Our Biggest Gift Card Sale of the Year Is This Saturday!

This Saturday only, enjoy 25% off Lakeview East Gift Cards, our best deal of the year! From 11 AM to 3 PM, stop by our office at 3138 N Broadway to purchase your discounted gift cards in person, or place your order online once the sale goes live at 11 AM.

Please note: The discount applies only after 11 AM. Adding gift cards to your cart before that time will not apply the sale price, as the discounted cards appear as a separate product. There is a $500 per-household limit on discounted gift card purchases. Any amount above that limit will be refunded.

Online orders will be available for pickup beginning Tuesday, December 9th at 9 AM.

The Holiday Treat Stroll – A Sweet Adventure Through Lakeview East

Bring your appetite and your holiday spirit! From11 am to 3 pm local shops and restaurants will open their doors and invite you in for complimentary holiday treats, cookies, cocoa, and other seasonal goodies. It’s the perfect excuse to explore the neighborhood, meet local business owners, and enjoy a little taste of everything Lakeview East has to offer. So grab your friends, bundle up, and make a day of it. Between the exclusive gift card sale, the sweet stroll, and the warm neighborhood vibes, there’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than right here in Lakeview East.

Shop small. Shop local. Shop Lakeview East.

Please note that during December, we are working on a special holiday schedule! We are open later on some days to accommodate Lakeview East Gift Card Purchases, as well as the Givers Gift Program! Please click here to see our full December schedule!

Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Nothing spreads holiday cheer like supporting local small businesses. This winter, avoid traveling in the cold, and get your holiday shopping done without leaving the neighborhood. From gifting the experience of playing with adorable bunnies for an hour (Cuddle Bunny) to a jar of homemade pasta sauce (PR Italian Bistro) you can find a gift for everyone in Lakeview East, whether they've been naughty or nice.

Browse our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for some inspiration!

Givers Gift is in Full Swing

Shop local, get rewarded. Get your holiday gift shopping done in the neighborhood, and get a reward for yourself! Our Givers Gift program is in full swing for the 29th year. If you turn in your neighborhood receipts to us, we will gift you a $50 Lakeview East Gift Card! Of course, some rules apply in order to qualify. Click the link below to see how you can participate, and start saving those receipts!

Start saving those receipts, and click here for all details!

Wrigleyville Wonderland

It's timmmmmeeeeee! Wrigleyville Wonderland has been defrosted. The stockings are hung, the sleigh bells are ringing, and the drinks are pouring, Wrigleyville Wonderland is back! This holiday season, Wrigleyville is transforming into the North Pole with over 25 Holiday-themed bars. These pop-ups did much more than deck the halls, they’ve decorated every square inch of their spaces to bring holiday joy to even the grouchiest of grinches. The best part is- all these bars are walking distance from each other! Bounce from bar to bar and spread Holiday cheer! Meet the pop-ups, and start planning your trip to Wrigley Wonderland! Eat, drink, and be merry, all in Chicago's most festive neighborhood.

Our Annual Holiday Party is December 16th

It’s that magical time of year when we all pour something festive into a glass and celebrate making it through another busy season in Lakeview East and Wrigleyville! So let’s do exactly that, together. Join us on December 16th from 6 to 8 PM at Merkle’s for the Lakeview East Holiday Party, where the cocktails are flowing, the appetizers are plentiful, and the networking is as casual as you want it to be.

We’ll have live music, good food, and enough holiday cheer to power a light-up sweater. This is your chance to mix and mingle with all of business owners, managers, and neighborhood residents, the people who truly make our community as wonderful as it is.

Crossing Guard Holiday Party Donations

Every December, crossing guards from all across the city gather for a holiday brunch, a cheerful morning filled with good food, big smiles, and plenty of camaraderie. One of the highlights of the event is their annual raffle, and they’re currently on the lookout for fun prizes to add to the mix! If you’d like to donate something, big, small, or , you can drop it off at the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce office at 3138 N Broadway. The brunch takes place Friday morning, and donations will be accepted until Thursday at 7 PM. Spread a little extra holiday joy this season, and thank the people who help us cross the street safely year-round!

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christmas Market, This Sunday

The rush to the holidays is on! Knock some people off your list this Sunday at the Annual OLMC's Christmas Market, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Located at 2936 N Clark Street, lies one of the coolest stores in Chicago. Dream Creeks is not just a leather goods shop, they MAKE all the leather goods they sell by hand, and even host workshops so you can create your own leather goods. Dream Creeks works with various types of leather, crafting all of its products by hand. The leathers are sourced from select tanneries that operate ethically and follow strict environmental standards throughout the tanning process. Each leather hide is obtained as a byproduct of the meat industry. This husband and wife owned and operated leather studio prides themselves from taking an idea from the design phase, to the final product. Give the gift of leather this holiday season, OR give the gift of creating, and gift a leather making workshop voucher!

