Holiday Happenings
Events, markets, parties, holiday concerts, sales, and a chance to meet Santa himself… there’s so much happening in Highland Park this holiday season! Find ways to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, the Winter Solstice, and New Year’s without needing to leave town.
Summer Classics Home - Double the Holiday Sales
1850 Second St., Ste. 162 | 847.926.3069
DEC. 5 - DEC. 16 & DEC. 7 - DEC. 19
Get 25% off of Summer Classics Home and Gabby products from December 5 through December 16. A new category will be added each day to maximize savings and holiday cheer.
Plus take 50% off of all holiday decor from December 7 through December 19!
Lynfred Winery - Twelve Days of Deals
1823 St. Johns Ave. | 847.780.3853
DEC. 12 - DEC. 24
Lynfred Winery is offering you 10% off of select items each day December 12 through December 23. We'll cheers to that!
ENAZ - East End Holiday Market
444 Central Ave. | 847.433.6466
DEC. 14 & DEC. 15 | 11 AM - 5 PM (6 PM - 8 PM Afterparty)
Make the holidays merrier with the first ever holiday market at ENAZ! Shop local vendors and artists offering various services and gift ideas. Enjoy beverages and lite bites while shopping holiday gifts and pampering yourself with self-care treatments. Shop for jewelry, clothes, accessories, and personalized gifts all under one roof!
Madame ZuZu’s - Polaroids with Santa
1876 First St. | 847.926.7359
DEC. 14 & DEC. 15 | 12 PM - 3 PM
Come to Madame ZuZu to take your holiday Polaroids with Santa! Take part in fun Christmas activities, enjoy toasty hot cocoa, and find lots of great shopping! Madame ZuZu’s can't wait to celebrate the holidays with you and make memories together.
While the event itself is free, please note that a Polaroid must be purchased at the event for a photo opportunity with Santa.
Ravinia Farmers Market - Winter Market
Wayfarer Theaters - 1850 Second St. | 847.579.9080
DEC. 14 & DEC. 15, DEC. 21 & DEC. 22 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Ravinia Farmers Market, in partnership with Wayfarer Theaters, invites the community to its first-ever indoor Winter Market, a weekly celebration of fresh local foods and artisan products in the lobby of Wayfarer Theaters in downtown Highland Park. This family-friendly event offers a welcoming space to connect with local vendors, shop quality foods, enjoy a matinee movie and celebrate the vibrant downtown Highland Park district.
Guys & Co. - Holiday Shopping Event & December Promos
1438 Old Skokie Rd. | 847.940.4897
DEC. 15 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Shop Guys & Co. through December 31 for a number of holiday promotions including:
Purchase a boys or mens suit and dress shirt for $250 and get $50 off
Get a free leather wallet (while supplies last) when you purchase a $100 gift card
PLUS find even more special promotions and a gift with purchase during the Holiday Shopping Event on December 15!
Trinity Episcopal Church - Advent Lessons & Carols
455 Laurel Ave. | 847.432.6653
DEC. 15 | 3 PM - 4 PM | FREE
Enjoy the music of Bach and Britten, listen to readings and sing holiday carols, all in a meditative setting. You're invited to Advent Lessons and Carols on December 15, 3 PM, at Trinity Episcopal Church. Light refreshments will be served after the one-hour service. Admission is free with an optional donation.
Kaleidoscope heART Market - Holiday Artist Evening
599 Central Ave. | 847.521.6782
DEC. 15 | 4 PM - 6 PM
Head to Kaleidoscope heART Market on December 15 for an evening with market artists! Think of this as an indoor art fair fit for the holidays. Meet the artists of your favorite pieces while shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts, art, and decor.
Secret World Books - Paper Quilling Workshop
1774 Second St. | 847.469.4875
DEC. 15 | 4:30 PM - 6 PM | $30
Secret World Books will host a beginner-friendly workshop on December 15. This workshop will teach you the basics of rolling, coiling, and shaping strips of paper so that you can create a colorful, quilled masterpiece to take home.
You'll learn easy-to-follow techniques in a supportive environment. Whether you choose to create holiday creations, fanciful flowers, abstract geometric patterns, or swirling designs, you'll have everything you need to bring your vision to life. Even newbies can create eye-catching images!
Kim Moldofsky, creative catalyst of Scrappy Affirmations, will provide instruction as well as all supplies. Scrappy Affirmations provides soul-enriching workshops, transformational coaching, heartfelt ceremonies, and other services to help people navigate life's challenges.
