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

Wednesday, December 2214 events

  1. All day

  2. All day

  3. All day

    Classes & Talks
  4. All day

    Festivals & Holidays
  5. All day

    'The Stick' Traveling Exhibition by Clay Rice

    Isle a la Cache Museum/PreserveFree

    Arts & Culture
  6. 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
  7. All day

    Candle Making Class On Magnificent Mile

    900 North Michigan Shops$75

    Classes & Talks
  8. 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
  9. All day

    Chicago Loop Secret Food Tour

    805 S State St$68+

    Also at 11:30 a.m.

    Food & Drink
  10. All day

    Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

    Phoenix Restaurant$9.94+Family

    Also at 4 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  11. All day

    Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry$14.95+

    Arts & Culture
  12. All day

    Sports
  13. All day

    Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

    The Lion Theatre Chicago

    Theater & Dance
  14. All day

    EPLSF

    National Able Network at Evanston Public Library

  15. All day

    Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History

    The Richard H. Driehaus Museum$13+

    Arts & Culture
  16. All day

    Food & Drink
  17. All day

    Holiday Showcase

    McCormick Place - South

  18. All day

    Community
  19. All day

    Classes & Talks
  20. All day

    Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism

    The Art Institute of Chicago$26+

    Arts & Culture
  21. All day

    Out Of This World

    Naperville Public Library - Nichols Libr

  22. All day

    Pete the Cat (at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts)

    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts$28Family

    Family & Kids
  23. All day

    Theater of The Mind

    The Reid Murdoch Building$45+

    Theater & Dance
  24. All day

    Underground Donut Tour - Chicago's First Donut Tour

    Doughnut Vault$57.95+

    Also at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  25. All day

    Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum

    The Morton ArboretumFamily

    Family & Kids
  26. All day

    Tours & Attractions
  27. 2 a.m.

    Jim James

    The Vic Theatre

  28. 3 a.m.6 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  29. 3:30 a.m.5:30 a.m.

    dasq live dj set

    Holiday Light - CD releaseFree

    Music
  30. 7 a.m.10 p.m.

    Community
  31. 7 a.m.5:30 p.m.

    Community
  32. 7 a.m.11 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  33. 7 a.m.

    Holiday Showcase 2026

    The Chicago School of Professional Psychology -- VIRTUAL

    Business & Networking
  34. 7 a.m.8 a.m.

    Community
  35. 7 a.m.2 p.m.

  36. 8 a.m.

    Business & Networking
  37. 8 a.m.8:30 p.m.

    GNUR 238 Simulations

    Loyola University Chicago — Lakeshore Campus

  38. 8 a.m.9:30 a.m.

    Business & Networking
  39. 8 a.m.4 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  40. 8 a.m.9 a.m.

    Sat & Act: what's your gameplan?

    100 S State StFreeFamily

    Classes & Talks
  41. 8 a.m.9 a.m.

    Scholarship Donor Breakfast

    Lyons Township High School North Campus

  42. 8 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  43. 8 a.m.

    Community
  44. 8 a.m.8:30 a.m.

    Health & Wellness
  45. 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
  46. 8 a.m.9 a.m.

  47. 8:30 a.m.9:15 a.m.

    (Ages 0-2): Tiny Turtles Baby Storytime

    Mokena Community Public Library DistrictFamily

    Also at 9:30 a.m.

    Family & Kids
  48. 8:30 a.m.10 a.m.

    2026 OPRF Chamber Annual Meeting

    Classic Cinemas Lake Theatre

    Business & Networking
  49. 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.

    Doing Business with Intention (DBI)

    College of DuPage on Kuhn Road, Room CSC123A

    Business & Networking
  50. 8:30 a.m.4 p.m.

    IL Chamber - Seminar: New Laws Forum

    NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center

    Business & Networking
  51. 8:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Milton Township food pantry

    Milton Township Food Pantry Inc

    Community
  52. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

    New Laws Forum

    NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center

    Business & Networking
  53. 8:30 a.m.9:15 a.m.

    Wee Ones Wednesday

    The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

  54. 8:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.

    Wee Ones Wednesday (1)

    The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

    Arts & Culture
  55. 8:50 a.m.9:20 a.m.

    Chisel & Burn - Heather

    WIN Athletic Club

  56. 9 a.m.

    Adult Take and Make - Christmas Fabric Poke Art

    Mokena Community Public Library District

    Festivals & Holidays
  57. 9 a.m.9:45 a.m.

