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Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Maritime Museum

1200 West 35th Street, Ste 0E-5010, Chicago, IL 60609

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Welcome to the Chicago Maritime Museum and our developing story of Chicago’s maritime traditions and impact. Join us at our new location on the shores of Bubbly Creek at the Bridgeport Art Center.

Our mission is to foster learning about the impact of the region’s waterways on Chicago’s evolution.

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Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 15 – Jan 05 @ 4:30PM

Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.

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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Lights at The Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry •  Nov 16 – Jan 06

Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.

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City of Chicago Christmas Tree

Nov 22 – Jan 08 @ 5PM

Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree, presented by Powering Chicago.

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