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Hey, it’s Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut and hunter of weird, wonderful ways to play—this time in Chicago, where winter slaps you in the face and then hands you hot chocolate.
If you want instant holiday chaos, head to Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier, running December 5 through January 4. According to Navy Pier, your ticket gets you ice skating on the Verizon/Google Pixel Rink, carnival rides like Cliffhanger and Zero Gravity, bounce houses, and even a ride on the Centennial Wheel, all inside Festival Hall so your eyelashes don’t freeze.
Over by Wrigley Field, Gallagher Way’s Winterland is back with ice skating, holiday movie nights, a tree lighting, and pop-ups around the ballpark, as listed on Gallagher Way’s event calendar. It’s like the Cubs decided, “If we can’t win the pennant, we’ll win Christmas.”
Sports junkies, circle your calendar: DePaul’s Blue Demon Holiday Classic track meet hits Gately Park on Friday, December 12, with field events starting at 3 p.m., according to DePaul University Athletics. It’s indoor track—shot put, long jump, sprints—perfect if you like your athletes fast and your fingers unfrozen. And if you crave big-league action, the Chicago Bulls host the Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center on December 29 at 7 p.m., per the United Center’s event listing. That’s your chance to scream yourself hoarse and pay too much for nachos, which is my love language.
For pure Chicago weird, hit The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench at 5153 N Ashland. Third Coast Review notes they’re cramming 30 super-short plays into 60 minutes every weekend—no two shows are the same, so it’s like live-action TikTok with more existential dread.
Art nerds and toy freaks: swing through Rotofugi, the designer toy and art gallery hybrid highlighted by Third Coast Review, or All Star Press, which is currently featuring the “ParkLife” print show by Blake Jones and friends. These spots are where locals snag wall candy long before it blows up on Instagram.
If your vibe is “shop, drink, repeat,” check out Sauced: The Night Market at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel on Michigan Avenue, with DJs, indie vendors, and a party atmosphere, per Third Coast Review. Handmade Market at the Empty Bottle mixes local makers with a classic Chicago dive bar, so you can buy earrings and a beer from a sticky floor institution in one go.
Need green without frostbite? The Garfield Park Conservatory and Lincoln Park Conservatory are both open by reservation, as Third Coast Review points out. Wander lush tropical rooms while the wind outside tries to kill you—elite-level life hack.
Nighttime adventure play: ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo delivers millions of lights and synchronized displays, while Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic adds rides and immersive light tunnels; both are highlighted in Third Coast Review’s holiday roundup. Sonny Acres Farm’s Big & Bright Trail of Lights in West Chicago offers a massive walk-through light show with music, according to Sonny Acres Farm—perfect for date night or competitive “who takes longer to get the perfect photo” battles.
Music lovers, keep an eye on Schubas and Lincoln Hall: Third Coast Review’s listings show stacked December lineups plus Schubas’ Winter Market on December 14, mixing live music energy with local vendors. These venues are Chicago’s sweet spot between “intimate show” and “I just discovered my new favorite band.”
Finally, for pure cultural Chicago, hit the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza or Wrigleyville for glühwein, bratwurst, and hand-carved ornaments—Third Coast Review calls it a true city tradition. Then warm up with a comedy show at The Annoyance Theatre, where offbeat holiday shows like “Miracle at Century High School” make you feel like you’ve stumbled into an inside joke the whole city’s in on.
That’s your Chicago playbook: skate, scream, shop, sip, repeat.
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