{"id":26027,"date":"2019-12-20T04:15:51","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T09:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=26027"},"modified":"2019-12-26T16:12:51","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T21:12:51","slug":"last-minute-christmas-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/last-minute-christmas-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Last-Minute Christmas Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Only a few more days to get your Christmas on! Have you made it to everything on your list yet?<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Visit the Chillest Holiday Bars in the City<\/a><\/h2>\n
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See the list now<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Take a Scenic Helicopter Ride with Santa<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Last<\/p>\n

See the deets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Grab Some Last-Minute Holiday Gifts<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Holiday<\/p>\n

All under $100<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Eat at Some of Chicago’s Best Restaurants on Christmas Night<\/a><\/h2>\n

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You know you don’t wanna cook<\/a> on Christmas.<\/p>\n

Check Out Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All aboard<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Go on a Holiday Date<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

What’s Christmas without a little romance<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Have Breakfast With Santa at The Shedd<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Breakfast<\/p>\n

Can’t think of a better way<\/a> to start Christmas Eve!<\/p>\n

Sip on an Amazing Holiday Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: MICHELLE BANOVIC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Or, like, 4 holiday cocktails<\/a>…<\/p>\n

Get Started on Your Winter Bucket List<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: @brad.j.s on Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So much to do,<\/a> more than enough time, thanks to prolonged Chicago winters.<\/p>\n

Take a Look at the Best Christmas Decorations in Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"christmas<\/p>\n

See where to find them here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Warm Up at a Few of the Coziest Fireplaces Around<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Jude Goergen<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stay toasty, y’all.<\/a><\/p>\n

Get Christmas Cookies for Santa<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Summer
Photo Credit: Summer House Santa Monica Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Or get cookies<\/a> for yourself. That’s fine too.<\/p>\n

Make a Donation to a Great Chicago Organization<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Donations<\/p>\n

Tis the season for giving<\/a>, after all.<\/p>\n

Make a Reservation at The Godfrey’s Igloo Lounges\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n
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That is, if they still have any<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Lost in the Christmas Magic at ZooLights<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Photo
Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now’s your chance<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Ride the CTA Holiday Train<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Youtube<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See the schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Grab a Cup of the Best Hot Chocolate in the City<\/a><\/h2>\n
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You’re gonna need it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Take a Tour of Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry<\/a><\/h2>\n
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See how here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buy a Ticket to the Polar Express<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Get yours\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

See One of Chicago’s Best Christmas Shows<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Check out the lineup now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Go Caroling At These Places\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Caroling<\/p>\n

Sing your heart out<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check Out the Christkindlmarket One Last Time<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Last
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Before it’s too late<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Take a Lap at The Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon<\/a><\/h2>\n
\"Photo
Photo Credit: Maggie Daley Park<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See the schedule\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

….Or At Millennium Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Last<\/p>\n

Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Your Butt to Navy Pier’s Winter WonderFest<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Before it’s gone for good<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Check Out Our Ultimate Christmas Guide For More Ideas!<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Chicago SantaCon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For everything else<\/a> you may need!<\/p>\n

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Featured Image Credit: The Local Tourist<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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