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Location: 
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, United States
See map: Google Maps

Lightscape 2025 at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/09/2025
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Time: 
timed entry tickets from 4:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: 
Gallagher Way, N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
See map: Google Maps

Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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See Info

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States
See map: Google Maps

The Great Ornament Hunt - Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: 
Jack Frost Christmas Pop Up Fulton Market, North Green Street, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Jack Frost Christmas Pop-Up

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
Times Vary - See Website

Location: 
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Golf Road, Riverside, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Holiday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/11/2025
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Time: 
3 - 9 pm

Location: 
Philips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive [Enter on Smith Blvd. at Fifth Ave.]
See map: Google Maps

The Aurora Festival of Lights

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
5 pm - 9 pm

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Santa Hustle 2025 VIRTUAL

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
All day.

Location: 
Navy Pier, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest Returns! 2025

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
varies, see website BUT opens at 10 am every day

Location: 
Lincoln Center, Downers Grove Park District, Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Downers Grove Whoville Holiday Bash

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
9 am - 12 pm

Organization:

East Troy Railroad Museum

Location:

2002 Church St
East Troy, WI, 53120
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

262-642-3263

Daytime Christmas Trains at the East Troy Railroad Museum

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/13/2025
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Time: 
9a | 10:30a | Noon | 1:30p | 3p* ​*No 3pm train on Saturday, December 6thd.

Location: 
Westmont, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

2025 Westmont Frosty & Friends Parade

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
5 pm

Location: 
Fox River Trolley Museum, 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177, United States
See map: Google Maps

Santa’s Trolley Express at Fox River Trolley Museum (Tickets Going Fast)

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/12/2025
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Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

East Troy Railroad Museum

Location:

2002 Church St
East Troy, WI, 53120
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

262-642-3263

Santa's Special Evening Christmas Trains at the East Troy Railroad Museum

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/12/2025
12/13/2025
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Time: 
5 pm

Location: 
Cosley Zoo, North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, USA
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Festival of Lights & Tree Sale at Cosley Zoo 2025

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
9 am - 9 pm

Location: 
Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, United States
See map: Google Maps

Photos with Santa at Oakbrook Center

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Museum of Science Industry Chicago

Location:

5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, 60637
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

773-684-1414

Marvel's Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition at Museum of Science Industry Chicago

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/13/2025
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Time: 
during museum hours

Location: 
Cosley Zoo, North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Santa’s Craft Corner at Cosley Zoo 2025

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/13/2025
Time: 
10 am - 2 pm

Location: 
Faith United Presbyterian Church, 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Journey to Bethlehem - Faith United Church of Tinley Park

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
5:00 to 7:30

Organization:

Museum of Science Industry Chicago

Location:

5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, 60637
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

773-684-1414

U-505 Submarine Tour at Museum of Science Industry Chicago

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/13/2025
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Time: 
during museum hours

Location: 
Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL 60180, United States
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Happy Holiday Railway at the Illinois Railway Museum 2025

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/13/2025
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Time: 
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. Plan to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before your scheduled trip.

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

Mighty Tykes Soccer

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/10/2025
12/13/2025
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Time: 
Varies

Location: 
Village of Bartlett, 228 South Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103, United States
See map: Google Maps

Holiday Tree Lighting - Village of Bartlett

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

Youth Rec Soccer

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/08/2025
12/10/2025
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Time: 
Varies by age

Location: 
Morton Arboretum, Illinois 53, Lisle, IL, USA
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Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/09/2025
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Time: 
Timed Tickets Available 4:30 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
See map: Google Maps

ZooLights 2025 at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Time: 
4:30 - 9 pm

Location: 
Wilder Mansion, 211 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, United States
See map: Google Maps

Santa's Workshop at Wilder Mansion

Dates: 
12/06/2025
Time: 
Noon - 3 pm

Location: 
Schaumburg Regional Airport, West Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Santa’s Flight to Schaumburg

Dates: 
12/07/2025
Time: 
9 - 11 am and 1 - 3 pm

Location: 
2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
See map: Google Maps

The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dates: 
12/07/2025
Time: 
multiple shows beginning at 3:30 pm

Location: 
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, 7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, United States
See map: Google Maps

Breakfast with Santa at Timber Ridge

Dates: 
12/07/2025
12/14/2025
12/21/2025
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Time: 
8am -11:30am

Location: 
Centennial Ice Arena, Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

North Shore Winter Classic Skating Competition

Dates: 
12/07/2025
Time: 
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: 
Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, South Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Christmas in the Valley at Heritage Farm at Spring Valley

