Seasonal Events
Celebrate the festive season at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel with our local events and holiday offers.
Gin-gle Bell (on the) Rocks & Mer-Brie Appetizers
Rock around the Christmas tree at Lockwood Bar for a unique dining experience and holiday cocktails. In celebration of Potter’s Chicago Burger Bar’s grand reopening this fall, stop by to enjoy a selection of burgers, homemade sauces, salads, and sweets.
Tuba Christmas
The event of the season returns on December 18th at 11:30am. The annual Tuba Christmas performance at Palmer House brings tubists from around the world inside the Grand and State Ballrooms to play classic holiday tunes. The event will consist of performances from tuba players and experienced musicians for an unforgettable holiday event.
Jingle and Mingle Holiday Parties
Tis the season to celebrate a year of success. Gather your friends and colleagues for some holiday cheer and enjoy a winter catering events package.
Reserve now for events before December 30, 2022, and take advantage of embellished party enhancements.
National Brownie Day
Almost 130 years after its creation, our hotel celebrates National Brownie Day on December 8th. Try our signature ‘Brownie Manhattan’ cocktail at Lockwood Bar, made with Palmer House FEW rye, Crème de Cacao, walnut liquor, and chocolate walnut bitters, then garnished with a brownie bite and maraschino cherry.
December 8, 2022
Festive Offers
Call Dibs on Sleigh Parking
Plan your escape to downtown Chicago and soak up the seasonal fun. Our package includes overnight accommodations, self-parking for one vehicle, and bottomless hot coffee and cocoa or iced coffee and tea.
A Magical Experience
Enjoy a magical Christmas at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel. The Magic Parlour Holiday Package includes overnight accommodation and an intimate evening of classic magic with Dennis Watkins on select dates throughout the season.