COMING SOON

Reading Room Gallery | 3356 N Broadway

Broadway Smokes | 3441 N. Broadway

McGovern’s | 2925 N. Sheffield Ave

Apothecary Lounge | 3242 N. Clark

Galata Mediterranean Grill |3345 N Clark St

Naz's Halal Food | 907 W Belmont Ave

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken | 3649 N. Clark Street

NOW OPEN

Lucky Cat | 2806 N. Clark Street

Dream Creeks | 2936 N Clark

Just Salad | 3025 N. Clark St

Fairy Nail Spa | 3418 N. Sheffield Ave

Chazui Tea Tower | 3349 N. Clark

The Amber Spoon | 2845 N Broadway

Spa Ave | 935 W. Irving Park

Sushi Box | 2811 N Broadway

Flamin Bites | 2814. N Halsted

Dat Donut | 947 W Wellington

Hot Chi Chicken n’ Cones | 953 W Belmont

Lakelaw | 3352 N Sheffield

Stillness Holistic Spa | 608 W Briar Pl

Stillness Holistic Spa is an elevated yet comfortable concept spa where guests can decompress and re-energize through holistic techniques designed to create a full sense of well-being. Whether receiving facial treatments, massage experiences, or waxing services, clients are in the hands of expert professionals who ensure every visit is enjoyable and relaxing. The spa also offers massage experiences for two, so you can bring a special someone or your best friend! Owner Beatriz is a Licensed Esthetics/Cosmetology Educator and a Licensed Massage Therapist. An Ayurveda and Medical aesthetics trainee, and also PCA certified as well in Massage modalities. Book online now for skin brightening treatments, microderm peels, dermaplanning, oxygen facials, therapeutic massages and more!

TBOX Bar Crawl: December 13th, 2025

He sees you when you're drinking! Don't know which holiday pop-up bar to go to in Wrigleyville? May we suggest, going to all of them? TBOX is the largest and longest-running Christmas bar crawl, this year marking the 29th Anniversary. The crawl is happening on December 13th this year, and begins bright and early at 10 am. Over 20 bars are participating! Sport your festive holiday attire (the tackier the better) grab your holiday crew, and have some yourself a merry time.

Nuts On Clark Street Naming Ceremony

Clark Street just got a little more corny, in the best way possible. You see these black and white buckets and bags at the airport, at Solider Field, Wrigley Field, and throughout gift shops in the city. It would be an understatement to say that Chicago is nuts for Nuts on Clark! This past week, Nuts on Clark received an honorary street designation right outside their storefront at 3830 N Clark St. It’s a well-earned tribute to a family-owned business that’s been delighting locals and visitors since 1979 with gourmet popcorn, nuts, chocolates, and more. For more than four decades, they’ve been a true Chicago staple.

As the holidays approach, share a little hometown flavor, or treat yourself, to something spectacular from this beloved Chicago original.

Holiday Honky Tonk Brunch

This holiday season, Big Star Wrigleyville has transformed into Holiday Honky Tonk, a festive fusion of Nashville nightlife and twinkling seasonal charm. Guests are invited to sip, sing, and two-step their way through the celebrations as the space becomes a spirited winter destination.

To keep the cheer going, Big Star is hosting family-friendly holiday brunch buffets every weekend through December 21. The festive spread features scrambled farm eggs, PQM maple sausage, smoked bacon, crispy brunch potatoes, chilaquiles rojo with queso fresco, braised chicken enchiladas with mole, a full taco bar, horchata French toast, and a fresh fruit tower. The Holiday Honky Tonk brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., making it the perfect way to kick off a merry weekend.

Party With Puppies in Sweaters

Let's get this pawty started! The Chicago French Bulldog Rescue is hosting its 7th Annual Ugly Sweater Party at Rizzo's Bar and Inn on Saturday, December 6th. You and your pup are invited for a fun afternoon full of silent auctions, food, friends, and fur! Every ticket purchased helps the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue continue to rescue Frenchies in need. Humans only need to purchase a ticket and are allowed one dog per ticket (this will be enforced at check-in). Dogs must be on a leash at all times, and only well-behaved dogs are allowed, to ensure a safe and fun day fur for all.

Every week, our neighborhood businesses send us their upcoming events, current specials, or promotions exclusive to LVE newsletter subscribers! If you hate to be the last to know about fun things happening, check this page often, as new submissions are always being added!

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City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers

December 3rd 2025, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, and the Department of Buildings will provide insight on how operate a compliant business in the City of Chicago. Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, and zoning review procedures. Learn how to operate safely and avoid common setbacks.

After nearly a year of input from thousands of residents through our in-person open house, community meetings, surveys on an earlier draft, and more, Alderman Lawson released the 2025 Community Plan. This is Lakeview’s first comprehensive neighborhood plan in nearly 20 years, following the last plan written in 2006. The new 2025 Community Plan reflects the voices of residents, includes a history of our neighborhood and how it’s evolved. and focuses on four main pillars of life in Lakeview:

1) Housing, Affordability, Development, Smart Density

2) Local Businesses & Commercial Corridors

3) Transit & Infrastructure

4) Neighborhood Amenities

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