Boredom Busters
Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, PalatineEnjoy dinosaur puzzles, games, and coloring pages on the activity tables in the Youth Area. Grades 1 and up. Drop in.
Free
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Domino Free Build
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesChallenge yourself to learn new building techniques and test our domino accessories. Stop by anytime during the program to build. Our room will be open to builders to explore our...
Free
Cardboard Adventure
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardDrop-in event for families with children of all ages. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!
Free
Marble Roller Coasters
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontBuild a marble roller coaster as a family with the provided supplies. Make it tall, fast, or upside downβyou decide!
Free
Fantastical Fall Forest
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, ChicagoYou're invited to gather in our ribbon forest! See, feel, touch, and hear all about what makes you and your community special. Leave with a sparkling surprise!
Included in general admission
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkStart your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Free
Book Bingo
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., BataviaBring the whole family for Bingo at the Library. We'll have Bingo prizes available for children and adults. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Free
Friday Family Features
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park RidgeSchool's out, the relatives have left, the dishes are (mostly) done, now what? Family movie time at the Library, of course! Inside Out 2. Drop in.
Free
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...
Skating in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontRosemontβs 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
Ornaments for the Wilder Park Tree
Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., ElmhurstFor Families. Make two ornaments, one to add to the Library's holiday tree in Wilder Park, and one to take home! Drop in. No registration required.
Free
Holiday Walk at the Library
Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen EllynBefore you head to downtown Glen Ellyn for holiday festivities, come to the library! Enjoy activities for the whole family with music from Music Institute of Chicago Virtuoso Strings, Bellas...
Drop-in Cardmaking
Hoffman Estates Branch 1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman EstatesDrop in to make a card with available supplies.
Free
Annual Turkey Trot Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River ForestREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Walk off that extra helping of turkey and stuffing on this annual post-holiday walk.
Free
Cardboard Adventure
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardDrop-in event for families with children of all ages. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!
Free
Puzzle Party
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, BarringtonJigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: bring your friends or make new ones as you put together one of our puzzles in this casual social event. Register.
Free
Storytime with the Gingerbread Librarians
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveRun, run, as fast as you can, to hear some stories about the Gingerbread Man! Doors open for storytime at 3:15 p.m. Immediately following storytime, head to the Tree Lighting...
Free
Boredom Busters
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington HeightsUse the Kids' Tinker Cart to make the project of your dreams. Drop in for a variety of open ended activities. Caregiver required.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove VillageSTORYTIME WITH THE BOARD (NEW) 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Village Hall Room E Join us for Storytime with the Board, a festive...
Free
Holiday Tree Lighting
North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington HeightsKick off the holiday season with the Arlington Heights Park District and the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission at our annual tree lighting ceremony! Enjoy holiday-inspired music and...
Free
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers GroveJoin friends, family and neighbors at the Main Street Train Station to kick-off the holiday season. Santa will be part of the festivities, along with music from the District 99...
Free
Journey to Bethlehem
Faith United Presbyterian Church 6200 167th Street, Tinley ParkEver wonder what the REAL story is behind Jesus' birth? Come out to our FREE live walk-through nativity where we take you on a Journey to Bethlehem to meet the...
Free
Holiday Homecoming
Downtown St. Charles ILSt. Charles Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest's most spectacular holiday events. Come to the most magical celebration to kick off your holiday season with the Lighting of the...
Free
Holiday Walk
Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen EllynCelebrate the holiday season in downtown Glen Ellyn as Santa lights the Christmas tree. 5:00pm - Families can begin gathering on Main Street. 5:45 - 7:45pm - Toy soldier stiltwalker...
Free
Wheaton Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, WheatonThe tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights, music, and community Downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at...
Free
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, SchaumburgVisit with Santa, caroling, entertainment, and refreshments. Free Admission. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa and Holiday Walks and...
Free
Live Nativity
First Presbyterian Church (Glen Ellyn) 550 North Main Street, Glen EllynHeading to the downtown tree lighting? Capture the wonder of the season at the First Pres Live Nativity. Just steps away from downtown enjoy live animals, cocoa and cookies. This...
Free
Holiday Parade of Lights
Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, NapervilleThe Rotary Club of Naperville is hosting the 2024 Parade of Lights in partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance. The parade will travel through the heart of downtown Naperville on...
Free
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