Only a few more days to get your Christmas on! Have you made it to everything on your list yet?
Here are a few things you can still do to get into the Christmas spirit before the 25th rolls around. Consider this your last-minute Christmas guide by yours truly.
Visit the Chillest Holiday Bars in the City
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See the list now!
Take a Scenic Helicopter Ride with Santa
See the deets here.
Grab Some Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
All under $100!
Eat at Some of Chicago’s Best Restaurants on Christmas Night
You know you don’t wanna cook on Christmas.
Check Out Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden
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All aboard!
Go on a Holiday Date
What’s Christmas without a little romance?
Have Breakfast With Santa at The Shedd
Can’t think of a better way to start Christmas Eve!
Sip on an Amazing Holiday Cocktail
![Holiday Cocktails](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Screen-Shot-2017-11-17-at-9.56.29-AM.png)
Or, like, 4 holiday cocktails…
Get Started on Your Winter Bucket List
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So much to do, more than enough time, thanks to prolonged Chicago winters.
Take a Look at the Best Christmas Decorations in Chicago
See where to find them here!
Warm Up at a Few of the Coziest Fireplaces Around
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Get Christmas Cookies for Santa
![Summer House Santa Monica](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/summer-house-santa.jpg)
Or get cookies for yourself. That’s fine too.
Make a Donation to a Great Chicago Organization
Tis the season for giving, after all.
Make a Reservation at The Godfrey’s Igloo Lounges
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That is, if they still have any.
Get Lost in the Christmas Magic at ZooLights
![Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ZLPagePhoto_1.jpg)
Now’s your chance!
Ride the CTA Holiday Train
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See the schedule here.
Grab a Cup of the Best Hot Chocolate in the City
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You’re gonna need it.
Take a Tour of Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry
![The Museum of Science and Industry](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Museum4.png)
See how here.
Buy a Ticket to the Polar Express
![Polar Express Chicago](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19985466_686932651507159_5964395266906783744_n-1.jpg)
Get yours here!
See One of Chicago’s Best Christmas Shows
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Check out the lineup now.
Go Caroling At These Places
Sing your heart out.
Check Out the Christkindlmarket One Last Time
![Last Minute Christmas guide](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ckm_97_1000x800.jpg)
Before it’s too late!
Take a Lap at The Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon
![Photo Credit: Maggie Daley Park](https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ribbon-wall-night-1024x682.jpg)
See the schedule here.
….Or At Millennium Park
Get the details here.
Get Your Butt to Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest
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Before it’s gone for good!
Check Out Our Ultimate Christmas Guide For More Ideas!
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For everything else you may need!
Featured Image Credit: The Local Tourist