City of Chicago Christmas Tree at Millennium Park
✓ Verified 2025-2026
Where: 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, Illinois
When: Lit Nov. 21, 2025; illuminated through Jan. 11, 2026
Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM
Cost: free
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Chicago's official Christmas tree, a massive evergreen beside the Cloud Gate sculpture, is lit on November 21, 2025 and glows through January 11, 2026. The free stop pairs well with skating at the adjacent McCormick Tribune ice rink.