NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
On average, if you shop local, 48% of your dollars stay in the community. Join us this holiday season and commit to spending your dollars where it counts – Lincoln Park!
Pick up your copy of Lincoln Park’s Holiday Passport at participating locations or download a copy at home. Get your passport stamped when you make a purchase at participating locations for your chance to win great Lincoln Park prize packages.


The next step in the public process to designate a new TIF district for the purposes of funding infrastructure projects in the North Branch area is an introduction to the Community Development Commission.

Meeting Information
Tuesday, December 11
1:00 p.m.
121 N. LaSalle
Council Chambers, Second Floor City Hall


New parking meters are coming to Lincoln Park featuring a touch screen. After you park, you’ll enter your information at a nearby pay box:

  • Type in your license plate number
  • Insert a credit card or coins to pay
  • Choose how long you intend to park
  • Opt for paper or text receipt

That's it! The new pay boxes will be in place by mid-year 2019.

HOLIDAY FUN
Family Fun

The date for the Oz Park 2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by the Oz Park Advisory Council and Lincoln Central Association has been changed to Sunday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. in Oz Park (just south of the Tin Man).


November 3 - December 30
Emerald City Theatre at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut

Sunday, December 2
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vanille Patisserie
2108 N. Clark

Saturday, December 8
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
NEWCITY
1457 N. Halsted

Friday, December 14
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Oui Chef Chicago
2622 N. Halsted

Sunday, December 16
11:00 a.m.
Derby Bar & Grill
1224 W. Webster

Sunday, December 16
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Tapster Lincoln Park
1059 W. Wrightwood

Every Sunday starting December 2
3:00 p.m.
Theater on the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore

Stop by and see Santa as he joins Theater on the Lake as their official greeter. Enjoy free hot chocolate before heading to Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo, just one block west. 
Shopping

Meet Jennifer Turney! She’s the Owner of All She Wrote – Chicago’s one-stop shop for unique invitations, stationary and gifts. Situated in the heart of #LincolnPark on historic Armitage Avenue, All She Wrote is a must-visit destination this holiday season.



Join SUURI Design for their 1st Annual Toy Drive benefitting the non-profit Dreams for Kids. Enjoy great music, tasty cocktails and an opportunity to make a child's Christmas even better.

Friday, December 7
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SUURI Design
2042 N. Clark

Enjoy exclusive offers at shops all around Lincoln Park when you use Google Pay to pay with your Android phone at checkout. Plus, stop by the Google Pay food truck and enjoy treats for just a buck. 

Setting up Google Pay is easy. Just download the app from Google Play, add a card, and you’re all set. Then, to pay, just hold your phone near the terminal and wait until you see a check mark.

November 30 - December 2
Food & Drink

Sunday, December 9
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
TeaGschwendner
557 W. Diversey

Sunday, December 16
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N. Halsted
Christmas Eve Dinner

Enjoy a stress-free holiday and reserve a table for your family.

Dinner - 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dinner 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Happy Hour - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner - 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fun for the Grown Up's

Thursday, December 6
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark

Monday, December 10
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Oyster Bah
1962 N. Halsted

Thursday, December 13
4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Stella Barra Pizzeria
1954 N. Halsted

Saturday, December 22
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ranalli's
1925 N. Lincoln
Religious

Sunday, December 9
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
NEWCITY
1457 N. Halsted

Monday, December 24
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
National Shrine of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini
2520 N. Lakeview
SPECIAL EVENTS

Grab some giggle water, test your luck at the tables, and stretch your stilts on the dance floor all night long–or at least until the feds find you.

Thursday, December 6
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark
HOT DEALS
444 W. Fullerton

1/2 Off Select Glasses of Wine
2423 N. Clark

Wednesday Neighborhood Night
2576 N. Lincoln

Pin down your Holiday Fiesta between now and February to get a complimentary sweet treat!
FAMILY FUN

Join Emerald City Theatre for the VIP Opening Celebration! All proceeds from this special performance benefit Emerald City Theatre’s One Fund. 

Friday, December 14
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Victory Gardens Theatre
2433 N. Lincoln

Wednesday, December 26
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon

Thursday, December 27
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon

Sunday, December 30
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon

Children 10 and under eat free from their special kids menu for lunch or dinner Monday - Thursday

enerGEEwhizz, Chicago's ONLY fitness studio just for kids, is offering our "Days off School" Camp for Winter 2018/19 Holiday Break!

Winter Break Camp offers exciting exploration opportunities for animal and nature lovers in grades PreK-4th grade.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

  • Featuring Essential Oils & Wellness from Claudia Braun
  • Skincare Selfcare with Kiehl's Lincoln Park
  • Dry Styling with DreamDry
  • Fitness with Iron & Oar
  • Snacks & Drinks Provided

Tuesday, December 4
6:30 p.m.
Experience Chiropractic
1971 N. Fremont
FOOD & DRINK

Monday, December 3
6:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Geja's Cafe
340 W. Armitage

Every Monday
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Broken Barrel Bar
2548 N. Southport

Tuesday, December 4
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
HopCat - Chicago
2577 N. Clark

Wednesday, December 5
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Vin Chicago
1826 N. Elston

Wednesday, December 5
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Theater on the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore

Every Thursday
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Drawl Southern Cookhouse and Whiskey Room
2423 N. Clark

Enjoy Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites, Cold Brew Martinis and 34 oz. Stella Artois Mugs.

Buckeye fans, make sure to drop by Gaslight on Saturdays to cheer on Ohio State!

Every Friday
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Benchmark
1510 N. Wells
ART & CULTURE
New Shows
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln

Highly Recommended
"a pop-culture, superhero-infused blast" - Chicago Tribune
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted

Highly Recommended
"embraces the comedy that you find in most rambunctious but loving families" - Chicago Tribune
1616 N. Wells

New shows nightly! Check out The Second City Mainstage's brand new 107th Revue!

Thursday, November 6
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gannon Concert Hall
DePaul University School of Music
2330 N. Halsted

From nostalgic to romantic – hilarious to action-packed, ArcLight Cinemas has carefully curated a selection of timeless stories for film lovers to enjoy this season. 

Tuesday, December 4
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster

November 30 - December 2
Zanies Chicago
1548 N. Wells

Thursday, December 6
8:45 - 10:30 p.m.
kibbitznest books, brews & blarney
2212 N. Clybourn

Sunday, December 2
8:00 p.m.
Lincoln Hall
2424 N. Lincoln
HOME

Mention HAPPY HOLIDAYS for a discount on materials purchased through their showroom.


Saturday, December 8
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon