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Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch 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
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont

Macerich'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...

Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont

Rosemont’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
Event Series Sundays with Santa

Sundays with Santa

Batavia Boardwalk Shops 114 E. Wilson Street, Batavia

Families visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Event Series Photos with Santa

Photos with Santa

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

Western Springs Business Association has many opportunities to see Santa this holiday season! Come meet Santa and get professional pictures with the big guy on November 30th, December 1st, 7th, and...

Event Series Santa’s House

Santa’s House

Downtown St. Charles IL

Don't miss your chance to take your picture with the one and only Santa Claus and give him your list! Visitors can meet the North Pole's most famous resident for...

Free

Horse Drawn Wagonette Ride

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Enjoy a horse drawn wagonette ride through downtown Downers Grove on Sunday, December 1st, 1-4pm. Rides depart from 1028 Curtiss Street.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Concert: John Hersey High School Dickens Carolers

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Welcome in the holiday season with a special performance of the John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers. Under the direction of Sara Michael this acapella choral group will perform...

Free

An Afternoon with The Nutcracker

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

Join members of the cast of The Nutcracker for a fun-filled afternoon of music, dance, and holiday activities! There will also be a drawing for a chance to win two...

Free

The Nutcracker Movie

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For all ages. For over 100 years, The Nutcracker has been performed globally as a Christmas tradition. If you can't make it to a live production this year, join us...

Free

Holiday Lighting Event

Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, Itasca

Save the Date! Join us for a magical evening at Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 1st, at 4 PM in Usher Park. Celebrate the season with fun for the whole...

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
Event Series Journey to Bethlehem

Journey to Bethlehem

Faith United Presbyterian Church 6200 167th Street, Tinley Park

Ever 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

Snow Stroll Down the Peppermint Path

Lisle Community Park 1825 South Short Street, Lisle

On Sunday, December 1, join us as we 'flip the switch' at 5:00pm and unveil our new Peppermint Path in Community Park! Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday songs performed by...

Free

Celebration of Lights

Batavia Riverwalk 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

Bring your family to enjoy the festive bright lights and sounds of the holiday season! Sing along to holiday tunes, welcome Santa and pay him a visit, watch the Christmas...

Free

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