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Polar Palooza

December 03, 2016 - December 04, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Polar Palooza

(Loyola Red Line Stop)

Chicago, IL

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Description

Features some of the city's “coolest” bands, plus an all-seasons synthetic ice skating rink, a Christmas tree lot, holiday shopping at unique, local, socially conscious vendor booths, and food and drink from some of the city's best restaurants. There also will be glitter crafts, face painting, holiday cookie decorating and more.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 3; noon-6 p.m. Dec. 4

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Chicago

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