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Event Series Twin Leaf Tales

Twin Leaf Tales

Hickory Knolls Discovery Center 3795 Campton Hills Rd, St. Charles

Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.

Free
Event Series Ninja Storytime

Ninja Storytime

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Join a real Ninja Squad Coach as they read a great story, then jump, roll, balance and PLAY like a NINJA! Perfect for kids 2-5 years with a grown up...

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...

Thomas the Tank Engine Party

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Choo Choo! Celebrate the beloved character Thomas the Tank Engine with crafts, games and activities all about a little train and his steam engine friends. (Babies–Age 5 with an adult)

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines

Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole...

Mrs. Claus’ Storytime

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Join us for a very special storytime featuring Mrs. Claus! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.      For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

First Friday: Holiday Walk Pre-Party

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us before the Holiday Walk in Geneva begins for crafts, face painting, and special Snow Queen guest! Come to the Library for a Holiday Walk pre-party and make a...

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale

The Christmas Walk isa time-honored family tradition and kickoff to the holiday season. Watch Santa's arrival to town, visit Santa in his Workshop, take rides on the trackless train and...

Free

Holiday Stroll

Village of Elmwood Park 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Tree lighting in front of village hall promptly at 6pm. Hot chocolate will be served from 5-7pm. Turning Point dancers will be dancing at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be provided by...

Free

Snow Much Fun

Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont

Whether there is snow or no snow, you are bound to have a fun time celebrating the frosty spirit of winter Enjoy some holiday cheer when you take selfies in...

Free

Winter Wonderland

Grant Park Recreation Center 44 W Golfview Drive, Northlake

HOLIDAY FUN! Visit Santa Claus! Free family event with inflatables, holiday-themed crafts, family bingo, free hot dogs* and sleigh rides! *While supplies last.   For information on more events like...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett

5 to 8 p.m. - Ride through downtown Bartlett in a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, the DJ spinning holiday music and the warmth from the fire pits. Grab a...

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays...

Free

Holiday Walk and Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills

The Clarendon Hills Holiday Walk kicks off with Local Merchant Shopping beginning at 5pm, and the Tree lighting at 6pm in front of Village Hall. Enjoy all that the Holiday...

Free
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 A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem

Lifespring Church 14735 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield

~Petting Zoo ~ Bethlehem Marketplace ~ Live Nativity ~ Hands-on Activities   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

$10 – $12

First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora

We're celebrating the launch of winter reading with hot cocoa cookies & more! ¡Estamos celebrando el lanzamiento de la lectura de invierno con galletas de chocolate caliente y más!

Free

Naperville Chinese Story Time

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville

The Naperville Chinese Story Time is committed to providing a vibrant community environment for children to learn Chinese and embrace the culture.

Included in general admission

Tree Lighting

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

The Village’s annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. The celebration will include performances, refreshments, and other festivities. Residents are...

Free

Navarro Farm Live Nativity

Navarro Farm 22155 S 104th Avenue, Frankfort

Join us for a Live Nativity presented by the Navarro Farm Farmers. This will be Friday, December 6th, at Navarro Farm. Doors open at 6pm. We’ll have carriage rides, a...

Christmas Walk

Downtown Geneva IL

Our annual Christmas Walk begins Christmas in Geneva with the arrival of Carolers, Santa Lucia and Santa Claus. The courthouse lawn becomes illuminated with lights, our Great Tree and North...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Each December, residents and visitors gather at the Ross Ferraro Town Center to light up the holiday tree with Santa. The Village is grateful for its partnership with the Carol...

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville

Located at the corner of Tracy Place and Warren Avenue Santa’s Arrival Parade Mayor Brummel Lighting the City Holiday Tree Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Hot Chocolate & Cookies Visit with...

Free

Holiday Celebration in the Park

Darien Community Park 7100 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien

Bundle up and join us at Community Park to celebrate The Park District’s 50th Holiday Season! We will have everything you’ll need to get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy...

Free

Claus and Paws

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester

Bring your furry,four-legged friends to have photos taken with the big man himself. Dogs and cats only please. All pets must be leashed or crated at all times.   For...

Event Series Movies in the Corner

Movies in the Corner

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

All ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. October 25: Hotel Transylvania, animated, 91 minutes, PG November 8: Wreck-it Ralph, 2012, animated, 108...

Free

Luminaria

Streamwood Village Hall 301 E Irving Park Road, Streamwood

Luminaria is scheduled for Friday, December 6 at 6:30 pm – this year marking the 40th anniversary! We need your help to accomplish this beautiful display. We are looking for...

Free

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