Build-It STEM
Various Locations ILGet creative with our Straws® building sets and connect the straws to create buildings, shapes, or anything you can imagine. Ages 5 and up. Drop in. December 13: North Hoffman...
Free
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St. Lucia Celebration
Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago4:45 p.m. procession up Clark Street starting at the Museum 5 p.m. at the Christmas tree on Catalpa 7 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church Celebrate St. Lucia Day with Lucia...
Tall Tales and Silly Songs – Holiday
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkMusician Todd Downing is back with his Tall Tales & Silly Songs – this time with a holiday twist! Ages 0-11 — Registration required.
Free
Sensory Sensitive Cookies with Santa
Cheney Mansion 220 N Euclid Avenue, Oak ParkADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Park District of Oak Park and WSSRA welcome families with sensory issues to an evening at Cheney Mansion and a visit with Santa! Bring your camera...
$9 – $12
Nutcracker Night
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, DarienFor all ages. For over 100 years, The Nutcracker has been performed globally as a Christmas tradition. If you can't make it to a live production this year, join us...
Free
Free Pictures with Santa
Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, ItascaSanta will be at Usher Park Gazebo. Please bring your camera to capture this special moment. The Itasca Park District will collect toys for Toys for Tots and non-perishable goods...
Free
Family Game Night
Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, NapervilleWhether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, we've got something everyone will enjoy! Games vary from session to session. Caregiver participation is required. Limit 50...
Included in general admission
Taylor Swift Night
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park...Are you ready for it? Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with a listening party, crafts and snacks! Make the friendship bracelets, paint your own mirrorball, dress up as your favorite Era...
Free
Holiday Movie Night
Playhouse 38 Theatre 321 Stevens Street, Suite P, entrance in rear of building,, GenevaJoin us for a special night of holiday magic as we watch The Polar Express on the big screen! Each child will also receive a Golden Ticket! Hot chocolate will...
$15
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