# The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party — Chicago Children's Theatre > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 (+13 more dates) · 9:30 AM - Where: Chicago Children's Theatre — Pritzker Family Studio Theatre, 100 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 - Ages: Ideal for Ages Up to 8 - Price: Lap seat tickets for children 18 months and under are available for $13.00 per show plus fees - Organizer: Chicago Children's Theatre - Official page: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34957/production/1281862 - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party-chicago-children-s-theatre--listing-c49066129b2f05dafc7fa3d9 ## About Chicago Children's Theatre brings back The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party, an interactive trunk-and-puppet show with original music, as part of its 2026–2027 season. Storytellers combine Beatrix Potter's narration with gentle interactive moments that invite young watchers to join in. This year's stories are listed as The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of the Tailor of Gloucester, The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse and The Tale of Peter Rabbit. After each show, families go to the lobby to play with the puppets, take pictures with the cast and share a holiday party with treats. Performances are in the Pritzker Family Studio Theatre at the theatre's West Loop home, 100 S. Racine Ave. The show opens December 5; public performances are at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., with an added 2 p.m. show on some dates, through December 30. The theatre calls it ideal for ages up to 8 and gives a run time of 75 minutes, subject to change. Lap seats for children 18 months and under cost $13 per show plus fees and are reserved by phone or bought at the box office on the day. ## Similar picks in Chicago - [Merry, Merry Chicago! — Chicago Symphony Orchestra holiday concert](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/merry-merry-chicago-chicago-symphony-orchestra-holiday-concert--listing-9d8b69cc81af57b4f46feb7e) — Dec 18 – Dec 23 · Chicago Symphony Center (Orchestra Hall) · From $49 · checked Oct 27. Merry, Merry Chicago!, a Chicago Symphony Orchestra holiday tradition, plays Symphony Center from December 18 to 23, 2026. 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