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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

Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Enjoy storytime, activities, and holiday cheer with Mrs. Claus! Brought to you by Party Like a Princess.

Free
Event Series 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

Super Saturday: Music and Dance from Around the World with Chicago Cossacks

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

All ages. Chicago Cossacks is a Ukrainian music and dance ensemble that showcases formally trained musicians with traditional instruments and dance from around the world. Their music highlights a variety...

Free

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...

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
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
Event Series 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...

Free
Event Series Train Museum Open House

Train Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville

Come to Veteran’s Park and explore the Bensenville Train Museum! The train will be open one Saturday per month with drop-in hours from noon to 4 p.m. Explore the history...

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

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
Event Series 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

Winter Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.

Free

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
Event Series Live Nativity

Live Nativity

Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 IL-25, Oswego

Oswego Presbyterian Church has a Live Nativity Fri, Dec 15 and Sat, Dec 16, 6-8pm. Come anytime to see the performance, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, pet the animals and...

Free
Event Series Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Poplar Creek Church 300 E Schick Road, Bartlett

Come see the Christmas story come to life on December 15th and 16th from 7pm-8:30pm! Drive through and experience beautiful scenes with real actors that tell the story of our...

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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