REGISTER IN ADVANCE Come to Pelican Harbor to see Parkie this holiday season. Parkie will be perched in a large gift box for group photos. Once you have seen Parkie,...
Explore natural wonders. Ages 8 & up.
Come visit the animals before Christmas! Hayrack rides will be running! Guests can visit with Santa, enjoy complimentary refreshments and roast a marshmallow! Admission is $10/person for ages 2+ No...
Reservations at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Includes 3 crispy tenders, cup of fruit, sweet potato or regular fries, scoop of ice cream with sprinkles. Bring your camera for a photo...
All Aboard the HOLLY TROLLEY! Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley is back for the holidays! The City of Elmhurst is excited to announce the Explore Elmhurst Trolley is back for the...
Matinee showing begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec 17th. DOORS OPEN AT 10AM. Arrive Early to insure your seat at this POPULAR EVENT
Join us every Saturday at 11 am for cartoons and cereal! Each month, we'll be watching something different: September: School House Rock November: Children's cartoons (TBD) December: Short films for...
Make a sweet gift while you munch on cookies and sip hot cocoa. Decorate a real cookie with frosting and sprinkles and decorate a cookie card with sequins and googly...
New this year to coincide with Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park, Aurora Downtown will feature a Downtown Holiday Trolley on Saturdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. from November 19 to December...
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Visit Santa on the front porch of the Historical Society for a chat about your wish list and a photo opportunity! One family per appointment please. Visits...
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Santa Spectacular at Burr Ridge Village Center. Join us for pictures with Santa at Hampton Social, live reindeer and Not Your Mama’s Hot Cocoa...
Visit us at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum to create some great holiday memories! Participants can come and get their holiday pictures taken with a snowman and a reindeer.
Doors open at 2pm. Special holiday character Meet & Greets from 2pm - 3pm and 5pm - 6pm. Frozen starts at 3:30pm and Frozen 2 starts at 6pm.
Visit with Santa, with a free gift to each Santa visitor. Displays are open to the public. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...
Battle it out with NERF! Compete in games including Capture the Flag, Team Elimination and Free-for-All Combat. Food and drink provided! You can bring your own NERF guns and protective...
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE The set for Cantigny’s version of “A Christmas Carol” is a vintage radio station. Audiences will enjoy a behind-the-scenes perspective as they watch...
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