Christmas Around the World
@ the Museum of Science and Industry
Wednesday, December 8, 9:30AM
Kick start the holiday season with a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit. It began in 1942 with a single tree. Today, the Museum’s beloved annual celebration features a four-story, floor to dome Grand Tree, surrounded by a forest of more than 50 trees and displays decorated by volunteers to represent the holiday traditions from cultures around the globe. We’ll meet at I-House at 09:30AM to walk over to the museum together and return at 12PM. We’ll have hot chocolate waiting for you for the walk too! Make sure to bring your student ID to get free admittance to the museum. Registration is required.
The Nutcracker by Joffrey Ballet
Wednesday, December 15, 5:45PM
Come along to enjoy this beautiful performance of the famous story about a young girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King. Enjoy this annual tradition with other grad students for just $20! We’ll meet at the front of I-House at 5:45PM and leave promptly at 6PM to take public transport to the theatre (cost included). You may wish to bring money to make additional purchases such as drinks and snacks. Spaces at this discounted price are limited – registration is required.
[Postponed] Holiday Cocktail Class
Tuesday, December 21, 6PM-7:30PM, Assembly Hall
Join us for some festive filled fun learning how to make (and tasting!) some signature holiday cocktails to wow your friends and family. We’ll try out a Peppermint Martini, Santa Clausmopolitan, Cookies and Cream, and of course Mulled Wine. Snacks will also be provided! Registration is required.
ZooLights
Tuesday, December 14, 4:15PM
Come along to check out one of Chicago’s must see holiday attractions with other grad students! We’ll meet at the front of I-House at 4:15PM and take public transport together to Lincoln Park Zoo to wander through the glow of millions of lights. The cost of transport to and from the zoo is covered by International House but you may wish to make additional purchases (including food/drink). We plan to return to Hyde Park by 8PM. Registration is required.
Holiday Skating Extravaganza
Friday, December 17, 1:45PM
We’ll start our day by meeting in front of International House at 1:45PM and travel together by Metra to Millennium Park. After ice skating surrounded by the Chicago skyline, we’ll have a chance to explore the delicacies, knickknacks, and festive hustle and bustle of the German Christkindlmarket before ending our evening at The Bean for the holiday sing-along at 6PM. We plan to return to International House by 7PM. Registration for discounted skate rental has already sold out! Additional students can still register to join the group, however, you will need to purchase your own skate rental in advance for $15.
Christmas Around the World
@ the Museum of Science and Industry
Wednesday, December 8, 9:30AM
Kick start the holiday season with a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry to see the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit. It began in 1942 with a single tree. Today, the Museum’s beloved annual celebration features a four-story, floor to dome Grand Tree, surrounded by a forest of more than 50 trees and displays decorated by volunteers to represent the holiday traditions from cultures around the globe. We’ll meet at I-House at 09:30AM to walk over to the museum together and return at 12PM. We’ll have hot chocolate waiting for you for the walk too! Make sure to bring your student ID to get free admittance to the museum. Registration is required.
ZooLights
Tuesday, December 14, 4:15PM
Come along to check out one of Chicago’s must see holiday attractions with other grad students! We’ll meet at the front of I-House at 4:15PM and take public transport together to Lincoln Park Zoo to wander through the glow of millions of lights. The cost of transport to and from the zoo is covered by International House but you may wish to make additional purchases (including food/drink). We plan to return to Hyde Park by 8PM. Registration is required.
The Nutcracker by Joffrey Ballet
Wednesday, December 15, 5:45PM
Come along to enjoy this beautiful performance of the famous story about a young girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King. Enjoy this annual tradition with other grad students for just $20! We’ll meet at the front of I-House at 5:45PM and leave promptly at 6PM to take public transport to the theatre (cost included). You may wish to bring money to make additional purchases such as drinks and snacks. Spaces at this discounted price are limited – registration is required.
Holiday Skating Extravaganza
Friday, December 17, 1:45PM
We’ll start our day by meeting in front of International House at 1:45PM and travel together by Metra to Millennium Park. After ice skating surrounded by the Chicago skyline, we’ll have a chance to explore the delicacies, knickknacks, and festive hustle and bustle of the German Christkindlmarket before ending our evening at The Bean for the holiday sing-along at 6PM. We plan to return to International House by 7PM. Registration for discounted skate rental has already sold out! Additional students can still register to join the group, however, you will need to purchase your own skate rental in advance for $15.
[Postponed] Holiday Cocktail Class
Tuesday, December 21, 6PM-7:30PM, Assembly Hall
Join us for some festive filled fun learning how to make (and tasting!) some signature holiday cocktails to wow your friends and family. We’ll try out a Peppermint Martini, Santa Clausmopolitan, Cookies and Cream, and of course Mulled Wine. Snacks will also be provided! Registration is required.
All programs are exclusively for graduate students at least 21 years of age.