Soulshine Boutique & Healing Sanctuary - Full Moon Gathering
459 Central Ave., 2nd Floor | 224.805.1390
DEC. 15 | 7 PM - 8 PM | $25
Join Soulshine Boutique & Healing Sanctuary for the final Full Moon Gathering of the year on December 15. Learn about Indigenous and shamanic traditions, then take part in smudging, meditation, and moon-specific rituals.
Highland Park Public Library - Theatrical Reading:
Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
494 Laurel Ave. | 847.432.0216
DEC. 16 | 7 PM
Get in the spirit of the holiday season when Truman Capote’s holiday classic A Christmas Memory comes to the Library on December 16! Equity actors from the Shakespeare Project of Chicago present a theatrical reading of Capote's classic and beloved boyhood Christmas memoir. Presented with permission of the Truman Capote Literary Trust.
Kaleidoscope heART Market - Nutcracker Workshop
599 Central Ave. | 847.521.6782
DEC. 18 | 5:30 PM - 7 PM | $35
Join Kaleidoscope heART Market on December 18 for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll design and create your own nutcracker, complete with bling and fur! This workshop is perfect for all ages, from 5 years old to 95 years old (5 years to 12 years should be accompanied by a parent or guardian) This festive activity is a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor. Spots are limited, so sign up today!
Secret World Books - Winter Solstice Event
1774 Second St. | 847.469.4875
DEC. 18 | 7 PM - 9 PM | $25-$35
The Winter Solstice is a time to celebrate the return of light in dark times. Celebrate the sun’s return with Secret World Books at their first ever Winter Solstice event on December 18. Bring a poem, brief reading, song, or thoughts on the theme of being present to share. Snacks for sharing are welcome, too! Contact TheMakerMom@hotmail.com with any questions about this solstice event.
Bubbles Academy - Hanukkah Playdate Party
1736 First St., Ste. 102B | 312.874.684
DEC. 21 | 10 AM - 12 PM | $30
Bubbles Academy has a festive morning of Hanukkah fun planned for your little one on December 21! Get creative with Miss Melissa and decorating Hanukkah houses to celebrate the Festival of Lights. Light snacks are provided, and kids can enjoy open play time while parents and caregivers connect.
Park District of Highland Park - Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Heller Nature Center - 2821 Ridge Rd. | 847.831.3810
DEC. 21 | 3 PM - 5 PM | $13
Celebrate the shortest day of the year by traversing the snowy trails of the Heller Nature Center with nature lanterns! Share poems and songs from diverse winter traditions from around the world as you proceed along the trail—if you have a favorite from your family traditions, you are welcome to bring and share it. After the walk, return to the Nature Center for a much needed warm beverage.
Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar - New Year’s Eve Party
1879 Second St. | 847.432.3338
DEC. 31 | 11 AM - 1 PM & 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | $20 Kids/$40 Adults
Michael’s is throwing two NYE parties this year; a lunch and and evening party! These events are the perfect family-friendly way to welcome 2025 together! Hosted by the incomparable Magic By Randy, tickets include a magic show and balloon animals for kids, a balloon drop countdown, and an all-you-can-eat buffet that features all of your Michael's favorites:
Hot dogs
Jumbo char dogs
Burgers
Teriyaki chicken sandwiches
Chicken tenders
Caesar and garden salads
And of course, Michaels’ famous cheese fries!
A champagne/sparkling cider toast, kiddie cocktails, soda, and orange juice are included. Help create a memorable moment with your family with a 'New Year's Eve' countdown and Balloon Drop at 12 PM and 5:30 PM respectively. Join Michael’s in bidding farewell to 2025 and embracing the promise of a fresh start!
Orange Theory Fitness - December Promotions
1835 Second St. | 847.631.1122
THROUGH DEC. 31
Orange Theory has great promotions through December 31!
Pack renewal promotion: buy 10 classes, get two free; buy 20 classes get four free; buy 30 classes, get six free
Non-members like teens or students home from college can get a one-month unlimited pass for just $129
Psychic Chakra Studio - Holiday Promotions
474 Central Ave. | 847.774.3060
THROUGH JAN. 1
Leave negative energy in 2024 and learn what the universe has in store for you in 2025 with Psychic Chakra Studio. Through January 1, take advantage of the following holiday promotions:
Healing Reiki session for just $75 (regular $145)
Chakra balancing starting at $95 (regular $275)
Tarot card readings for $45 (regular $75)
Studio SPIN - New Year’s Day Workout
332 Skokie Valley Rd., Ste. 103 | 888.292.5355
JAN. 1 | 9 AM, 9:15 AM, 11 AM
Kick off your 2025 fitness resolution with a 75 minute New Year’s Day workout at Studio SPIN. Choose from Spin at 9 AM, Grind at 9:15 AM, or Spin/Yoga at 11 AM. Email info@studiospin.com to register.
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