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Breakfast with Santa

Faith United Methodist Church (Downers Grove) 432 59th Street, Downers Grove

Breakfast with Santa is Faith UMC's annual event where families are invited to have free breakfast, take pictures with Santa, play Bingo, and do arts and crafts. It's a time...

Free

Holiday Gift Show

Rainbow Falls Waterpark and Community Center 200 Rev Morrison Boulevard, Elk Grove Village

Crafters, DYIers and Small Business Owners will display their talents at our Holiday Gift Show. Shop up to 30 vendors showcasing items for home decor, jewelry, accessories and dozens of...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder...

Included in general admission

Holiday Fun with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora

Join the Grinch and Cindy Lou for cocoa & cookies, singing and story time, crafts, and Whoville Bingo! Fun for the whole family at the Vaughan Center.   For information...

$12

Kids’ Corner Crafts

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville

We’re going to craft like yesteryear! Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to add to our paper chain decoration, make two different crafts and challenge each other...

Free

Winter Community Resources Event

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

Please join us for a community resource fair, attendees will be able to receive new coats (youth sizes only, while supplies last) and other items such as hats, gloves, etc....

Free

Winter Fest

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates

It’s a family favorite! Celebrate the season at a fun event that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Bundle up and join us for a very special...

Holiday Nature Crafts

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook

Deck the halls with nature-inspired trim. For one day only, our craft room will be transformed into a holiday workshop. Drop in any time during business hours to enjoy holiday...

Free

Sleigh Rides, Reindeer on Parade, and Santa

Prairie Path and Spring Road 483 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst

Come join us for the first Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Elmhurst! Enjoy festive Christmas Carols. Santa Claus arriving aboard a fire engine! The Christmas Tree will be lit after...

Free

Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Bartlett Bartlett

Join a fun filled day of supporting local businesses and sampling cocoa beverages -- some hot, some cold and even some for those 21 years and older. Get $10 tickets...

Holiday Art and Craft Market

Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook

Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission. No registration.

Free

Tech Zoo: Zoológico de tecnología

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect

Try a virtual reality headset, send robots on a mission, and explore other gadgets in this zoo of wild technology. No registration required. For all ages. This in-person program will...

Free
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and...

$5

Holiday Family Fun

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us Saturday, December 9th from 1-3pm for some holiday fun! Enjoy face painting, balloon sculptures, holiday crafts for kids and a...

Free

Taylor Swift Fan Fun

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Calling all Swifties! School-aged students through adult Taylor Swift fans are welcome to drop by and make Taylor Swift-inspired crafts including friendship bracelets, wearable buttons, and bookmarks just in time...

Free

Silvertones Present: Christmas Memories

Wheaton Park District Community Center 1777 S. Blanchard Rd., Wheaton

Join the Silvertones as they take you on a walk down memory lane, reminiscing of Christmases past. Holiday carols and heartwarming classics will be beautifully presented, highlighting the many reasons...

$8 – $10

Winter Fest at Oak Brook

Guidepost Montessori (Oak Brook) 1745 w. 22nd Street, Oak Brook

Please Join us for a Winter Fest at Guidepost Montessori at Oak Brook! Enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season with your child. Event will include a Cookie Decorating...

Free

Tower of Hanoi Puzzle Challenge

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Make your own Tower of Hanoi puzzle, then work with others to try to solve it.

Free

Music and Memories | Oak Park Arms

Oak Park Arms 408 S. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park

You are invited to sing, dance, and celebrate Chanukah at Music & Memories with JUF Young Families! We look forward to making new friends with a concert and song session....

$5
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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