Dates: 
12/07/2025
Time: 
12 - 4 pm

Organization:

Field Museum

Location:

1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, 60605
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

312-922-9410

Free Wednesdays At the Field Museum

Dates: 
12/10/2025
12/17/2025
01/07/2026
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Time: 
9AM - 5PM

Location: 
Zoom webinar (online)
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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Supporting Parents of Special Needs Children

Dates: 
12/10/2025
Time: 
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST

Location: 
Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Santa's Workshop

Dates: 
12/11/2025
Time: 
6 - 8 pm

Organization:

Puddletown Chess

Location:

10940 SW BARNES RD #247
Portland, OR, 97225
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

503-419-7097

Puddletown Chess - Casual Chess Nights, December 2025

Dates: 
12/11/2025
12/18/2025
Time: 
6:30 - 8:00 PM PT

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

Friday Night Playroom

Dates: 
12/12/2025
12/19/2025
12/26/2025
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Time: 
6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: 
Coyote Crossing Mini Golf, 27W650 North Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60185, United States
See map: Google Maps

Grinchmas at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf

Dates: 
12/12/2025
Time: 
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: 
Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Breakfast with Santa

Dates: 
12/13/2025
Time: 
9:30 - 11:30 am

Location: 
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
See map: Google Maps

Family Days at the MCA: December

Dates: 
12/13/2025
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Bartlett Public Library District, 800 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Cocoa Crawl - Merry & Bright 2025! -Village of Bartlett

Dates: 
12/13/2025
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Winter Solstice Lantern Walk - Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
12/13/2025
Time: 
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Organization:

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

Location:

2430 N. Cannon Dr
Chicago, IL, 60614
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

773-755-5100

Family Storybook Yoga at the Nature Museum

Dates: 
12/14/2025
Time: 
9 am - 10 am

Location: 
Main Street Mercantile, 62 N Main St, Fairport, NY 14450, United States
See map: Google Maps

Visit with Santa

Dates: 
12/14/2025
Time: 
1PM - 3PM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

1-1 Online/Remote Violin Lesson 60-minute for $45 AND Violin E-Masterclass Session for $25 per student ($ in USD)

Dates: 
12/17/2025
12/18/2025
12/24/2025
Time: 
230-7 pm Eastern Time

Location: 
North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 West Cermak Road, North Riverside, IL 60546, United States
See map: Google Maps

Join the Mall Walker Club at North Riverside Park Mall

Dates: 
12/18/2025
12/19/2025
12/20/2025
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Time: 
Monday – Saturday 9AM – 8PM; Sundays 10AM – 6PM

Location:

River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL, 60611
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(312) 321-1241

Premier Plus Architectural Lunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Dates: 
12/19/2025
Time: 
11 am

Location: 
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Golf Road, Riverside, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Dinner With Santa at the Brookfield Zoo

Dates: 
12/19/2025
12/20/2025
12/21/2025
Time: 
Seatings are available at 5:30 on December 19 and at both 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on December 20-21.

Location: 
Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Pizza & PJ's with Santa

Dates: 
12/19/2025
Time: 
6 - 8 pm

Location: 
ADB, 55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

2025 Westmont Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph

Dates: 
12/20/2025
Time: 
9 - 11 am

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Bird Count and Bingo at Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
12/20/2025
Time: 
10 - 11 am

Location: 
Mary E. Kies Recreation Center, East Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Candy Cane Hunt at Kies Recreation Center

Dates: 
12/20/2025
Time: 
10-11am and 11:30am-12:30pm

Location: 
Westmont Train Station, West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

2025 Santa’s Train Ride at Westmont Train Station (register by Dec 1 to ensure your spot)

Dates: 
12/21/2025
Time: 
9 am and 1 pm

Organization:

Puddletown Chess

Location:

10940 SW BARNES RD #247
Portland, OR, 97225
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

503-419-7097

Puddletown Chess - December Seminar

Dates: 
12/21/2025
Time: 
7:00 - 8:00 PM PST

Location: 
Milwaukee Yard Indoor Sports Complex, 7727 S Longwater Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154, United States
See map: Google Maps

School Days Out

Dates: 
12/22/2025
12/24/2025
12/26/2025
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Time: 
6:30am-6:00pm

Organization:

Field Museum

Location:

1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL, 60605
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

312-922-9410

Field Favorites in ASL At the Field Museum

Dates: 
12/27/2025
Time: 
1 - 1:45 pm

Location: 
2400 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
See map: Google Maps

New Year’s Eve at ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dates: 
12/31/2025
Time: 
4:30 - 9 pm

