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Bronzeville Walk of Fame

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Drive between 25th and 35th streets, Chicago, IL 60616

Historic Sites

Civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, poet Gwendolyn Brooks, and astronaut Robert H. Lawrence Jr. are among over 100 notable neighborhood residents honored for their lasting impact and inspiring legacies.

Its honorees have made extraordinary contributions to the African American community and revival those of the Harlem Renaissance. Ninety-one bronze plaques on medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks stretch ten blocks. Monument to the Great Northern Migration" at 26th Pl. and “Victory Monument” at 35th St. frame the permanent outdoor exhibit.

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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light at The Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry •  Nov 07 – Jan 03

Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.

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Christkindlmarket Chicago

Under the Picasso •  Nov 20 – Dec 31

The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…

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Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 20 – Jan 03 @ 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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