Chicago January 2024

Chicago January 2024 Events

Chicago January 2024 Events

Start off the New Year in Chicago

Average temperature low and high: 22° - 32°
Don't let the chilly temperatures of January stop you from having fun in Chicago. The Windy City is big on ice skating at one of several parks (including an indoor rink at Navy Pier) and lighting up the Morton Arboretum at night for a dazzling walk-through. If it gets too cold, there are many unique indoor activities, like enjoying a candlelight concert, visiting the Museum of Ice Cream, and exploring the Art Institute of Chicago. For an authentic winter experience, dine in one of Chicago's adorable outdoor igloos. New events are always being added, so check back here soon.

January Event Calendar

ZooLights

ZooLights

More than a million lights illuminate Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo in one of the city's greatest holiday traditions - ZooLights. As guests take in the lights throughout the zoo, they can also visit many of the animal exhibits that stay open into the night. Arts, crafts, and many more holiday-themed activities scatter the zoo in a unique and breathtaking nocturnal setting. Tickets for Zoolights can be bought online, and Monday is a free-entry day. An online reservation is still required, nonetheless, even on free-entry days. There are special shows on specific nights, including opening night and New Year's Eve.

Boozin' In Your Onesie Bar Crawl

January is a cold month in Chicago, but who wants to let the cold weather stop the fun from going on? Luckily, on two separate dates, there's a way to hop around to some of the most fantastic bars in the Chicago area with the organizers of crawl with us, all while still bundled in your comfiest onesie. Crawl admission tickets start at $10 to $15. Prices depend on availability. The fee includes waived door charges, up to 50% off of drinks, 25% off of select foods-themed drinks, top DJs at the selected bars, on-site staff guiding the crawl, and more. A digital bar map will be sent to attendees during the fest. More info and tickets can be found online.

Chicago Events in January

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in Chicago

Things to Do in Chicago in January

Visit The Garfield Park Conservatory

Visit The Garfield Park Conservatory
Break up the grey monotony of January with a visit to the vibrant flowers in the Garfield Park Conservatory.  The contained area is significantly warmer than outside, and you have the opportunity to see beautiful plants from around the world and stunning statues.  It's a soothing afternoon before you venture back into the wind.

Enjoy A Cocktail In An Igloo

Enjoy A Cocktail In An Igloo
You don't have to miss seeing the stunning Chicago skyline at night just because of the cold.  Enjoy a few cocktails in igloos at the Kennedy Rooftop - it's outside cocktails without outside weather.  The clear igloos are completely heated so that you can stay comfortable and enjoy the night.