    Health & Wellness
  58. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  59. 9 a.m.4 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  60. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  61. 9 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Pat's Yoga Class

    KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation

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

  63. 9 a.m.

    Pokémon Fossil Museum

    The Field Museum$30

    Arts & Culture
  64. 9 a.m.2 p.m.

    Veterans services outreach Rally Point College of DuPage

    College of DuPage 1020/Auditorium at the Culinary and Hospitality Center

  65. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  66. 9 a.m.5 p.m.

    Yuletide Treasures: An Artisan Holiday Market

    DuPage Art League School and GalleryFree

    Festivals & Holidays
  67. 9 a.m.10 a.m.

    ☕️ 1 Million Cups Chicago ☕️

    TeamWorking by TechNexusFree

    Business & Networking
  68. 9:15 a.m.10 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  69. 9:25 a.m.9:55 a.m.

  70. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Nightlife
  71. 9:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    The Networking Supercharger Workshop

    HuddleUp powered by 25N Coworking$49.99

    Business & Networking
  72. 9:30 a.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (W, 9:30am)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  73. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  74. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  75. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    BOO! at the Zoo

    Brookfield Zoo Chicago Discovery CenterFreeFamily

    Tours & Attractions
  76. 10 a.m.7 p.m.

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

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7Family

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

    Beautiful Sounds Dec 2 2026

    Township of Lyons Offices

    Health & Wellness
  78. 10 a.m.

    Beetle Pinning Workshop

    Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL$125+

    Arts & Culture
  79. 10 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Cardio Box - Heather

    WIN Athletic Club

  80. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

    Castle

    Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E Grand Ave

    Arts & Culture
  81. 10 a.m.

    Charles White Across Media: A Visual Archive

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

    Arts & Culture
  82. 10 a.m.

    Chicago Blackhawks 26-27

    USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center

    Sports
  83. 10 a.m.

    Chicagoland Giving Machine Initiative

    The Shops at North BridgeFree

    Community
  84. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Computer Basics: Resume Workshop

    Hammond Public Library

    Classes & Talks
  85. 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
  86. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Get Sh*t Done Club

    ALTAR Community or via Zoom$30.75

  87. 10 a.m.

    ISAC Exhibit: Hartapu: The Forgotten King of Anatolia

    Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, Breasted Hall

    Arts & Culture
  88. 10 a.m.1 p.m.

    Latte Art Basics- Chicago

    Counter Culture Coffee Chicago$200

    Food & Drink
  89. 10 a.m.

    Learn English/Aprende Inglés

    Chicago Lawn Branch - Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  90. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Mommy & Me Class with Young Rembrandts

    Forest Park Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  91. 10 a.m.12:45 p.m.

    Community
  92. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Classes & Talks
  93. 10 a.m.

    Pete the Cat

    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts$51+Family

    Also at 12 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  94. 10 a.m.

    Ping Pong Club

    Parkview Community ChurchFamily

    Family & Kids
  95. 10 a.m.3 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  96. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Weekly Morning Story Time at Women & Children First

    Women & Children First BookstoreFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  97. 10:15 a.m.

    Open Play Time

    Jefferson Park, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  98. 10:30 a.m.

    Block Play

    Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport, Chicago Public LibraryFree

    Classes & Talks
  99. 10:30 a.m.1 p.m.

    Coat Drive

    Second Presbyterian Church

    Community
  100. 10:30 a.m.

    Come See Us in Action: Admissions Open House

    North Shore Country Day High School

  101. 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  102. 10:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.

    Hinsdale Good Memories Choir

    Church of the Holy Nativity

    Music
  103. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Memory Cafe

    Orland Park Public Library

  104. 10:30 a.m.

    Mother Goose at Play: Toddler and Preschool Story and Play Time

    Scottsdale, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  105. 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

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

    Storypalooza

    Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  107. 10:30 a.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (W, 10:30am)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  108. 11 a.m.

    Beginners Knitting class

    Chicago Heights Public Library

    Classes & Talks
  109. 11 a.m.

    Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza

    Christkindlmarket - Daley PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  110. 11 a.m.

    Arts & Culture
  111. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Deerfield-Rock Steady Boxing

    MvmtRevolution

    Also at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

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

    DuPage Senior Citizens Community Dining-Downers Grove

    Downers Grove Township Senior center

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

    Flyover Experience in Chicago

    The Butterfly House at Navy Pier$17+

    Classes & Talks
  114. 11 a.m.

