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Township Super Toy Drive

Hanover Township Emergency Services Station 300 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett

Drive-Thru Toy Drive Collection! Help Hanover Township Supervisor Brian McGuire fill a trailer full of new, unwrapped gifts for the township's annual Toy Drive! Accepting toys for ages newborn -...

Free

Roving Naturalists

Roving Naturalists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Roving Naturalist! On Saturdays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all...

Free

Pop-Up Performance – Amundsen String Quartet

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago

On December 16, between 11-11:45am, the CAC will feature a pop-up performance by the Amundsen High School string quartet! The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary music, bringing holiday cheer.

Included in general admission

Holiday Magic: Hot Cocoa, Mingle, and Holiday Gift Making

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

Come join us and enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season with your child! Sip an indulgent cup of cocoa while working together to make gifts for family and friends. You’ll leave with a set of handmade treasures to enjoy and share! Guidepost Montessori is proud to host this free event for the wider...

Free

Paint an Alebrije Community Art Project

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Help artist Gloria Contreras of Xicantl paint an 8 foot tall Axolotl Alebrije. This is a free activity, and all paints will be provided. This experience can only be found...

Free
Latin American Marketplace

Latin American Marketplace

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Mark your calendars, the DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting the Midwest's largest artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall from December 16 to 17. Find authentic, unique and rare items from a variety of countries south of the border. Vendors will be selling everything from hand-crafted clothing, artisan jewelry, bi-lingual literature, mouth-watering pastries and...

Free

Animal Homes Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Bring the family on a guided hike to discover where our local animals will spend the winter.

Free

Bluey Play Day

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

This episode of Bluey is called Play Day! Grab your families and join us for an afternoon of playing family games made popular by the hit TV show, "Bluey!" (Babies–Grade...

Free

Gingerbread House Contest

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Join us in the Arts & Culture Center on the main floor for our Gingerbread House Contest! Bring your creation between 11 am - 12:30 pm or stop by and...

Free

Family Matinee Movie: Abominable

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights

Are you YETI to party? Chill out and enjoy an afternoon family movie and a sweet treat. Rated PG; 97 minutes. Caregiver required.

Free

Christmas Carols of Olde England

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale

Have you ever wondered why most of our Christmas songs have a decidedly English Victorian feel to them? Discover the origin stories or your favorite carols while listening to some...

Free

Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

Presto! Holiday Concert

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg

Schaumburg’s award-winning youth orchestra teams up once again with the Schaumburg Choral Programs’ excellent ensembles for a heartwarming family concert. Classical compositions, holiday pops and contemporary works will help create...

$18 – $24

Campfire, Carols and Chestnuts

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

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Enjoy the festive season like they would have back in the day by a cozy campfire with friends and family. Enjoy hot cider or hot chocolate and...

Free

Latin American Marketplace

Latin American Marketplace

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Mark your calendars, the DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting the Midwest's largest artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall from December 16 to 17. Find authentic, unique and rare items from a variety of countries south of the border. Vendors will be selling everything from hand-crafted clothing, artisan jewelry, bi-lingual literature, mouth-watering pastries and...

Free

Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

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