Wrigleyville Wonderland brings the holiday spirit to Chicago – ReelChicago

19 Wrigleyville businesses transform into holiday themed spots for everyone offering picture-perfect moments, movies, food and drink specials and more.

TheLakeview East Chamber of Commerceis proud to announce the return of one of Chicagos favorite holiday celebrations, Wrigleyville Wonderland, running now at select venues through the end of February. Wrigleyville Wonderland brings the Holiday spirit to Chicago with 19 Wrigleyville businesses transformed into individualized holiday-themed destinations offering map projections, Instagrammable moments and activations. From the locations dcor to actors dressed in costumes to the holiday themed drinks, there is something for everyone at Wrigleyvilles Wonderland. Press are invited to a kick off party, Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 8 p.m. More information can be found atWrigleyvilleChicago.org.

All of Chicagoland is invited to Wrigleyville for this holiday-inspired interactive and fun experience, said Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Maureen Martino. Wrigleyville Wonderland is Chicagos largest holiday pop-up district that is sure to inspire and amaze all those experiencing it while sharing the holiday spirit.

Highlights of Wrigleyville Wonderland include:

The 2021 businesses*, in alphabetical order, making the season bright are:

The Country Club Christmas Club

3462 N. Clark StreetThrough February 1, 2022No Cover

Wrigleyvilles original Christmas pop up bar is back. Enjoy a classic Christmas party experience with themed food, drink, music and decor.

Deuces Santa Baby Christmas Bar

3505 N. Clark StreetThrough January, 202210 a.m. and 12 p.m.

You better watch out! Santa Baby Christmas Bar is back offering a multi-room, multi-level, over the top Christmas experience with brunch available on Saturday and Sundays at

Diver at the Park Santas Beach House

3475 N. Clark Street

Santas Beach House is here for its first Holiday season. Join Diver at the Park in their Tulum holiday inspired heated tent with their life sized palm trees decorated for a holiday on the beach. Get your Tulum holiday experience and cocktails in the heart of Wrigleyville.

Winter at Gallagher Way

3635 N. Clark StreetThrough February 20, 2022

Families, visitors and neighbors can celebrate the holidays by taking part in the many seasonal programs and activities at Gallaghers Way Winterland return This year includes the return of the famous Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville, ice skating on an 8,000-square-foot ice rink, curling and skating lessons, Santas Workshop, wreath making classes, holiday movie screenings, special programming at Hotel Zachary and much more. New to this years transformation includes a special celebration of Hanukkah, ice bumper cars, plus even more festive dcor around Gallagher Way.

The Graystone Tavern 8 Crazy Nights A Hanukkah Bar

3441 N. Sheffield Ave.Through January 2, 2022

Back by popular demand for its third year, Chicagos first and only Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar with decorations created for the Jewish holiday throughout the bar and weatherproofed beer garden, including over 14,000 blue and white lights and Hanukkah ball lanterns adorning the ceiling, Star of David and dreidel ornaments, lighted menorah decor, Mensch on a Bench, a Hanukkah sweater wall, an 8-foot inflatable dreidel and more. Throughout the pop-up, a special food menu, ranging in price from $5 to $16, will feature traditional and spins on Jewish favorites like Matzo Ball Soup and three flavors of Latkes including classic with sour cream and applesauce, cilantro jalapeno with chipotle sour cream and herb cheddar with chive sour cream. Board and card games will be available to guests nightly including Connect 4 with Hanukkah gelt, Cards Against Humanity Jew expansion pack, Mitzvah Match, Jewish Guess Who, Dreidel, Apples to Apples Jewish edition and Schmear Build-A-Bagel card game.

Houndstooth Saloon Griswolds

3369 N. Clark StreetThrough January 10, 2022

Inspired by the famous family and the hilarious movies, Houndstooth Saloon has menu selections including Yakkin on a bone, a two-lb turkey leg, Cousin Eddies spiked eggnog and Clarks Cocoa.

HVAC Pub The Christmas Pop UP

3530 N. Clark StreetThrough January 15, 2022

HVAC will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring Christmas drinks, food and music.

