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Winter Break-Out Adventure

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

School is out! Join us for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing hikes, tracking, shelter building and other winter activities.

Free

The Shortest Day Party

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Let's welcome back the sun today on the winter solstice. Together we'll enjoy music and a story, and we'll hand-roll beeswax candles to cheerfully light the short days of winter....

Free
Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

Celebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as...

Free

Celebrate Winter Solstice

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington

Let’s light up this dark night with stories and a craft!

Free

Winter Solstice Story Time

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook

Celebrate the longest night of the year with hot chocolate and story time about animals in winter. Be sure to bring a plush-animal friend to snuggle with. Pajamas are encouraged!...

$7 – $10

Calico Critters Party

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Are you a fan of Calico Critters or other fuzzy critters? Join us for some critter fun! There will be fun activities, snacks to eat, and Bingo with many prizes...

Free

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Participate in the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for a night full of indoor crafts, cookies, and hot cocoa. The event will conclude with an outdoor hunt for candy canes under...

$10 – $15

Solstice Celebration

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

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Chase away the dark and cold with a blazing bonfire celebration at Isle a la Cache! Cozy up around the flames with hot cider while listening to...

Free

Jefferson Singers: Chorus Performance

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge

Talented singers from Jefferson Junior High will take the Woodridge Library by storm for a festive 30-minute performance. Join the chorus students for cookies and hot cocoa after the finale....

Free

Hot Chocolate Tasting

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Since the weather outside is frightful, but warm drinks are so delightful, we know just the place for you to go! We're hosting a hot chocolate tasting in partnership with...

Free

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