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Drive or Walk Through Holiday Lights
December 9
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until January 9, 2022
Various Locations
IL
United States
You can find all of the best Christmas lights in the suburbs with addresses, photos and a map on our Where to Find the Best Christmas Lights Guide. Take a drive or walk through the beautiful light displays!
Find out more »Stroll Through Holiday Walks
December 9
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until December 31, 2021
Various Locations
IL
United States
‘Tis the season to get outside and celebrate the holidays. Store-front windows filled with snowmen, reindeer lining the streets, elves hidden in downtown shops, and rows of beautifully-decorated trees fill your neighborhood parks. Find all the details at in our Stroll Through These 2021 Winter and Holiday Walks list.
Find out more »Explore Immersive Experiences and Special Exhibits
December 9
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until January 31, 2022
Various Locations
IL
United States
There are a lot of fun and interesting new exhibits open to enjoy! We rounded up each new temporary exhibit and immersive experience at several museums, zoos, and more so you can see what they have to offer… all in our New Exhibits and Immersive Experiences at Local Attractions list
Find out more »Enjoy a Live Theater Performance
December 9
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until January 31, 2022
Various Locations
IL
United States
We’re thrilled to share all of the upcoming kid-friendly productions happening in Chicagoland this fall and winter season in our Kid-Friendly Theater Guide. Wanting to find seats for a special holiday performance? Head to our 2021 Guide to Nutcracker and Holiday Theater!
Find out more »9:30 am
Cookies and Cocoa
December 9, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Impact Dance Studio,
6475 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL 60525 United States
Countryside, IL 60525 United States
Free
Join us at our Countryside studio for music, dancing, holiday treats, and photos with Santa! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
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Free Day at The Art Institute of Chicago
December 9, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Monday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until December 18, 2021
The Art Institute of Chicago,
111 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603 United States
Chicago, IL 60603 United States
Free
Admission will be free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays) November 29–December 17, 2021, and January 3–March 17, 2022. To receive free admission tickets, Illinois residents must reserve them online in advance. Resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided.
Find out more »5:00 pm
Holiday Express
December 9, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until December 19, 2021
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday and Friday, repeating until December 19, 2021
$8
The magic is on for Holiday Express 2021! Join us each week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until December 19. Bring the family for a magical and memorable experience – just like visiting the North Pole! Blackberry Farm is a winter wonderland amid thousands of twinkling lights, festive holiday decorations and happy holiday music....
Find out more »Santa’s Naperville Workshop
December 9, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until December 23, 2021
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until December 23, 2021
Naperville Riverwalk,
175 W Jackson
Naperville, IL 60540
Naperville, IL 60540
$10
Santa is Coming to Town To Work in One of His Remote Workshops and you’re Invited to Visit! Registration is required. Cost is per family. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
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Santa Paws Pictures
December 9, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
IL
United States
$15 – $20
Dress up your pooch for a picture-perfect photo shoot! Santa will be dressed in red from head to toe, and his jolly elves will take a picture of you and your pup on his lap. Don't forget your camera to snap a few pictures to keep for yourself. Registration is required. You will receive a...
Find out more »Holiday Wagon Ride
December 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lake Katherine,
7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463 United States
Palos Heights, IL 60463 United States
$12
Get in the holiday spirit by enjoying a wagon ride to look at the neighborhood lights and decorations. Finish off your evening with a craft & a hot beverage.
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