Experience Winter
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center 12545 W 111th St, LemontBring the family and enjoy a trail hike with a naturalist. Weather dependent.
Free
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Events Calendar
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NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest
NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, YorkvilleJoin us for this fun-filled, FREE family event! All neighborhood NCG locations will be participating and TICKETS ARE FREE! NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to one regular show each day...
Free
HO-HO-Home Visit with Santa
Various Locations ILOne of our most popular events is back for the holidays! 💚A personalized visit with Santa 🎄30 minutes of holiday cheer to get everyone in the spirit, right from the...
$275
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonHo, Ho, Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Downtown Wheaton this holiday season, and they want to see you! This is the perfect time to take a picture with Santa...
Free
Meet Santa at ABT Electronics
ABT Electronics 1200 N Milwaukee Avenue, GlenviewThis holiday season, bring your family and friends to meet Santa at the Atrium! Enjoy a magical experience and create lasting memories with a free photo opportunity with Santa Claus....
Free
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long GroveCarriage 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
Santa’s House
Downtown St. Charles ILSanta 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
Holly Trolley Storytime
Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, ElmhurstJoin Kids' Library staff on the Elmhurst Holly Trolley for a rollicking seasonal storytime! The ride will begin at the trolley stop on the corner of York and Park.
Free
Living Nativity
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Elgin) 357 Division Street, Unit #3, ElginAll are welcome to this special event outside in the side yard of the church. Hear the story of Jesus, meet some real animals, and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies...
Free
Christmas in the Commons
Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New LenoxThe 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
Winter Fireworks
Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, ChicagoNew 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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