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.

gifts Designed and Created with culture in mind

‘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

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

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

Annual Holiday Art Market from the Trickster Cultural Center

Date and Time

December 20th: 12pm – 5pm

Location

 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193

Joker Card Box from the Polish Museum of America

A brown wooden box with a Joker card design. Holds 2 decks of cards.

Dragon Pop-Up Card & Envelope from the heritage museum of asian art

A beautifully designed pop-up card and envelope of a Chinese dragon.

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.

Set of 2 Large Pillowcases from the Ukrainian national museum

Two beautifullu floral embroided pillow cases.

Dragon Pop-Up Card & Envelope from the heritage museum of asian art

A beautifully designed pop-up card and envelope of a Chinese dragon.

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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