Miracle on Washington St.

This holiday market at The Press Room in the West Loop combines shopping, dining and drinking for all-encompassing festive experience. Each $25 ticket includes a 90-minute reservation: First, you'll be able to shop for ornaments, foodstuffs and other cheerful tchotchkes; next, you can grab a seat on the patio for German-inspired eats like bratwurst, spaetzle mac n' cheese and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. Glühwein is also on the menu, of course, but your ticket comes with a holiday cocktail in a take-home mug. Prost!