Winter Fest
Royalty West Banquets 8675 Archer Avenue, Willow SpringsFor information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
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Wheaton French Market
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonFresh flowers, artisan foods, music. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.
Free
Saturday Stay and Play
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaBring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing...
Free
Nature Discovery Days
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, NapervilleDiscover the owls that live in our area year-round and the ones that might visit during the winter months. Investigate the amazing adaptations owls possess to hunt at night, play...
Free
Dinovember LEGO Play
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesDrop in anytime between 9:30am-4pm to celebrate Dinovember! Take a trip back millions of years. Play with dinosaurs and create a thrilling Jurassic world with our colorful LEGO building blocks.
Free
Supported Storytime
Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, GenevaSupported Storytime is for children with disabilities who need sensory, visual, or communication support.
Free
Commemorative Day: Native American Heritage Month
Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., ChicagoFor thousands of years, the place now known as Chicago was a thriving center of Indigenous life. Potawatomi people lived on and took care of the land until they were...
Included in general admission
Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South HollandJoin us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
Free
Sea Scout Ship 1926 Holiday Bazaar
Northwestern Medicine Field 34w002 Cherry Lane, GenevaCome one, come all and support your area Sea Scouts at our annual Holiday Bazaar. This year we take over the executive suites at the Kane County Cougars Stadium to...
$2 – $20
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, RosemontMacerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...
Family Storytime and Craft
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park RidgeSaturdays are family days! Spend your morning together at the Library as we share stories and songs followed by a craft project. Drop in.
Free
Free Family Holiday Movies
Glen Art Theatre 540 Crescent Boulevard, Glen EllynJoin us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!
Free
Tiny Great Performances
DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., NapervilleTiny Great Performances™ bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects...
Included in general admission
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, ChicagoWatch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Free
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Downtown Chicago State & Lake, ChicagoFor thirty-two years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been a thrilling celebration: A day-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza. Its centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States....
Free
Skating in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontRosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago...
Free
Sensory Saturday
Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood DaleThis accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children with disabilities and their families! We will have several sensory stations to explore and enjoy together....
Free
Paws and Claus
Downtown BataviaYour pet's photo with Santa. Professional photographer Souvenir photos Treats for you and your pet Gift voucher for your next purchase For information on more events like this, check...
Movie Afternoon
Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller ParkJoin the library and enjoy a newer released movie. B.Y.O.S. -Bring your own snacks! Times posted and movie ratings may vary.
Free
Super Saturday Storytime
Warrenville Public Library 28W751 Stafford Place, WarrenvilleEnjoy stories, songs, finger plays and a simple craft on the weekend. No registration required. Crafts available while supplies last.
Free
T-Rexplorers: Dinosaur Discovery
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesGet kids excited about science and nature! Meet Ranger the T-Rex outside the Library at 1:45 p.m. See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it’s like...
Free
CheckMates Meetup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount ProspectJoin other chess fans for a mini lesson and guided instruction to sharpen your skills, or just stop by for a match! Best for ages 7-17; children ages 11 and...
Free
Light Up The Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontRosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23rd Visitors can enjoy ice...
Free
What’s On The Menu?
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, NorthbrookJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free
Bone Appétit
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River ForestJoin us during feeding time to learn about Trailside’s outdoor animal ambassadors. Available in both English and Spanish.
Free
Winter Festival
Royalty West Banquets 8675 Archer Avenue, Willow SpringsSanta, food, gifts for kids, free event. Fireworks in front of Village Hall at 7:30pm. 3:00-4:00pm (special needs only), 4:00 - 7:30pm.
Free
Woodridge Winterfest at the Woodridge Public Library
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeEnjoy festive live holiday music, a children’s craft, and meet-and-greets inside the library with Anna, Elsa, and Rudolph. FREE LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: 4:30 p.m. Live Music: Guitarist & Singer John Boda...
Free
Woodridge Winterfest
Woodridge Village Hall 5 Plaza Drive, WoodridgeJoin The Village of Woodridge, Curated Collections Events, the Woodridge Public Library, the Woodridge Park District, and the Woodridge Special Events Committee for a spectacular evening featuring a dazzling tree-lighting...
Free
Friendship Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman EstatesFor information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.
Free
Splish Splash Family Night
Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, AuroraCome and join us for a splashtastic family night. Enjoy a night of water slides, our awesome inflatable obstacle course, splash zones, zero entry pool, music and more. A Thanksgiving...
$10 – $17
Anna and Elsa Meet-and-Greet
Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, WoodridgeDrop-in for an exciting meet-and-greet with beloved characters Anna and Elsa inside the Library! No registration required. This special event is part of the Woodridge Winterfest. Don't miss this enchanting...
Free
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