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Discover holiday magic in La Grange as we deck the halls and light up the season with festive activities and memorable experiences for everyone in the family. Marvel at magnificent...
We Warmly Welcome You to Our Holiday Season Festivities! We're inviting you to be part of this magical experience! Join us in spreading holiday cheer and making this celebration even...
Live Music - Free Photos with Santa. Free crafts table for the kids. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with...
The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club presents Pancake Breakfast with Santa. All you can eat pancakes with toppings, sausage, milk, coffee, OJ. Picture opportunity with Santa, Children's crafts, Rudolph's Reindeer Games...
City of Countryside's Annual Children's Christmas Party. Tickets may be picked up at City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm starting November 11th. Don't forget your camera to take...
Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm. November 2 - Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe November 30 -...
Spend a wintery Saturday morning doing a favorite summer activity – visiting the Oswego Country Market. Head downtown to visit some of your favorite vendors at the charming Little White...
That big guy in the red suit gets all the love, help make the Grinch’s heart grow 3 sizes and bring your furry family member for doggie pictures with the...
Bring 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...
The 33rd annual Cookie Walk & Craft Fair will be held at Journey of Hope Bartlett Campus on Saturday, 12/7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located...
Full breakfast buffet, free to Hodgkins residents. $7 for non-residents. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.
Bring the whole family and your favorite stuffed pal to enjoy seasonal music, activities, and special guests at this joyous winter festival and Mount Prospect tradition! Best for ages 10...
Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there is no better place to spend it than at NCG Cinemas! ❄️ Bring your friends and family to NCG Cinemas...
Help us welcome Mrs. Claus for crafts. Join us at the Christmas Tree in North Court, 10am for the fun. Free for Kids Club Members - Please register to hold...
We're celebrating the start of our Winter Reading Adventure with a variety of activities, music, a treat, and more! Be among the first to officially start your winter reading!
Visit Santa at the zoo! While you are there, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments and, of course, a visit...
Join us for Winterfest, a celebration of the holiday season. Take in a free holiday film at Lake Theatre, participate in the popular Cookie Walk, visit with Santa, and enjoy...
Get ready for a fun-filled family Christmas experience! Join us for a day of making meaningful memories with your children or grandchildren this season. Everyone is welcome! No admission fee...
The 2nd Annual Kris Kringle Market in Brookfield is shaping up to be a festive extravaganza that promises to outshine its inaugural year. Imagine strolling through a winter wonderland with...
Find bargains galore! Thousands of gently-used books will be available for purchase at the sale.
The Museum's holiday market will be back the first full weekend in December. You can browse through a wide variety of products from our wonderful vendors to find gifts for...
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...
A funny feast just in time for Thanksgiving! Students will draw their favorite foods in hilarious situations! Turkey-zilla! Stuffed stuffing! And mashed potatoes... IN SPAAAACE! Students will gobble this drawing...
Join us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!
Meet other parents and caregivers of newborns as we share rhymes, read a story, and play together. Live in-person. Tickets available starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
Families with Children. Registration is required. We like to make it, make it! Drop in for Makerspace Saturdays and make a cool creation. Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse ¡Ven...
Tiny 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...
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Downtown Wheaton this holiday season, and they want to see you! This is the perfect time to take a picture with Santa...
Santa will be at the Usher Park Gazebo. Please bring your camera to capture this special moment and pick up a holiday token. We will be collecting new toys for...
Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House during the Village’s Holiday Festival for a festive, family-friendly event. Join us for a festive family-friendly event at Barrington’s White House during the Village’s...
Get ready to experience the magic of the season at Hinsdale for the Holidays! This free event in Burlington Park offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy decorating gingerbread cookies,...
This holiday season, bring your family and friends to meet Santa at the Atrium! Enjoy a magical experience and create lasting memories with a free photo opportunity with Santa Claus....
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...
Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission.
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...
Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes, and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for the many...
Mark your calendars! Get ready for Jolly Jamboree on Saturday, December 7 from 12pm - 2pm. Dress up in favorite festive 'fits for holiday fun while you visit Santa! ...
Bring your entire family to Two Bostons to see Santa and grab a picture, enjoy a puppermint mocha & check out Santa’s Bag Raffle! Pictures are FREE, but donations will...
