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Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville

📍 Wrigleyville · Chicago North Side · Gallagher Way

📅 Fri, Nov 20, 3:00 PM

Holiday market at Gallagher Way next to Wrigley Field, Nov 20–Dec 31, 2026. Free to walk through; vendors sell food and gifts.

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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ZooFREE

Lincoln Park Zoo

📍 Lincoln Park · Chicago North Side

A free city zoo on the North Side lakefront, open every day of the year.

🕑 Open every day; gates and buildings from 10am (closing times vary by season)

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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GardenFREE

Lincoln Park Conservatory

📍 Lincoln Park · Chicago North Side

Historic glasshouse conservatory in Lincoln Park. Free admission with a free timed-entry reservation on the Park District page.

🕑 Hours vary; book a free timed-entry pass on the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 5, 2026

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