As we continue the countdown to Christmas, let’s continue spreading the holiday cheer! Looking for some things to do this weekend? Look no further.

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Ugly Dog Sweater Party at Cody’s Public House

Celebrate the festive season with your canine companion at Cody’s Public House. This Lakeview establishment has partnered with Second City Canine Rescue to organize a series of charity events throughout December. Join us on Thursday, December 14, and bring your four-legged friend for a special photo session with Santa, along with a Tito’s ornament making station. On Saturday, December 16, Cody’s is hosting an Ugly Dog Sweater Party, featuring prizes for the best-dressed humans and dogs. Enjoy a complimentary Tito’s custom dog tag station and a pup cup station. Additionally, $1 from every cocktail sold on the Santa-Paws Sippers menu will be donated to Second City Canine Rescue.

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Sparkle Light Festival

Experience the Sparkle Light Festival at Rosemont’s Impact Field, the home of the Chicago Dogs. This festive event will illuminate the venue with millions of holiday lights, creating a magical atmosphere alongside winter attractions such as train rides, a two-story ice slide, and ice skating. Explore five themed “villages” of lights and discover a dedicated kids zone offering interactive activities for the little ones. For those seeking an elevated experience, consider the fest’s Rivers Stadium Club Tickets priced at $70, granting access to a premium buffet, drinks, and unlimited tubing rides on the Alpine Slide for older attendees.

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Light of Christmas Drive Thru

Enjoy the brilliance of Christmas lights from the comfort of your car at this pandemic-era innovation. Visitors can drive through a dazzling tunnel adorned with over one million LED lights, perfectly synchronized with festive music. The enchanting show is hosted at Guaranteed Rate Field in Bridgeport, the home of the Chicago White Sox.

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Frosty’s Christmas Bar

Frosty’s Christmas Bar, located near Goose Island, offers three levels of holiday revelry, featuring four bars, two dance floors, life-size toy soldiers, and an engaging themed soundtrack that keeps the lively atmosphere going well into the midnight hours every day of the week. Embrace the festive spirit by donning your favorite holiday attire, and indulge in a glass of something spirited and marshmallow-topped while savoring Christmas cookies amidst the twinkling lights, tinsel, and extravagant decorations.


Enjoy Chicago!!