Location: 
Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center, Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Downers Grove New Year's Eve Countdown to Noon

Dates: 
12/31/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Location: 
314 S Clay Ave, Kirkwood, St. Louis, MO 63122, United States
See map: Google Maps

ComedySportz Match

Dates: 
12/31/2025
Time: 
6:00 PM

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in January

Dates: 
01/02/2026
12/04/2026
01/07/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
The Water Works Indoor Water Park, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Flick & Float: Finding Nemo

Dates: 
01/02/2026
Time: 
6 - 8 pm

Location: 
Mary E. Kies Recreation Center, East Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

New Years Dance Party at Kies Recreation Center

Dates: 
01/02/2026
Time: 
11 am - 1 pm

Organization:

Puddletown Chess

Location:

10940 SW BARNES RD #247
Portland, OR, 97225
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

503-419-7097

Puddletown Chess - Casual Chess Nights, January 2026

Dates: 
01/08/2026
01/15/2026
01/22/2026
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Time: 
6:30 - 8:00 PM PT

Location: 
Rosewood Beach, Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Stargazing and S'mores at Rosewood Beach

Dates: 
01/09/2026
Time: 
6 - 7 pm

Location: 
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
See map: Google Maps

Family Days at the MCA: January

Dates: 
01/10/2026
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Heller Hygge Winter PlayDate

Dates: 
01/11/2026
Time: 
11 am - 1 pm

Location: 
Desert Foothills Land Trust, Sidewinder Rd, Carefree, AZ, USA
See map: Google Maps

Sonoran Speaker Series: Incredible Bats

Dates: 
01/13/2026
Time: 
6pm

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Spectacular Snowflakes at Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
01/14/2026
Time: 
10 - 11 am

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Hibernation Huddle with Stuffed Friends at Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
01/17/2026
Time: 
5:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: 
Rosewood Beach, Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Owl Moon Owl Prowl at Rosewood Beach

Dates: 
01/23/2026
Time: 
6 - 7:30 pm

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Eagle Watch Winter Trip with Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
01/24/2026
Time: 
7 am - 6 pm

Location: 
Community Recreation Center, North Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Family Game Night at the Schaumburg Community Recreation Center

Dates: 
01/30/2026
Time: 
6 - 8 pm

Organization:

Puddletown Chess

Location:

10940 SW BARNES RD #247
Portland, OR, 97225
United States
See map: Google Maps

Phone:

503-419-7097

Puddletown Chess - Casual Chess Nights, February 2026

Dates: 
02/05/2026
02/12/2026
02/19/2026
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Time: 
6:30 - 8:00 PM PT

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in February

Dates: 
02/06/2026
02/05/2027
02/04/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Heller Nature Center, Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Sights & Sounds of Winter at Heller Nature Center

Dates: 
02/11/2026
Time: 
10 - 11 am

Location: 
United Center 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
See map: Google Maps

Disney On Ice presents Jump In!

Dates: 
02/12/2026
02/13/2026
02/14/2026
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Time: 
See website for details.

Location: 
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
See map: Google Maps

Family Days at the MCA: February

Dates: 
02/14/2026
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in March

Dates: 
03/06/2026
03/05/2027
03/03/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
See map: Google Maps

Family Days at the MCA: March

Dates: 
03/14/2026
Time: 
11 am - 3 pm

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in April

Dates: 
04/03/2026
04/02/2027
04/07/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Berens Park, North Oaklawn Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

Egg Hunt at Berens Park

Dates: 
04/04/2026
Time: 
9 - 11:30 am; several time slots available

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in May

Dates: 
05/01/2026
05/07/2027
05/05/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in June

Dates: 
05/01/2026
06/05/2026
05/07/2027
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Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in July

Dates: 
05/01/2026
06/05/2026
07/03/2026
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Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in August

Dates: 
08/07/2026
08/06/2027
08/04/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Falling Creek Camp, 816 Falling Creek Camp Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790, United States
See map: Google Maps

Father/Son Weekend 4 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
08/21/2026
08/22/2026
08/23/2026
Time: 
5:00PM

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in September

Dates: 
09/04/2026
09/03/2027
09/01/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Letterpress PLAY, 2002 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
See map: Google Maps

Travis Heights Art Trail 2025

Dates: 
10/01/2026
10/02/2026
Time: 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in October

Dates: 
10/02/2026
10/01/2027
10/06/2028
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

Location: 
Wicker Park-Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
See map: Google Maps

WPB First Friday in December

Dates: 
12/04/2026
12/03/2027
Time: 
6 pm - 8 pm

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