This post is dedicated to all of my planners out there, if you are a procrastinator, keep scrolling. To my ahead-of-the-schedule folks, here is a post for you with all the deadlines for Chicago holiday tickets coming out soon. We know many holiday events sell out quickly. I also added a list below of what usually sells out, but no information has been released yet! I hope it’s helpful. Feel free to share it and add it to your group chat to get those holiday plans booked!

Holiday events with booking Links and when tickets go live

1. Walnut Room at Macy’s (Nov 2 – Jan 12) – tickets are available now on their website, but December is sold out already! Reservations are still available on weekdays in early November and January.
2. Holiday Afternoon Tea Service at the Drake’s Palm Court (Nov 7 – Jan 5) – reservations are available. They also have a special tea service on the day of the Magnificent Mile Light Festival Parade, but only at earlier times. The parade starts at 5:30.
3. Zoolights at Lincoln Park Zoo (Nov 15 – Jan 5) – tickets are on sale now. Holidaze tickets are discounted until October 28!
4. Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Nov 15 – Jan 5) – available now on their website.
5. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum (Nov 16 – Jan 4) – member tickets are available now and tickets for the general public will be on sale on Oct 15.
6. MSI Christmas Around the World (Nov 16 – Jan 6) – included in the Museum Entry – tickets are available now.
7. A Christmas Carol at Goodman Theatre (Nov 16 – Dec 30) – tickets are available.
8. Illuminate 900: Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting (Nov 21) – available now here
9. Culture and Cheer Tours at the Christkindlmarket Chicago (Nov 22 – Dec 23) – available now.
10. Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo (Nov 22 – Dec 31) – tickets are available now. 21-and-over Sip & Stroll – tickets coming soon. They also have a Holly Jolly Gingerbread Party on Dec 7, tickets are coming soon. 
11. Brunch with Santa at Harry Caray’s at Navy Pier (Nov 24) – Reserve a table here
12. Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time at Allstate Arena (Nov 27) – Tickets are available now.
13. Sound of Music Singalong at Music Box Theatre (Nov 29 – Dec 5) – Tickets are available now!
14. Breakfast with Santa at Drury Lane (Nov 29 – Dec 21) – Reserve a table here. They also have Breakfast with Carolers, Brunch with Santa, Brunch with the Carolers, Christmas Day Brunch, Dinner with Santa, and a Holiday Afternoon Tea!
15. Lambs Farm Breakfast with Santa – December 7, 8, 14 & 15. Make your reservations by calling the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery at 847.362.5050.
16. The Nutcracker by Joffrey. (Dec 6-28) Available now.
17. Brunch with Santa and Ms. Claus at Carnivale (Dec 8, 15, 22) Reserve a table now.
18. The Hip Hop Nutcracker at CIBC Theatre (Dec 10-15) – on sale now!
19. Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Elf in Concert (Dec 13-15) – Tickets are available now.
20. Rudolph Runs Wild at Second City (Dec 14, 21, 28) – Tickets are available now.

Tickets on Sale soon

15. Jack Frost – coming Nov 2024
16. The Children’s Lantern Parade at the Christkindlmarket Aurora (Dec 6) – tickets coming soon.

Holiday events with no information yet