We’re sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice, but if parenting has taught us anything, it’s to be expect the unexpected. In the hustle of holiday preparation, we have you covered, whether you need a last-minute ingredient or a change of scenery this year. Our list below is filled with attractions, stores and restaurants that are open on Christmas Day 2025 to take any last-minute stress out of your holiday.
Local Attractions Open on Christmas 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo is open 365 days a year! Please note that Brookfield Zoo used to be open every day, but they are now closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Morton Arboretum is open for free on Christmas Day. Although buildings, the Children’s Garden, and Illumination are closed, the grounds are open for a nice Christmas Day stroll or hike. Members-only hours are from 7:00am – 9:00am; the arboretum is open to the public from 9:00am until the last admission at 3:00pm and closes at sunset.
Skating in the Park at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park has opened for the season and will be open Christmas day 4:00pm – 10:00pm.
Movie theaters and select bowling alleys are usually open on Christmas Day. Please check your local spots for more details, which vary by location.
Grocery, Convenience, and Retail Store Christmas Hours
- Jewel-Osco, ALDI, Mariano’s, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods Market are all closed on Christmas Day.
- Some Patel Brothers grocery stores including Naperville will be open with limited hours. Call to confirm store hours.
- While many grocery store chains likely have company policies to close on Christmas Day, some smaller, independent grocery stores may be open. Call ahead to confirm hours.
- CVS: Select stores will remain open on Christmas Day, but are likely to reduce their hours of operation. Those located within Target stores will be closed. Call ahead before you go.
- Walgreens: Most stores will be open on Christmas Day.
- Nearly all 7-Eleven stores remain open on Christmas Day.
- All Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Costco stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
- Tonys Fresh Market locations will be open with limited hours.
Most of these stores remain open on Christmas Eve, but may also be running special hours of operation. Get a head start on that cooking, or just double-check your recipes to make sure you have all your ingredients the day before.
Local Restaurants Open on Christmas Day
Reservations platforms such as Open Table and Tock are a great way to find restaurants that are open on Christmas Day 2025, along with the restaurants below:
- Villa Olivia in Bartlett
- Eddie Merlot’s in Burr Ridge and Warrenville
- Rosebud in Deerfield, Lemont, and Chicago
- Hugos Frog Bar and Fish House in Des Plaines
- Pilot Petes Coffee and Treats in Elmhurst
- Mannys Ale House in Elmhurst
- Francesca’s in Elmhurst
- Avanzare in Lombard
- Bucca di Beppo in Lombard
- Benihana in Lombard, Schaumburg, and Chicago
- Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse in Lombard and Rosemont
- RA Sushi Bar Restaurant in Lombard
- Morton’s the Steakhouse in Naperville and Northbrook
- KiKu Japanese Steakhouse in Naperville
- Ramsay’s Kitchen in Naperville
- Fogo de Chao in Naperville, Oak Brook, Rosemont, and Chicago
- Colonial Room at The Drake in Oakbrook
- Lucille at Drury Lane in Oak Brook
- STK Steakhouse in Oakbrook
- Kona Grill in Oakbrook
- Devon Seafood Grill in Oakbrook
- McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood in Oak Brook, Rosemont, and Chicago
- Thorn Restaurant and Lounge in Rosemont
- Texas de Brazil in Schaumburg
- Dunkin Donuts- select stores with reduced hours
- Starbucks-select locations
- Francesca’s various locations
Looking to see holiday lights on Christmas? Check out our Best Christmas Lights in Chicagoland guide. Or, check out our Kidlist Holiday Guide for Chicago’s western suburbs.
