Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Illinois Resident Donation Day
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy free admission with a suggested household donation of $10.
Donations appreciated
50 events found.
Events Calendar
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Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisit the Volo Museum where kids 12 receive free admission with a paying adult.
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Golden December at Volo Museum
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisitors ages 55 and older will receive a FREE Platinum Pass upgrade.
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Snow Day Celebration
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate the winter season with special programming.
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Holiday Community Performances
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesEnjoy live music and dance from local community groups.
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Free Admission for Illinois Residents
The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVisit the Art Institute of Chicago for free admission.
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Holiday Open House at Cheney Mansion
Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesCelebrate the season at this annual event.
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Holiday Open House at Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit the Pleasant Home and celebrate the season.
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Swing Choir Performance
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesCelebrate the season with a live performance.
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Dog Man Party
Hinsdale Public Library 20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL, United StatesEnjoy Dog Man fun at the library. Register in advance.
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Holiday Community Performances
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesEnjoy live music and dance from local community groups.
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Video Game Club
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United StatesTry new video games or play your old favorites.
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Chabad Celebration
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin the Chabad Chanukah Celebration at Fox Valley Mall for a joyful evening of tradition, music, and community.
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Holiday Lights at the Carousel
Jack A. Claes Pavilion 1000 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, United StatesEnjoy extra festive fun at the carousel on select Thursday evenings in December.
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Mario Kart Tourney
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesJoin the racing fun at the library.
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Kris Kringle Market
Sunrise of Bloomingdale 129 E Lake St, Bloomingdale, United StatesEnjoy festive shopping at the Kris Kringle Holiday Market.
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Festival of Lights: Holiday Canvas Painting
Bloomingdale Park District Museum 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, United StatesGet creative with holiday canvas projects.
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Family Lotería
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesVisit the library for Lotería fun.
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Pokémon Club
Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United StatesVisit the library for all things Pokemon.
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Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesRace against other teams.
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Noche de Loteria
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesPlay loteria at the library.
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Quentin Road Christmas
Quentin Road Baptist Church 24126 N. Quentin Road, Lake Zurich, United StatesA live nativity performance and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance to ensure participation.
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Holiday Gift Wrapping Station
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a gift wrapping session. Register in advance.
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Sensory Supported Storytime
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for a sensory-sensitive play session.
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Paw Patrol Story Time
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin the pup pup boogie with Paw Patrol fun.
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Holly Jolly Snoozapalooza
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesRegister in advance for festive, sensory fun.
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Wild Child
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesExplore preschool nature programming with games, crafts, and more.
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ARTstravaganza
Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United StatesMake a mess at the library.
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NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest
NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movie showings throughout December.
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Kids Free Admission with Purchase of Any Adult Admission
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisit the Volo Museum where kids 12 receive free admission with a paying adult.
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Golden December at Volo Museum
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesVisitors ages 55 and older will receive a FREE Platinum Pass upgrade.
$24.95 -
Holiday Dance Party
Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United StatesCome dressed for festive fun.
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Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a storytime about animals.
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Social Emotional Learning Storytime
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United StatesVisit the museum for an extra special storytime included in general admission.
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Jingle Bell Gym Jam with Santa
Big Gymnastics 16W110 83rd Street, Burr Ridge, IL, United StatesRun, jump, climb, and celebrate the season with Santa. Register in advance.
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Homeschool Huddle: Holiday Hoopla
Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United StatesMeet with other homeschool families for festive fun.
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Live Holiday Caroling
JW Marriott Chicago 151 W Adams St, Chicago, United StatesVisit the JW Marriott Chicago for festive music and holiday cheer.
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Reptile Rodeo
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesVisit the library to meet snakes and reptiles.
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Holiday Olympics
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United StatesJoin the holiday fun.
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Ballerina Nutcracker Reading with Allegro
Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United StatesJoin Senior dancers from Allegro Academy for a special storytime.
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Time Warp Express Jolly Trolley Adventure To Save Santa
Volo Museum 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, United StatesAn immersive adventure that combines your favorite classic holiday activities with an exciting twist: a trolley ride through time to save Santa!
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Holiday Express
Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United StatesBlackberry Farm transforms with twinkling lights, holiday decorations and holiday music. Kids can ride the Holiday Express train and take a hay wagon ride. There will be crafts, a reindeer food bar, story readings of holiday classics and a special visit with Santa.
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Festival of Lights: Holiday Crafts
Bloomingdale Park District Museum 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, United StatesVisit the museum for a special crafting session.
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Lemont Tractor Club Holiday Rides
Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United StatesEnjoy a 15-minute tractor ride to see the lights.
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Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Millenium Park 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, United StatesBundle up and belt out songs in celebration of Chicago’s diverse holiday traditions in Millennium Park’s Wrigley Square on Fridays, December 6, 13, and 20. Each week features a local...
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Festival of Lights: Trent James Holiday Magic Show
Bloomingdale Park District Museum 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, United StatesVisit the museum for a holiday magic show.
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Winter Lights Walk
Willow Pond Park (Willowbrook) Plainfield Rd and Adams St, Willowbrook, IL, United StatesWhile the lights are on every night, these nights are filled with extra festive fun.
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Solstice Celebration
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesExplore how past cultures celebrated, feasted, and honored the season. Register in advance.
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Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United StatesWhile the holiday lights run from December 7, 2025 to January 5, 2026, the dates listed above have Santa visits. Visitors can enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, as well as see a show with holiday characters. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
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Winter Solstice Night of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesStroll through the candle-lit path. Register in advance.
Free
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