December Festivals

December

December 3: Santa Hustle 5K

Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive Race starts: 9 a.m. Kid’s Dash start: 8:30 a.m. This event is made for Christmas lovers. Dress up as Santa in your favorite holiday gear and run the 5K! Celebrate with holiday music, candy and cookies after the race. Register at https://santahustle.com/ chicago/register. Registration fee of up to $55 prior to race day.

December 10-11: Holiday Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 E. River Rd., Rosemont Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Look out Chicago, because the Toy and Game fair is finally back in person, and has a brand new look, just in time for the fair’s 20th anniversary! Visit the new venue to experience North America's largest toy & game fair as it opens to the public once more with experiential and immersive events, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages, even featuring a beer and board game garden for the adults. Visit www.chitag.com/2022-fair for more information and tickets.

December 17 -18: Renegade Craft Fair

Morgan Manufacturing, 401 North Morgan. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Shop for accessories, apparel, jewelry, kids' items and more, some BIPOCmade, from hundreds of local and national small businesses, discover rarities and remixes from local DJs, eat from exceptional food trucks and end the day with a cocktail. Free admission.

December 17 - 18: Randolph Street Holiday Market

1341 W. Randolph St. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. More than 100 vendors sell vintage and modern housewares, fashion for all, hostess gifts, food and adult beverages in what Travel & Leisure and Architectural Digest have named a top U.S. market Tickets $10+ at eventbrite.com.