

    Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time

    Chicago Architecture Center, 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601$30

  124. 11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

  125. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Glen Ellyn Food Distribution Walk-Ins

    CANCELED: Grace Lutheran Church

  126. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

  127. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  128. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    Open American MahJong

    Mokena Community Public Library District

    Nightlife
  129. 12 p.m.

    Benefits Access Support with Hunger Free America

    Avalon Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  130. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Finals Surviving Station

    SSC’s 2nd Floor Mall Area

  131. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  132. 12 p.m.2 p.m.

    Lego Building Contest

    Classroom Office Building (CLO) ConcourseFamily

    Family & Kids
  133. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Red Ribbon Awareness Campaign

    SSC’s 2nd Floor Mall Area

  134. 12:15 p.m.1:15 p.m.

    Community
  135. 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    3 Week Men Co-Hort

    954 W Washington BlvdFree

  136. 12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  137. 12:30 p.m.4 p.m.

    CWC December Meetup: Featuring Judson & Moore Distillery

    Subourbon Whisky, Wine, & Cocktail Bar$12.51

    Community
  138. 12:30 p.m.2 p.m.

  139. 12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Movies for Seniors - Lombard

    York Twp Senior Center

    Arts & Culture
  140. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Adult Book Discussion: Time of the Child

    Eisenhower Public Library DistrictFamily

    Arts & Culture
  141. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  142. 1 p.m.

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

    The Fields Studio$31.61+Family

    Also at 1 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  143. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Beginning Sewing Class

    Linda Z's Sewing Center$70.73

    Classes & Talks
  144. 1 p.m.

    Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

    Independence Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Health & Wellness
  145. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Cream Glue Division Studio (Phone Case)

    Division Studio$52

    Also at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  146. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Fragrance Making Class - Create Your Own Signature Scent

    Reggie Hathorn Candles and Home Fragrances, Candle Making Classes$92.55

    Classes & Talks
  147. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Home School Connections

    Berkeley Public Library

  148. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

  149. 1 p.m.

    Spades/Bid Whist Club

    Chicago Heights Public Library

  150. 1 p.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (Tu, 1pm)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  151. 1:30 p.m.

    Balloon Museum - Chicago

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7

    Also at 3:15 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  152. 1:30 p.m.

    Coloring for Adults

    Chicago Bee Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  153. 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Staying Mentally Fit

    Elmhurst Public LibraryFree

  154. 1:30 p.m.

  155. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Basics of Pattern Making [December Session]

    FashionBar Headquarters$466.02

    Classes & Talks
  156. 2 p.m.

    Come Play Chess with Us

    Chicago Bee Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  157. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Introduction to Quantum Computing

    John Crerar Library - Kathleen A. Zar RoomFree

    Classes & Talks
  158. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Music Students Recital

    South Suburban College – Kindig Performing Arts Center Lobby

    Music
  159. 2 p.m.

    Tiffany in Chicago: Guided Tour

    Chicago Cultural Center$30

    Tours & Attractions
  160. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Toons Tuesday

    Maywood Public Library District

  161. 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    (Gr. K-5th): No Bake Cookie Dough and Recipe Exchange

    Mokena Community Public Library DistrictFamily

    Also at 3:30 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  162. 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

  163. 2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Jr. High: Lets Play! Betrayal at the House on the Hill

    Mokena Community Public Library DistrictFamily

    Family & Kids
  164. 3 p.m.

    Beginner Bird Walk Main Island

    Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL$25+

    Outdoors
  165. 3 p.m.7 p.m.

  166. 3 p.m.8 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  167. 3 p.m.

    Pre-K Play! Games & More (Tuesday)

    St. Matthias School$204Family

    Family & Kids
  168. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Sphero Lab

    Glen Ellyn Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  169. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Tech Table Tuesdays (Evening)

    Eisenhower Public Library DistrictFamily

    Community
  170. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Tinker Tuesday

    Mokena Community Public Library DistrictFamily

    Classes & Talks
  171. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    LEGO® and More Club

    Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library, 8th Fl., Room 8S-14Family

    Family & Kids
  172. 3:30 p.m.

    Senior Chair Yoga

    Chicago Heights Public LibraryFamily

    Health & Wellness
  173. 3:30 p.m.

    Teen Club

    Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  174. 3:45 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    jBaby Jiggle and Jam | Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2026

    Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School$90+

    Classes & Talks
  175. 4 p.m.9 p.m.

    BINGO

    American Legion Post 80

    Nightlife
  176. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    CIERA Colloquium Speaker Discussion

    1800 Sherman Avenue, 8th floor, Café

  177. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  178. 4 p.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  179. 4 p.m.8 p.m.

    Eisenhower Boys Basketball vs. Agricultural Science

    Eisenhower High School (Blue Island)$2+

    Sports
  180. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Free Strength Training Classes | TaskForce Health and Wellness | 2026

    TaskForce Prevention and Community ServicesFree

    Health & Wellness
  181. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Sports
  182. 4 p.m.7 p.m.

    KLEO's LOVE Pantry

    Life Center COGICFree

    Community
  183. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Karaoke Taco Tuesday

    Yours Cafe and BistroFree

    Nightlife
  184. 4 p.m.

    Knit and Crochet Circle

    Chicago Public Library – Lincoln Park BranchFree

    Classes & Talks
  185. 4 p.m.

    LEGO® at the Library

    Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  186. 4 p.m.

    Open Shop

    Gage Park, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  187. 4 p.m.

    PACH Art Nights!

    Pilsen Arts & Community HouseFree

    Classes & Talks
  188. 4 p.m.

    Teen Tech Lab

    Woodson Regional Library, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  189. 4 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    WOSR Christmas Party

    Manzo's Banquets & Catering

    Festivals & Holidays
  190. 4 p.m.7 p.m.

    Youth Engagement Opportunity!

    5350 S Prairie AveFreeFamily

    Community
  191. 4:15 p.m.5:15 p.m.

    Holiday Sewing | Community House

    Winnetka Community House

    Classes & Talks
  192. 4:15 p.m.4:45 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  193. 4:15 p.m.5:45 p.m.

    Teen Volunteering - Fun with Tangrams

    Tinley Park Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  194. 4:30 p.m.5:15 p.m.

    Beginning Ballet at Clarendon Park

    Clarendon Community Center Park

    Theater & Dance
  195. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  196. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Sports
  197. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Sports
  198. 4:30 p.m.

    Sports
  199. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Free Math classes and Homework help

    National India Hub (Room 1A)Free

    Classes & Talks
  200. 4:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  201. 4:30 p.m.

    Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

    Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL$16+Family

    Family & Kids
  202. 4:30 p.m.

    Community
  203. 4:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  204. 4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  205. 4:30 p.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (Tu, 4:30pm)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  206. 4:30 p.m.

    Write About It! Writing Club

    North Austin, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  207. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

  208. 5 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  209. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  210. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  211. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Chicago's Drive Through Light Show

    Light Of Christmas Drive Thru$29.99+Family

    Family & Kids
  212. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  213. 5 p.m.6:15 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  214. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  215. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  216. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Light Of Christmas Drive Thru

    Guaranteed Rate Field$29.99

    Festivals & Holidays
  217. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Mosaic Creations — Online Ticket Required

    Color Cocktail Factory - Pilsen Studio

  218. 5 p.m.

    Sports
  219. 5 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  220. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Riverside Chess Club

    Riverside Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Community
  221. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    Taquero Mucho Food Pop-Up

    3810 W Belmont Ave

    Food & Drink

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