Great Things to Do In and Around Chicagoland

**Weekend Events in Chicago and Suburbs: December 13-15**

Happy Friday, everyone! Get ready for a weekend packed with diverse activities across Chicago and its suburbs. From cultural festivals to exciting outdoor events, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the exciting events happening this weekend!

**City Events**

1. **Sauced Night Market**
   - **Dates:   December 13 & 14
   - **Times:   5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
   - **Location:   The Loop, Chicago Athletic Association (12 S Michigan Ave)
   - This holiday market will feature dozens of art, food, cocktails, and retail vendors. RSVP to attend for free. Open to all ages!

2. **Holiday Drone Show**
   - **Date:   December 13
   - **Time:   9:00 PM
   - **Location:   Streeterville, Navy Pier South Dock (600 E Grand Ave)
   - Stop by Navy Pier for a holiday-themed drone show. For best viewing, head over to the South Dock, just west of the Wave Wall!

3. **Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along**
   - **Date:   December 13
   - **Time:   6:00 PM
   - **Location:   Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (201 E Randolph St)
   - Join the Leo High School choir in celebrating Chicago's diverse holiday traditions. Click the link above to view the songbook!

4. **PAWS Chicago Adopt-a-Thon**
   - **Dates:   December 13 - 21
   - **Times:   Times Vary
   - **Location:   Lincoln Park, PAWS Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center (1997 N Clybourn Ave)
   - For this holiday season, the city's largest no-kill animal shelter will extend their hours in attempts to match 200 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens with loving homes!

5. **Holiday Zoo Lights**
   - **Dates:   Thru 1/5/2025
   - **Time:   4:30-9/10 PM
   - **Location:   Lincoln Park Zoo
   - Celebrate 30 years of Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo with more than 3 million lights, including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive seasonal experiences.

6. **Kids Hot Coco with Claus**
   - **Date:   December 15
   - **Times:   11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
   - **Location:   Fulton Market District, Time Out Market (916 W Fulton Market)
   - Join in for this family-friendly, festive event! Meet Santa and customize a delectable hot chocolate from JoJo's Shakebar!

**Suburb Events**

1. **Shine: A Chanukah Celebration**
   - **Date:   December 15
   - **Time:   3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
   - **Location:   Northbrook, Northbrook Leisure Center (3323 Walters Ave)
   - Join this community Chanukah Celebration with music, cookie decorating, and crafts. All are welcome to come learn & enjoy!

2. **Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl**
   - **Date:   December 14
   - **Time:  12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
   - **Location:   Huntley, Huntley Town Square (11704 Coral St)
   - Enjoy the views of the custom-carved holiday animation themed sculptures. Hot cocoa and s'mores will be available for purchase!

3. **Victorian Cottage Christmas Tours**
   - **Dates:   December 13 - 22
   - **Time:   1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
   - **Location:   Lombard, Lombard Historical Society (23 W Maple St)
   - Step back in time by attending one of these 45-minute guided tours of a beautifully decorated Victorian-era cottage.

4. **Winter Farmers Market Pop-Up**
   - **Date:   December 14
   - **Time:   9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
   - **Location:   Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Historical Museum (110 W Fremont St)
   - Support local vendors and stock up on your favorite products, produce, and gifts in this one-day-only winter event!

5. **Skate with Santa**
   - **Date:   December 14
   - **Time:   2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
   - **Location:   Skokie, Skatium Ice Arena (9340 Weber Park Pl)
   - Gather the young people in your life to hit the indoor skating rink alongside Santa Claus!

6. **Hootin' and Hot Chocolate**
   - **Date:   December 13
   - **Time:   6:30 PM
   - **Location:   Lemont, The Forge Lemont Quarries (15185 Main St)
   - A guided night hike with hot chocolate in search of owls!

Enjoy your weekend exploring these amazing events in Chicago and The Suburbs!