The Chicago Cultural Alliance’s mission is to connect, promote, and support centers of cultural heritage for a more inclusive Chicago. We are an active consortium of 50 cultural heritage museums, centers, and historical societies that span 23 neighborhoods and 11 suburbs in the Chicago area and represent over 30 different cultures.
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Got Glögg? from the swedish American Museum
Date and Time
November 21, 2025 – 7pm
Location
Swedish American Museum
HOLIDAY DELIGHT & KODOMO MATSURI from the japanese american service committee
Date and Time
November 22, 2025 – 10am – 4pm
Location
5700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Czech Advent Calendar from T. G. Masaryk Czech School
Date and Time
Email Subscription where you will learn about Czech Christmas traditions, recipes, carols, and more. Complete 4 small tasks and receive a special Christmas present.
Fee: $25
‘Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago Concert from the irish american heritage center
Date and Time
December 5, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location
Fifth Province
4626 N Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
Julmarknad AT THE SWEDISH AMERICAN MUSEUM
Date and Time
Friday, Dec. 5 (Preview Sale): 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m..
Location
Swedish American Museum
Christmas Workshops at the polish museum of america
Date and Time
December 6, 2025: 10am – 12pm
Location
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
UIMA Members Party: A Holiday Celebration of Art and Belonging
Date and Time
Saturday, December 6: 6pm – 10pm
Location
2320 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60622
Navi•Arts en el Barrio from the national puerto rican museum
Date and Time
Saturdays: December 6 & 13 – 11 am – 5 pm
Sundays: December 7 & 14 – 11 am – 4 pm
Location
National Puerto Rican Museum, 3015 W. Division St. Chicago, IL 60622
Tampopo Craft Corner at the japanese american service committee
Date and Time
Multiple Starting December 6
Location
5700 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Christmas Bazaar from the Irish american heritage center
Date and Time
December 7, 2025 – 9am
Location
4626 N Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60630
Chicago Scots Annual Holiday Party
Date and Time
December 7: 3pm – 5pm
Location
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL 60546
Holiday Market and Exchange at the National Public Housing Museum
Date and Time
December 7: 12-3pm
Location
919 S Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Weihnachtsmarkt - Indoor Christmas Market at the DANK Haus
Date and Time
December 13, 2025 – 11am – 5pm
Pictures with Santa: 11:30am – 2:30pm
Location
4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
A South Asian Christmas from Kalapriya
Date and Time
Location
2101 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 1 Chicago, Illinois 60616
Kids Christmas Party from The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
Date and Time
Friday, December 19, 2025 – 4pm – 7pm
Location
5800 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Illinois, US, 60659
Annual Holiday Art Market from the Trickster Cultural Center
Date and Time
December 20th: 12pm – 5pm
Location
190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Winter Camp at the Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
Date and Time
December 22, 2025 –January 2, 2026 – 10am – 4pm
Location
5800 N Lincoln Ave, Unit D, Chicago, IL 60659
Joker Card Box from the Polish Museum of America
A brown wooden box with a Joker card design. Holds 2 decks of cards.
Set of 2 Large Pillowcases from the Ukrainian national museum
Two beautifullu floral embroided pillow cases.
YOUTH German Chicago T-Shirt from the DANK Haus
Heathered Red tshirt with German Chicago on the front and DANK Haus logo on the back.
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