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Shedd Aquarium

William W. Powers Conservation Area

12949 South Ave. O, Chicago, IL 60633

State Parks & National Forest

Offering fishing, waterfowl hunting, picnicking, and winter sports. At the center of its attraction is Wolf Lake, segmented by dikes and offering six miles of shoreline to bank anglers.

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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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Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Feb 09 @ 1PM

Parade will feature traditional dragon and lion dancing teams, colorful floats, marching bands and marching groups.

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