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Hanukkah Tunes for Tots

Tiny Tots Inc. 2603-2611 N Halsted Street, Chicago

Let's extend the Hanukkah celebrations a little longer this year with jBaby! Join us Sunday, December 17th at Tiny Tots for the best Hanukkah jam session with Mr. Jeremy and...

$10
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
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

Santa Paws

Pet Wants Naperville 630 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville

Pet photos with Santa AND the Grinch at Pet Wants Naperville. Pictures are free. We will also have Chicago Cardio Canine (mobile dog gym) and Barkit-Out (dog trainer) present during...

Free
Event Series Sundays with Santa

Sundays with Santa

Batavia Boardwalk Shops 114 E. Wilson Street, Batavia

Running November 26 - December 17.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Holiday Ice Show and Skate with Santa

Edge Ice Arena 735 East Jefferson Street, Bensenville

Join skaters from the Bensenville Edge's Learn to Skate and Competitive Figure Skating programs in this fun annual event for the whole family. HOLIDAY ICE SHOW –12:00 pm Show admission...

$4 – $12

Posada, Stories, and Crafts

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora

Join us on Sunday, December 17th between noon and 4pm at Center Stage in the Fox Valley Mall. We will have all type of fun activities for your children. Children...

Free

Pokemon Party

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

Join us to celebrate everything Pokémon at our Pokémon Party! Learn the Pokémon card game, enjoy some Pokémon themed crafts and compete in a Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Tournament. Feel free to...

Free
Event Series Santa’s House

Santa’s House

Downtown St. Charles IL

Santa has returned to the North Pole to get his sleigh ready for Christmas Day, but don't worry! He'll be back next year from November 25th through December 23rd. He...

Free

Holiday Concert

Prairie Lakes Theater 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines

Please join the DPPD Community Concert Band for our annual holiday concert. $10 adults, $8 seniors and students.

$8 – $10

Live Nativity

First Congregational Church of Western Springs 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs

Our live nativity tradition continues starting at 3:30PM and — yes! — you will be able to pet the animals. At 4PM, we’ll sing Christmas carols accompanied by a brass...

Free

Photos with Santa

Trinity Episcopal Church (Wheaton) 130 N West Street, Wheaton

Come to Trinity Episcopal in Wheaton and get your family pictures with Santa and spend time together doing crafts and Christmas themed activities. RSVP requested.   For information on more...

Free
Event Series Christmas in the Commons

Christmas in the Commons

Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox

The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the Village Commons. Christmas in the Commons will...

Free

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