Skydeck Chicago starts Holidays @ Skydeck on 13 November

Skydeck Chicago begins Holidays @ Skydeck on 13 November 2026 at Willis Tower in Chicago, bringing seasonal displays and photo opportunities to the observation deck and Chicago Museum. The programme runs until 4 January 2027, giving visitors from Western Europe a defined winter period for the attraction.

Holidays @ Skydeck starts on 13 November

The operator says the programme will cover the lower-level Chicago Museum and the observation deck with thousands of twinkling lights, festive decor and themed photo opportunities. A decorated L train replica, a giant gingerbread Chicago skyline and seasonal entertainment are also planned.

Holidays @ Skydeck programme runs from 13 November 2026 to 4 January 2027. Santa Photo Sessions are scheduled from 14 November to 24 December, with no sessions on Thanksgiving Day. Dates and times for the programme are marked as tentative by the operator.

The programme also lists a Willis Tower Holiday Market from 8 to 10 December 2026. Merit School of Music string student performances are scheduled for 9 and 16 December, while Buddy the Elf is listed for 8 December with the time still to be announced.

Seasonal displays meet the 103rd-floor view

The seasonal additions are spread across the existing Skydeck route rather than replacing its main attractions. Visitors encounter the Chicago Museum and its displays before reaching the 103rd-floor observation area, where The Ledge remains the defining glass-floor feature.

The operator describes the gingerbread display as a model of the Chicago skyline, planned at roughly 25 feet wide, 20 feet deep and 23 feet high. It is intended to remain on display throughout Holidays @ Skydeck, linking a ground-level seasonal installation with views from the real tower above.

Willis Tower opened to tenants in 1973, and Skydeck is on the 103rd floor. The Ledge consists of five all-glass balconies extending 4.3 feet outside the building, according to the attraction’s visitor information for The Ledge.

That arrangement gives the programme a clear physical sequence. The Chicago Museum carries the lights, replica train and photo settings, while the upper level adds the seasonal city view from 1,353 feet above Chicago.

Visiting Skydeck Chicago: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Holidays @ Skydeck takes place at Willis Tower from 13 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, with seasonal decor and photo opportunities across the Chicago Museum and observation deck.
• Santa Photo Sessions are planned from 14 November to 24 December 2026, but there are no sessions on Thanksgiving Day and the operator says programme times may change.
• The attraction is at 233 S Wacker Drive in Chicago, and the Skydeck route includes the Chicago Museum, the 103rd-floor observation deck and The Ledge.
• The Ledge has five glass balconies extending 4.3 feet outside Willis Tower, so the visit includes exposed glass-floor viewpoints as well as enclosed museum areas.

For travellers planning a Chicago visit between mid-November and early January, the programme changes the visual setting of the regular Skydeck experience without removing its central viewpoints.

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Frequently asked questions about Skydeck Chicago

When does Holidays @ Skydeck take place at Skydeck Chicago?

It runs from 13 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 at Willis Tower in Chicago. The programme includes seasonal decor, photo opportunities and entertainment.

What is included in Holidays @ Skydeck?

The programme includes the Chicago Museum, the observation deck, a decorated L train replica, a gingerbread Chicago skyline and Santa Photo Sessions.

Where is Skydeck Chicago and how do you get there?

Skydeck Chicago is at 233 S Wacker Drive in Chicago, on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower. The attraction includes The Ledge and the Chicago Museum.