    Hands-on Cooking | French Onion Soup

    Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL$95+

    Food & Drink
  115. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    How to Manage Test Anxiety

    Multicultural Wellness Center (Room 2348)

    Classes & Talks
  116. 11 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Jewelry Jam

    NAMI DuPageFree

  117. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    KLEO's Love Pantry

    Life Center COGICFree

    Community
  118. 11 a.m.6 p.m.

    LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style Exhibit

    School of the Art InstituteFree

    Arts & Culture
  119. 11 a.m.

    Lee Miller: Fearless

    The Art Institute of Chicago$26+

    Arts & Culture
  120. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

  121. 11 a.m.2 p.m.

    Mature Wednesday

    First Ascent Arlington Heights

    Outdoors
  122. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  123. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Pep Step

    Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

  124. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

    Veterans Resources Day

    50th Ward Office

  125. 11 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    Wintrust Holiday Open House

    Arrowhead Golf Club Restaurant & Bar

    Health & Wellness
  126. 11 a.m.9 p.m.

    Outdoors
  127. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    American Mahjong

    White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch

    Classes & Talks
  128. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.

    Coffee and Conversation

    Royalberry Waffle House

  129. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

    Glen Ellyn Food Distribution Walk-Ins

    CANCELED: Grace Lutheran Church

  130. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

  131. 11:30 a.m.

    Tiny Toes Music: Jingle Bell Time (W, 11:30am)

    The Community House - HinsdaleFamily

    Family & Kids
  132. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    2026-2027 MacLean Center Lecture Series

    University of Chicago's Dora Dee Lee Hall, Room L168Free

    Classes & Talks
  133. 12 p.m.

    Ayurvedic Salt Cave Day Retreat

    Naperville Wellness & Salt Cave$161.90

    Health & Wellness
  134. 12 p.m.

    Ayurvedic Salt Cave Day Retreat

    Edge Yoga School & Arts$161.90

    Health & Wellness
  135. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Charnley-Persky House Tour (free)

    Charnley-Persky House MuseumFree

    Tours & Attractions
  136. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Chicago - Rock Steady Boxing

    Edgewater Fitness Center

    Also at 2 p.m.

    Sports
  137. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Glen Ellyn-Rock Steady Boxing

    Movement Revolution

    Also at 1 p.m.

    Sports
  138. 12 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  139. 12 p.m.8 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  140. 12 p.m.8 p.m.

    Ice Rink & Cocoa Cabanas

    Le Jardin 1s151 Winfield Rd.

    Food & Drink
  141. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Lunch and Learn Dec 2 2026

    Township of Lyons Offices

    Health & Wellness
  142. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Medicare 101

    Eisenhower Public Library District

    Health & Wellness
  143. 12 p.m.

    Musical luncheon

    Chicago Gaelic Park

  144. 12 p.m.1 p.m.

    Community
  145. 12 p.m.2 p.m.

    Repujado: Tin Art

    5420 W Belmont Ave$25.60

    Classes & Talks
  146. 12 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  147. 12 p.m.12:30 p.m.

    Spotlight Talk: George Bellows's Love of Winter

    The Art Institute of ChicagoFreeFamily

    Classes & Talks
  148. 12 p.m.

    Young at Heart: Short Story Discussion

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

    Classes & Talks
  149. 12:15 p.m.1 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  150. 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Dreaming Big: Navigating Sleep in the First Year

    The Northwestern Children's Practice (NWCP)Free

    Classes & Talks
  151. 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Home Education Club

    Hammond Public LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids
  152. 12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  153. 12:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Mtg Commander Free Play

    2641 N Kedzie Ave

  154. 12:30 p.m.

    Peace by Piece: A Fiber Art "Commuknity"

    Beverly, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Classes & Talks
  155. 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Seniors Spine and Back Health

    Downers Grove Township Senior center

  156. 12:30 p.m.1:15 p.m.

  157. 12:45 p.m.

    Classes & Talks
  158. 1 p.m.5 p.m.

    17th Annual Symposium with the Judges

    Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel,1 W Upper Wacker DrFree

    Business & Networking
  159. 1 p.m.

