Things to Do in Chicago at Christmas with Kids

Why we featured this post

Chicago goes all out for the holidays, and this guide packs a festive 24 hours with kids into one easy plan. It covers skating at Millennium Park (free on weekdays, with reservations required), the Christkindlmarket, a hot chocolate flight and the Harry Potter store, plus 2026 dates for Navy Pier's Winter WonderFest and ZooLights. A real trip budget and family hotel tips make it easy to plan. Worth featuring now, while families book December trips.

Things to do

• Ice skate at Millennium Park
• Browse the Christkindlmarket (bring cash)
• Try a hot chocolate flight at JoJo's Shake Bar
• See ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
• Visit Macy's Walnut Room on State Street

Based on A Mom Explores's post. Read it for the full details.