🥂🎄 Sip, Sparkle & Celebrate: Illuminate 900 @North Michigan Ave Shops! ✨🍸

🥂🎄 Sip, Sparkle & Celebrate: Illuminate 900 @North Michigan Ave Shops! ✨🍸

🎄✨ Holiday Lights, Festive Fun & A Little Holiday Glamour! 🎅🎁

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM (meet at 5:45 pm)
📍 900 North Michigan Shops
900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

🌟 LET THE HOLIDAY MAGIC BEGIN!
One of Chicago’s most beautiful holiday kickoff celebrations is back! Join me at 900 North Michigan Shops as this elegant shopping destination transforms into a winter wonderland filled with holiday music, festive entertainment, delicious bites, cocktails and a spectacular Christmas tree!
The star of the show? A towering 50-foot holiday tree and the magical countdown when Santa and a Make-A-Wish child flip the switch to illuminate the holiday lights! 🎄✨
We’ve done this event for the past four years, and it’s always one of our favorites. It’s festive, beautiful, and supports a wonderful cause! ❤️
🎟️ 2026 TICKETS & PRICES
All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois! ❤️
🔴 RED PASS — Ages 10 & Under
$5 + $1.54 ticket fee = $6.54 total
🟢 GREEN PASS — Ages 11+, No Alcohol
$15 + $2.04 ticket fee = $17.04 total
🟡 GOLD PASS — Ages 21+, Alcohol Included
$35 + $3.04 ticket fee = $38.04 total 🥂🍷
🎉 I’m going GOLD! The Gold Pass includes unlimited alcoholic drinks, so that’s my choice for the evening!
🍸 A little insider tip: The drinks are unlimited, but you have to wait in line to get them. Sometimes the lines eat up so much time that you barely get to enjoy all those included drinks! 😂 Plan accordingly and don't spend the whole party standing in a bar line!
If you choose the GREEN Pass, you can purchase alcoholic beverages separately at the bars in Aster Hall, if available.

👉 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://events.humanitix.com/llluminate-900-2026
⚠️ Ticket fees are additional to the listed prices. Check the ticket page for current availability and full pass details before purchasing.
🎗️ YOUR TICKET SUPPORTS A GREAT CAUSE!
Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois, helping bring life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. ❤️

🎄 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ A spectacular holiday tree-lighting ceremony
🎶 Live performances by Chicago arts organizations
🎤 Choirs, musicians and a live DJ
🍪 Sugar-cookie decorating and seasonal activities
💃 Costumed dancers and festive holiday characters
📸 Picture-perfect holiday photo opportunities
🍽️ Seasonal food and holiday bites
🥂 Beer, wine, champagne and signature cocktails with the Gold Pass
🎅 Santa’s grand arrival and the magical tree-lighting countdown
It’s a festive, multi-level holiday celebration filled with sparkling decorations, ambient lighting, music and plenty of Christmas spirit!

🥂 AFTER THE EVENT
Once the official festivities wrap up at 8 PM, we can continue the evening at Aster Hall, located inside 900 North Michigan Shops, for additional food, drinks and conversation. Any food or drinks purchased afterward will be at your own expense.

🧥 A FEW HELPFUL TIPS
• Arrive a little early to get settled and enjoy the atmosphere.
• Coat check availability and fees should be confirmed closer to the event.
• Dress festively if you like — holiday sparkle is always welcome! ✨
• Buy your ticket in advance and review what your chosen pass includes.
• Gold Pass holders: allow time for drink lines!

🌐 OFFICIAL EVENT LINKS
🎄 900 North Michigan Shops — Illuminate 900:
https://www.shop900.com/900-event/llluminate-900-holiday-tree-lighting-benefiting-make-a-wish-illinois-2026/
🎟️ 2026 Ticket Sales:
https://events.humanitix.com/llluminate-900-2026
❤️ Make-A-Wish Illinois:
https://wish.org/illinois/illuminate-900-tree-lighting
🚆 CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

🚆 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
900 North Michigan Shops is conveniently located near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

🚗 PARKING
The 900 Shops self-park garage is located at 911 N. Rush Street. Rates and special event validations can change, so check current pricing before you go.
Parking information:
https://www.shop900.com/
You can also compare nearby garages using SpotHero:
https://spothero.com/

📌 PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RSVP!
If your plans change, please update your RSVP by the event start time so someone else can take your spot.

⚠️ NO-SHOW POLICY
• Three no-shows without updating your RSVP = a three-month restriction from joining new events.
• RSVP changes must be made by the event start time.
• Running late or having trouble finding the group? Message the host.
• Repeated no-shows may result in removal from the group.

🎄✨ Let’s kick off the holiday season with twinkling lights, festive music, delicious treats and a little holiday magic — all while supporting a wonderful cause!

Hope you can join me for another beautiful evening at Illuminate 900! ❤️🥂🎅