    Balloon Museum | EmotionAir - Art You Can Feel - Chicago

    The Fields Studio$31.61+Family

    Also at 1 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  160. 1 p.m.9 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  161. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Business & Networking
  162. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Cream Glue Division Studio (Phone Case)

    Division Studio$52

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

    Classes & Talks
  163. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Evanston Rock Steady Boxing

    TITLE Boxing Club Evanston

    Sports
  164. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  165. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Hearing Screening

    Orland Township

    Arts & Culture
  166. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Inventor's Launchpad

    Living Word Christian CenterFree

    Classes & Talks
  167. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Newsletter Bootcamp

    Wilmette Public Library

    Classes & Talks
  168. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Page Turners Book Discussion

    Glenview Public Library

    Arts & Culture
  169. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Plant Help Desk

    Oak Park Conservatory

  170. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Steep, Stitch & Something Sweet

    Fiber Friends Studios, Inc.

    Classes & Talks
  171. 1 p.m.

    The Winter's Tale

    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

    Theater & Dance
  172. 1 p.m.

    The Winter's Tale - Chicago

    Courtyard Theater at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex$126+

    Theater & Dance
  173. 1 p.m.

    The Winter’s Tale

    The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Complex

    Theater & Dance
  174. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Wednesday Afternoon Stitches

    Jennivee's Bakery & Cafe$1

  175. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Zoom Book Discussion: Time of the Child

    Eisenhower Public Library DistrictFamily

    Arts & Culture
  176. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Abolition and Carceralities Working Group

    5733 South University Avenue

  177. 1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    2026 Fall Job Club

    Lighthouse Church of ChicagoFree

    Classes & Talks
  178. 1:30 p.m.

    Annie

    Drury Lane Theatre - Oakbrook Terrace$254

    Theater & Dance
  179. 1:30 p.m.3 p.m.

    Social Hour for Adults 50+

    Glen Ellyn Public Library

    Community
  180. 1:45 p.m.

    Balloon Museum - Chicago

    The Fields Studios South — Studios 6 & 7

    Also at 3:30 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  181. 1:50 p.m.

    Pre-K Play! Games & More (Wednesday)

    St. Matthias School$204Family

    Family & Kids
  182. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

  183. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    All The World

    George Van Dusen Theatre At North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

  184. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Bingocize!

    Maywood Public Library District

  185. 2 p.m.

    Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time

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

  186. 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Crochet Along: Noelle Crochet Scarf

    Eisenhower Public Library District

    Classes & Talks
  187. 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Arts & Culture
  188. 2 p.m.3 p.m.

    Holiday Hors d' Oeuvres

    Tinley Park Public Library

  189. 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  190. 2 p.m.

    Meet: Fritz Pollard - The Fredrick Douglass of Football – Make a Team Pennant

    Logan Square Branch, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Classes & Talks
  191. 2 p.m.8 p.m.

  192. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Nonfiction: Creative Writing Workshop

    Malcolm X College Conference room 1103

    Classes & Talks
  193. 2 p.m.

    Teen Wednesday

    Kelly, Chicago Public LibraryFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  194. 2 p.m.

    Total Sports (Wednesday)

    St. Matthias School$204Family

    Family & Kids
  195. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Using Machine-Learning Interatomic Potentials with LAMMPS

    John Crerar Library - Kathleen A. Zar RoomFree

  196. 2:15 p.m.3 p.m.

    Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert

    Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist

    Music
  197. 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    (Gr. K-5th): Frosty Fun!

    Mokena Community Public Library DistrictFamily

    Classes & Talks
  198. 2:45 p.m.4 p.m.

    After School Hangout

    La Grange Public Library

    Community
  199. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Beginner 3D Printing

    Glen Ellyn Public LibraryFamily

    Classes & Talks
  200. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

  201. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Crochet Along: Wheat Stitch Pumpkins

    Eisenhower Public Library DistrictFree

    Classes & Talks
  202. 3 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Community
  203. 3 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Grades 6 - 12: Knit Peace with Kathy (Session 1)

    Mokena Community Public Library DistrictFamily

    Classes & Talks
  204. 3 p.m.6 p.m.

    Festivals & Holidays
  205. 3 p.m.8 p.m.

    Health & Wellness
  206. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Theater & Dance
  207. 3 p.m.7 p.m.

  208. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    What to Keep?

    Berger Park Cultural Center

  209. 3:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Special Kids Day Visit with Santa

    Wilder MansionFreeFamily

    Family & Kids
  210. 4 p.m.

    Tours & Attractions
  211. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Family & Kids
  212. 4 p.m.5:30 p.m.

  213. 4 p.m.8 p.m.

    Food & Drink
  214. 4 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Toddler Yoga & Stretches

    White Oak Library District: Romeoville BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

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