Things to do in Chicago in January 2027

For 12 days in January the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival puts more than 100 events in more than 25 venues around the city, and most of the shows are for adults.

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Starting in January

Jan20🎨 Arts & Culture

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival

Wednesday, Jan 20 to Sunday, Jan 31 Venues across Chicago (festival office at the Fine Arts Building), Chicago

Ticketed

Nov20🎆 Holidays & Parades

Running through Jan 3

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo

Friday, Nov 20 to Sunday, Jan 3 Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

Ticketed

Nov21🎆 Holidays & Parades

Running through Jan 3

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo

Saturday, Nov 21 to Sunday, Jan 3 Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield

$30

Nov27🧸 Family & Kids

Running through Jan 3

Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier

Friday, Nov 27 to Sunday, Jan 3 Festival Hall, Navy Pier, Chicago

$27

5 more run every week in Chicago year round, including Green City Market and Randolph Street Market. See the full calendar.

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