The Irish Oak Leprechanunaka

3511 N. Clark StreetThrough January 31, 2022

Irish Oaks Leprechanuaka is a celebration of St Pattys day during Christmas, where everyday is St Pattys day at The Irish Oak. The bar is decorated from top to bottom in Irish and Christmas themes. So much green and Christmas cheer that you will never want to celebrate a different holiday again.

Wrigleyville Kilwins 25 days of Chocolate

3519 N. Clark StreetThrough December 31

Kilwins will offer caramel apples, hot chocolate and handmade chocolates perfect for gift giving for family, friends or yourself!

Lucky Dorr Lucky Lodge

1101 W. WavelandThrough December 31

Lucky Dorr, Chicagos favorite craft beer destination, will transform into Lucky Lodge. A festive Winterland destination with special dcor, the aroma of hot apple cider and rustic comfort galore.

Moes Cantina Whooville

3518 N. Clark Street

Moes becomes the celebrated holiday town of Whooville while offering a menu of shareable small plates, traditional full-size entrees, signature tacos and a cocktail list featuring house-made sangria, handmade margaritas, premium tequilas, and more.

Casey Morans Rudolphs Christmas Bar

3660 N. Clark StreetThrough December 30

From the creators of Santa Baby Christmas Bar with all the Christmas spirits you know and love at Santa Baby with all new interactive social experiences and an incredible decor. Rudolphs Christmas Bar will host a DIY Wreath Making Workshop November 30, December 7 and 14.

Mordecai Mistletoe

3632 N. Clark StreetThrough January 16, 2022Thursdays Saturdays, excluding Holidays through Dec. 30Reservations are Free

Mistletoe, Mordecais annual holiday pop-up bar, boasts naughty and nice decorations and an exclusive holiday-inspired drink menu, featuring both contemporary and vintage cocktails. Groups of 1-4 can reserve two hour blocks (4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Tock, Thursday-Saturday.

NOLA Bar & Kitchen A Very Cajun Christmas

3481 N. Clark StreetThrough January 20, 2022

Inspired by the legend of Papa Noel, its a Cajun Christmas Story. In a deep swampy bayou of Louisiana, Papa Noel rides the river in a boat thats pulled by alligators to send out presents. A very cajun Christmas offers unique New Orleans style Christmas decoration with classic cajun eats. Its a place to gather friends and families and let the good times roll. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Old Crow Smokehouse Santas Workshop

3506 N. Clark Street

Wrigleyvilles award-winning barbecue from the kitchen of pitmaster and MasterChef Tony Scruggs is the home of Santas Workshop.

Rizzos Bar and Inn John Vincents Holiday Sing Along

3658 N. Clark StreetThrough December 30Every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Every Sunday at 5 p.m through Dec. 30

Local singing legend, John Vincent, will be performing some of the holiday hits from all of your old time lounge singer favorites like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Louis Armstrong!

Roadhouse 66 Gas N Grill Jingle Junkie

3478 N. Clark StreetThrough January 8, 2022

Serving up holiday inspired bites and sips in an explosion of cheer, Jingle Junkie and its heated, ski lodge inspired patio is the most festive spot to celebrate your upcoming holiday season. With an extensive seasonal cocktail /beer list and delicious festive bites that are sure to get even the grinchiest Grinch into the holiday spirit.

Stretch Bar & Grill Elfd Up

3845 N. Clark StreetNo CoverThrough January 8, 2022

Back by popular demand for a third year, its a full-blown tribute to the beloved Christmas movie Elf, Elfd Up is a high-energy holiday pop-up bar, perfect for patrons who share Elfd Ups affinity for elf culture. A casual neighborhood Christmas bar, Elfd Up never charges a cover and treats patrons to complimentary fresh elf-shaped cookies nightly at 10 p.m.

Underground Lounge Island of Misfits Toys

952 W. Newport Ave.Through January 31, 2022

Underground Lounge welcomes you to the Pabst Island of Misfit Toys, to come hang out with Bumbles, Dolly, Hermey and others.

*Individual operating hours for each location vary from location to location. Some details may change from release date. Please check with the outlet for most up to date information.

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