Family Ornament Decorating
Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, WestmontCreate two wood ornaments—one for yourself and one for the Library’s Holly Days tree!
Free
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Events Calendar
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Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day
Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, BrookfieldFree admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 1 - November 26, 2024: Tuesdays and Thursdays December 2 - December 24, 2024: Mondays and Tuesdays January 3...
Free
Museum of Contemporary Art Free Day
Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, ChicagoIllinois residents receive free admission on Tuesdays. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, NorthbrookStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
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...
Pet Photos with Santa
Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, LombardOur favorite holiday tradition is back! Bring your furry friends to Yorktown Center for Pet Photos with Santa! Join us on November 19, December 3, and December 10 during all...
The Gaming Hour: Oversized Games Edition
Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, WheatonGeared for K-5. Join us for an hour of gaming! No registration required.
Free
Paws-itively Magical
Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak BrookWhether they’ve been naughty or nice, treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas. Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition that’s totally...
Just For Kids Holiday Shop
Alcott Center 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo GroveCome and let your child do their one-stop holiday shopping with us. Children will be able to come in and shop with one of our holiday helpers. Gifts will range...
Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings
Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, ChicagoOur Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer...
Free
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins Release Party
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, DarienFor grades 1–6. Celebrate the newest Dog Man book, Big Jim Begins, with games, activities, and snacks.
Free
Bear Family Story Night
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveRegister as a family and join us for stories and a craft featuring bears. Geared towards preschoolers but the whole family is welcome to attend.
Free
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