BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley - Chicago

what you get:

• BYOB for a festive and fun trolley ride to take in some of Chicago's best holiday spots!
• Trolley Tour Route is subject to change based on dates and venue availability. Possible stops or sights on the tour include: Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows
• Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights - cost of admission included in ticket
• Complimentary snack before the trolley departs
• Souvenir Gift
• BYOB for 21+ on trolley
• Staff to guide the trolley
• Music, Fun, Trivia and Prizes on the Trolley!

Join us for a BYOB festive and fun trolley ride through Chicago's seasonal attractions, lighting displays and holiday landmarks.

Head to Matilda (3101 N Sheffield) for check-in, where the light display begins with Matilda's unique upside down Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling . Here you will also meet your tour guide and enjoy a complimentary snack as we prep for our gawker ride through Chicago's yuletide lights.

Bring your own beverages for the vintage trolley ride. As soon as we board the trolley our adventure begins. We'll be whisked off to see the best holiday landmarks Chicago has to offer!

Trolley tours will vary based on date and venue availability, but possible sights or stops on the tour include: Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows, Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights. Your trolley tickets includes the cost of admission to the Lincoln Park ZooLights!

After soaking in the urban winter wonderland, we'll head back to Matilda and rave about all the seasonal sparkles we just saw.

4:00-9:00pm Event Schedule

4:00-4:15pm - Check-in at Matilda

5:00pm - Trolley boards and departs Matilda

5:00-9:00pm - Trolley Tour with possible stops at Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows, Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights

9:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Matilda

5:00-10:00pm Event Schedule

5:00-5:15pm - Check-in at Matilda

6:00pm - Trolley boards and departs Matilda

6:00-10:00pm - Trolley Tour with possible stops at Christkindlmarket, The Magnificent Mile, drive by Millenium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Windows, Lincoln Park Zoo ZooLights

10:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Matilda

*Fine Print: All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. Promo codes not valid for Saturday tickets. Tickets are only valid for scheduled event date and event time. No refunds or reschedules will be provided to anyone who misses scheduled event. Event is rain, shine or snow. No refunds will be given to customers who do not attend the scheduled event due to weather. If roads are closed on the trolley route due to extreme weather and event must be cancelled customers will be contacted via e-mail. No refunds will be provided to a customer requesting a refund due to Covid or Covid concerns. Space is limited and trolleys will not be oversold or overbooked. Event is 21+. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted into the event. BYOB is for trolley ride ONLY. You may bring beverages/cooler with you to the event, but will be asked to keep all beverages stored away until we board the trolley. Coolers must be small enough to fit under the trolley bench. Duration of event is 4 hours. Trolley ride is 3 hours.

Vehicle accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Holiday Lights Trolley control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur. Holiday Lights Trolley reserves the right to change vehicles and to make alterations to the itinerary or the tour as it deems necessary.**

FAQS

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

[email protected]. Please do not call Matilda with questions regarding the event as they are only the check-in location. All BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley questions should be directed to [email protected].

How many people fit on a trolley?

Trolleys can fit 32 customers.

Can you rent the entire trolley or do a private event?

Yes! Please reach out to [email protected] for inquiries on private trolleys in Chicago.

Is the trolley heated?

Yes! The trolley is fully enclosed and heated.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

21+. The event is 21+ and no one under the age will be permitted into the event. Must have valid 21+ ID for entry.

I am a vegetarian, is there a food option for vegetarians?

Yes, there will be vegetarian options available.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring your ticket (either printed or electronic) and your ID with you to check-in.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

As long as the attendee has a ticket (either printed or electronic) it does not matter if the ticket name matches the name of the attendee.

Something has come up and I can’t make the event for the date I scheduled. Can I reschedule my ticket for a different date?

New this year we are allowing ticket transfers so attendees can change the date/time or pick-up location. Transfers are subject to availability. Ticket transfers will be available for a limited time. 90 days prior to the first event date ticket transfers will be disabled and we will no longer allow attendee ticket transfers for dates/times or locations. Please see this article for more instructions on how to transfer your ticket to a different date/time or event location. https://www.eventbrite.com/support/articles/en_US/How_To/how-to-transfer-to-a-different-event-or-ticket-type?lg=en_US

I would like to add on one more ticket for a friend, but it says the event is sold out. Can I add on just one more ticket?

Unfortunately, no. Once an event says sold out there are no more tickets available for that date. We are limited due to seating constraints on the trolley and cannot oversell the event.

Are we allowed to drink on the trolley?

Yes! The event is BYOB and you are allowed to drink on the trolley. We will have cups provided as you are not to drink out of glass on the trolley.

What time should I arrive for the event?

If you bought a 4-9pm event please arrive for check-in between 4-4:15pm. If you purchased a 5-10pm event please arrive for check-in between 5-5:15pm. If you arrive early that's okay, but we will check-in during those scheduled times.

What if I'm running late?

If you bought a 4-9pm event the trolley departs promptly at 5pm. If you purchased a 5-10pm event the trolley departs at 5pm. If you arrive to after the trolleys departure time you are welcome to take a cab, Uber or Lyft to meet up with the trolley at one of the stops.

What is your cancellation policy regarding Covid?

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. No refunds will be provided to a customer requesting a refund due to Covid or Covid concerns.

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