See the horses in their winter coats, and learn about the chores of a winter barn. Then warm up by the fire in the picnic area. All ages. Free. No...
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...
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...
Do you want to build a snowman? (It doesn't have to be a snowman). Come celebrate Disney's Frozen movies with music, a craft, prizes, tattoos, a photo booth, and more!...
Santa comes to visit in December at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 from 1 pm - 3 pm. ...
A holiday store just for kids! Join Elmhurst Park District at Wilder Mansion (211 S Prospect Avenue) for Santa's Workshop - a special place just for children where they can...
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...
Visit Santa in his gingerbread house at the corner of Main Street and Curtiss Street. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...
HO-HO-HO! Santa will be at Naperville Crossings on Saturday, December 7 from 1-4 PM. Will he tell you if you’re on the Naughty or Nice list? For information on...
Step back in time and visit the Historic House to experience the magic of a 'Victorian Christmas' as it might have been over 100 years ago! Admission is free, and...
Snacks with Santa (1-4PM) Santa photos, cookies, hot cocoa, entertainment. Bring a toy to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities! Village Tree Lighting (3-6PM) 2 hour live ice sculpting demo,...
Take a break from holiday stress and join Tom Malouf and his musical family as they present: “Celebrate the Season.” It is a wonderfully energetic program that is fun, and...
Step into an exciting Pokémon-themed escape room adventure! Put your skills to the test as you channel your inner Pokémon Master to find clues, solve puzzles, and unravel riddles to...
Start the holidays off with a unique experience and take on the classic Nutcracker! Chicago’s renowned A&A BALLET Company is excited to present its critically acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker. This...
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and...
Sponsored by Grand Subaru, visit Fischer Farm to enjoy the holiday lights and decorations while walking the grounds of the historic 1836 farm. Visit December 7 for unique crafts, campfires,...
Winterfest will return on December 7, 2024 from 2:00-6:00p.m. Come to Petal Porch & Petal Plaza on Prospect Street to kick off the holiday season with live entertainment, kids' activities,...
The Brookfield Holiday Celebration will start at 2pm, and culminate in the tree lighting at 6pm. There will be photo opportunities, a petting zoo, carolers, and the greatest Christmas celebrity...
Stop by the library for crafts and hot cocoa as a part of Brookfield's annual Holiday Celebration.
Jingles the Reindeer invites you to join the Lombard Park District, Village of Lombard, Lombard Chamber of Commerce, Calvary Church, Lombard Bible Church, Lombard Historical Society, Helen Plum Library, First...
Fa-la-la Lemont! Hometown Holiday is Lemont’s holly jolly celebration of Christmas cheer. Join us on Saturday, December 7 for this celebration of all things Merry and Bright. It’s the most...
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
~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.
This Free Event Features Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Depot Enjoy hot chocolate and hot apple cider Create a holiday craft and write letters to Santa in...
Celebrate the spirit of the season with an evening filled with joy and reflection at Christmas Wonder. FREE FAMILY EVENT Visit the Bethlehem Marketplace.Enjoy family activities, light snacks & more!Experience...
Enjoy beautiful music, sung by Palatine Park District’s Children’s Chorus, that will entertain all ages this holiday season. Join us for “Holiday Lights,” as our singers sparkle and shine.
Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Come enjoy fellowship and holiday cheer at the Ruggard Gazebo. Stroll along the Prairie Path and check out the community's decorated Christmas Trees....
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...
Create some lasting memories by celebrating the season in Lisle! Visit downtown Lisle on December 7, 2024 to join in holiday tradition and share the merriment! Mr. and Mrs. Claus...
Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the City’s official Tree...
Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on...
Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on...
A holly jolly holiday season is upon us and we’re kicking it off with the annual Making Spirits Bright event! Please join us on Saturday, December 7 at North Aurora...
Don your merriest apparel and join us for our annual Winter Wonderland holiday festival! Families will enjoy live entertainment, festive music, holiday train rides, cozy hot cocoa, and more fun...
Join us the evening of La Grange's Holiday Walk and experience a festive magic show presented by Pocket Circus! "Red and Green" promises a hilarious mix of surprises, laughter, and...
Start the holidays off with a unique experience and take on the classic Nutcracker! Chicago’s renowned A&A BALLET Company is excited to present its critically acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker. This...
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