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Breakfast with Santa

Scene75 Entertainment Center 460 S Weber Road, Romeoville

And he's looking to have a WHOLE LOT of UNLIMITED FUN! Get tickets to Breakfast with Santa today and enjoy a piping hot breakfast, meet the big man himself, enjoy...

$12.99 – $29.99
Event Series Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Sheila Ray Adult Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village

Get into the holiday spirit while shopping at our annual Holiday Bazaar! Bring the whole family for a photo opportunity with the Grinch on Sat, Dec 2 from 10-12pm! The...

Free

Snacks and Stories with Santa

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Join us for a merry morning with activities, story time and snacks with Santa! *Please bring your own camera. All ages. Limited seating. Registration required by 11/27.   For information...

Free

Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch

Kiddie Academy Bolingbrook 540 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, ornament making, a visit from the grinch and activities at our child care center.   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

Santa’s Pajama Jam

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Santa's Pajama Jam is back! Make magical memories with the family as you visit Santa and gear up for the holiday season with a day of free, fun activities at...

Free

Pet Photos with Santa

Happy Dog Barkery 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove

No registration required. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption. Photos will take place at the Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main...

Winter Fair in the Square

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines

Shop your way through the indoor artisan market featuring local makers and hop on a trolley to experience a historic tour of the City with the Des Plaines History Center...

Free

Brookfield Holiday Celebration

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Come out and celebrate with Santa early for a delicious brunch served at our local VFW. We will have crafts, games and pictures with Santa from...

Spirit of Giving and the Workshop of Goodwill

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook

Join Us for the United Way of Will County Spirit of Giving Event, Partnering with the Promenade Bolingbrook. The much-awaited Spirit of Giving event is back, and it’s time to...

$5

Barrington Holiday Festivities

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington

Holiday Visits w/ Santa Barrington’s White House 11 AM – 2 PM Bring the entire family and get a picture-perfect photo with Santa! Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House! As...

Gingerbread Party

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Run, run, run as fast as you can and come to our gingerbread party! We will have crafts, games, hot chocolate and photo opportunities in front of holiday themed backdrops....

Free

Pictures with Santa

Eagle Brook Country Club 2288 Fargo Boulevard, Geneva

RSVP for The John Garry Team Pictures with Santa  Please let us know you'll be there! Eagle Brook Country Club - 2288 Fargo Blvd. Geneva, IL  Saturday, December 2nd  12:30pm-3pm...

Free

Meet the Grinch

Wheaton Nurseries 626 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton

Come meet The Grinch! β€’FREE EVENTβ€’ πŸ“Έ Take a photo (bring your camera) β˜•οΈ Grab a hot cocoa & cotton candy from Poupeepuf πŸ”₯ Hang out by the fire πŸ›οΈ...

Free

Eastern European Culture Fair

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

All ages. Explore the multicultural identity of Eastern Europe. Belarus, Hebrew, Russia and Ukraine heritage will be shared by members of the Krug Community Circle during this family event. Drop...

Free

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa and The Grinch

Kiddie Academy Darien 1502 75th Street, Darien

Kiddie Academy of Darien welcomes Santa & The Grinch for cookies and cocoa! You can look forward to: Photo opportunities with Santa & The Grinch Ornament Making Hot Cocoa Bar...

Free

Santa at the Creamery

Creamery 15112 S Bell Road, Homer Glen

We are proud to work with Princess Fairytale Parties to bring you a whole season of Characters at the Creamery! No tickets required.    For information on more events like this,...

Free

Beyblade Tournament

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Play with our Beyblades (spinning top toys) and have a friendly competition to see whose toy will spin the longest.

Strollin’ to the Stable

Grace Pointe Church 1320 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville

We are so excited for this year’s annual family event! All are welcome to join us on December 2nd from 4-7 pm. We will have all the favorites like horse-drawn...

Jingle Bell Jubilee at Helen Plum Library

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Get in the Jubilee spirit with the Library from 4–8pm! We’ll have a wintery photobooth and holiday lights glasses (while supplies last), as well as appearances by your favorite snowy...

Free

Tree Lighting

Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Kick off the 2023 Winter Walk! Countdown, Santa, Vendors, Displays, and MORE!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Ben’s Bubbles Show

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

Join us the evening of La Grange’s Holiday Walk for Ben's Bubble Show, a unique, visual delight! See mind-boggling bubble sculptures, giant bubbles, smoke bubbles, people inside bubbles and much...

Free
Event Series Winter Fireworks

Winter Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

New for the winter season! Navy Pier’s free dazzling Award-Winning fireworks display will now feature Saturday shows this winter! Get cozy on the Pier and enjoy the spectacular winter display....

Free

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