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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
Event Series Santa Photos

Santa Photos

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Meet Santa Claus & Get a Free Toy*! Make lasting holiday memories! Santa’s waiting to say hello and ho ho ho! Bring your little ones for a visit, a photo,...

Free
Event Series Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during our Vintage Holidays season. Passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of our historic downtown as...

$15

Paper Bag Fairy Houses

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Stop by with your family to create light up paper bag houses, perfect for fairies or other small creatures! Supplies are limited to 50 participants.

Free

Jolly Jingle Fest

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood

Join us for a fun and family-friendly winter celebration! There will be games for kids, prizes, photo ops, food/drinks (for purchase from My Cocina food truck), and even a visit...

Free

Chanukah at Candycopia

Candycopia 717 Lake Street, Oak Park

In partnership with Temple Har Zion, join us in celebrating Chanukah with candle lighting, a Chanukah story, and of course, some candy!   For information on more events like this,...

Free

Drive Through Christmas Nativity

Immanuel Lutheran Church (Batavia) 950 Hart Road, Batavia

Add Immanuel to your holiday lights and sights list. Stop by the parking lot to drive through our nativity scenes featuring live actors and hear the true story of the...

Caroling Campfire

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

REGISTER BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE. Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family...

Free

Annual Menorah Lighting with Chabad Lincoln Park

NEWCITY 1457 North Halsted Street, Chicago

Celebrate Hanukkah at NEWCITY! Menorah Lighting | DJ Ken's Disco Party | Arts & Crafts | Jelly Donuts & Latkes | Adult Beverages Join us for a dazzling celebration of...

Free

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