It wasn't long ago that the main "pop-ups" of the holiday season were jack-in-the-boxes and pop-up books. Now, there's a more adult way to get your pop-up on, and it's taking over Illinois this season. At these four bars in Chicago and beyond, you'll find the perfect place to raise a glass at a Christmas pop-up bar with your friends and loved ones and party like you're elves who just finished making their last present of the season.

1. Frosty’s Christmas Bar

Most pop-ups on this list take over popular bars to make a seasonal scene. Frosty's Christmas Bar literally takes it to the next level by capturing three hotel floors. Come and explore the many levels of Christmas cheer. This event is open for a limited 6-week period! This festive venue boasts four bars spread across three floors, including two vibrant dance floors. Be enchanted by life-size nutcrackers and charming Santas and elves, all set against a backdrop of continuous holiday tunes.

This is a real place to elevate your pop-up game. Frosty's Christmas Bar is a real treat this holiday season!

Frosty's is located at 809 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.

2. Home Alone Christmas Pop Up / Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights

The Home Alone Christmas Pop Up takes over the beloved Cortland's Garage for holiday nights to (hopefully) remember. Their specialty drink and food menu for the season is bountiful, and their menus are beautifully illustrated. You’ll find plenty of fun holiday cocktails on their menu. This one promises to be an excellent pop up Christmas bar.

The Home Alone Christmas Pop Up is located at 1 North Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights, Illinois.

3. Santa's Christmas Bar and Cantina / Rubi Agave

If you're looking for winter cheer outside of Chicago city limits never fear. Rubi Agave in Homer transforms from a vibrant tequila and whiskey bar to Santa's village overnight to serve you the holidays right. This Christmas pop up bar is a must-see!

Santa's Christmas Bar is located at 12622 W 159th St, Homer Glen, IL 60491.

4. Eight Crazy Nights / The Gray Stone Tavern

Of course, Christmas isn't the only winter holiday. Celebrate Hanukkah in style at Eight Crazy Nights, which inherits the Grey Stone Tavern for the winter season. Here, you'll have fantastic cocktails and bar food with a twist. However, we wouldn't necessarily recommend going in a row all eight days. Try this one if you love holiday bars Chicago!

Eight Crazy Nights is located at 3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.

The next time someone asks you what's poppin' this Christmas, the answer won't just be the chestnuts roasting over the open fire or the crackle of logs. You can report back from the premier pop-ups in the state and pride yourself on a holiday done right.

Meanwhile, check out the websites for these bars at the following links: Frosty's, Home Alone Christmas Pop Up, Santa's Cantina, and Eight Crazy Nights. 

What bars do you love that transform during the Christmas season? Leave us a comment with your favorite picks! Looking for more Christmas lights? Check out these great spots to see Christmas lights in Illinois.

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