Christmas Events 2024 Chicago. Shining bright for 32 magnificent years, the wintrust magnificent mile lights festival® returns to downtown chicago on saturday, november 23, 2024 to kick off the holiday. Located on the 7th floor of macy’s state street (formerly marshall fields), the walnut room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store.

We’ve rounded up some joyous shows you’ve got to see while they’re in town. Spot the chicago holiday train.