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Pancake Breakfast With Santa

Geneva High School Gymnasium 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva

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...

Breakfast With Santa

West Aurora High School 1201 West New York Street, Aurora

WAHS Culinary Club & SkillsUSA invites to you stop by West High on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30am to 11am, enter Door 22 or 16A for a morning filled with...

$5 – $10

Breakfast with Santa

Gower West School 7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook

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...

$7

Children’s Christmas Party

Premier Catering & Events of Countryside 6240 Joliet Road, Countryside

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...

Event Series Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot (check your local store)

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 -...

Free

Holiday Market

Downtown Oswego IL

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...

Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

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...

Free

Cookie Walk and Craft Fair

Journey of Hope Church 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett

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...

Free

Breakfast with Santa

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

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.

Free – $7

Teddy Bear Walk

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

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...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park

From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the...

Included in general admission
Event Series Play for All

Play for All

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago

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...

Free

Kids Club Holiday Event

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside

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...

Free

Winter Reading Adventure Party

Eola Road Branch 555 S Eola Road, Aurora

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!

Free

Winterfest

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates

Save the Date – This is a FREE event! Heparks’ Star Dance Academy Performers Games with Prizes Cookie Making Station Ice-less Skate Rink Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride S’mores over Campfire Community...

Free
Event Series Santas Craft Corner

Santas Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton

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...

$20

Winterfest and Cookie Walk

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

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...

Oh What Fun: Christmas Party

Christ Church Oak Brook 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook

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...

Free

Brookfield Kris Kringle Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

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...

Free
Event Series Julmarknad

Julmarknad

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

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...

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...

Baby Play Date

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst

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.

Free
Event Series Makerspace Saturday

Makerspace Saturday

Berwyn Public Library 2701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn

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...

Free
Event Series Tiny Great Performances

Tiny Great Performances

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

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...

Included in general admission

Holiday Open House

Barrington's White House 145 W Main Street, Barrington

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...

Free
Event Series Santa Photos

Photos with Santa

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Snap a Photo with Santa! Ho, ho, ho! Santa is coming to Geneva Commons! Get a photo with the jolly old elf while you’re holiday shopping. Join him at the...

Free
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 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

Jolly Jamboree

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

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!  ...

Free

Pictures with Santa Paws

Two Bostons Pet Boutique 103 W. Jefferson, Naperville

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...

Free

Horsin’ Around Days at Danada

Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton

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...

Free
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...

Winter Wonderland

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

On December 7th, Santa will be arriving by fire truck to our Tower Green at 12:30pm for some festive fun! There will be a live ice sculpture, petting zoo, covered...

Free

Disney’s Frozen Party

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

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!...

Free
Event Series Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

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.  ...

Free

Santa and a Movie at the Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, including photos, holiday cheer, and a special screening of Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. Free and Open to All!   For information on...

Free

Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion

Wilder Mansion 211 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst

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...

Free
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

Santa is Coming to Town

Naperville Crossings 2832 Illinois Route 59, Naperville

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...

Free

Village of Berkeley Holiday Events

Various Locations IL

Join the entire Village of Berkeley as we kick off the holiday season! Three separate events in the Village will take place on December 7th to help get you ready...

Free

Victorian Christmas

Historic House 311 Windy Point Drive, Glendale Heights

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...

Free
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith...

$5

Winter Wonderful Fest

Various Locations IL

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,...

Celebrate the Season

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

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...

Free

Pokemon Escape Room – FULL

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville

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...

Free

Snow Princesses

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard

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...

Free

Farmside Christmas

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville

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,...

Free

Roselle Winterfest

Petal Plaza (Roselle) 31 S Prospect Street, Roselle

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,...

Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

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...

Free

Hot Cocoa and Crafts at the Library

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Stop by the library for crafts and hot cocoa as a part of Brookfield's annual Holiday Celebration.

Free

Jingle Bell Jubilee

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

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...

Free

Hometown Holiday

Downtown Lemont Lemont

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...

Free

Winter Wonderland

Schiller Park Community Center 4501 25th Avenue, Schiller Park

Join us for our special Winter Wonderland event. Presented by Mayor Caiafa and the Village of Schiller Park Board. Come meet Santa, snag some hot chocolate or even ride around...

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

Once Upon a Christmas

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle

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...

Free

Christmas Wonder – A Journey to Bethlehem

New Life Church 500 Gougar Road, New Lenox

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...

Free

Holiday Lights

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine

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.

$12

Joyful Traditions

Ruggard Gazebo (Villa Park) South Ardmore Avenue & East Central Boulevard, Villa Park

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....

Free

Homer For The Holidays

Heritage Park (Homer Glen) 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen

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...

Free
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

Candy Cane Lane Market

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

Join us for the family friendly inaugural Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market. Vendors will be offering holiday theme items, a live Nutcracker show, Christmas music and characters to name just...

Free

Holiday Walk

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange

11am- 8:45pm: FREE shopping trollies available from Central Business District to the West End, sponsored by Mattingly Paint 4pm: Holiday sing-along with Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra in La Grange Village...

Lights of Lisle

Lisle Village Hall 925 Burlington Ave, Lisle

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...

Free

Frosty Fest

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago

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...

Tree Lighting

Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Kick off the 2024 Winter Walk! More details to follow.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

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...

Free

Frosty and Friends Parade

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

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...

Free

Making Spirits Bright

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora

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...

Winter Wonderland

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines

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...

Free

Red and Green Magic Show

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange

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...

Free
Event Series Winter Fireworks

Winter Fireworks & Drone Shows

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Navy Pier’s dazzling, award-winning fireworks show is back at Light Up The Lake, offering a spectacular display for all to enjoy! Also, join us for two exciting new holiday-themed drone...

Free
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