Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Photos with Santa available, plus Ladies Auxiliary Bake sale. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.
Join us for Santa Cares, a sensory-friendly Santa Experience on Sunday, December 8. We’ll turn down the music and provide some snacks so that your child can make holiday memories...
Macerich’s Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites children with special needs and their families for “Santa Cares,” a sensory-friendly Santa experience on Sunday, December 8 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m....
Sensory Santa is a sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a private photo session and visit with Santa Claus in a calming environment before...
Please bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or a girl $10 limit per toy. Breakfast will be served. There will be a visit from Santa. Bring a bag of...
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...
The Bloomingdale Maker's Market was started in the Summer of 2020 by Alicia Eisenmann of Delish Cakes. The market was called "Maker's Market" and was created as a safe space...
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...
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...
Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission.
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...
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...
NEW this year, we will be hosting a new free admission day on Sunday, December 8 & 15. Thank you to City of Aurora Youth Services for sponsoring free admission...
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...
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...
Ho Ho Ho, Santa Claus is coming to town! Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Santa and share your holiday wish. Visit with Santa on Candy Cane...
Families visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
Visit Santa at the Main Street Promenade, 55 S. Main Street (corner of Main and Van Buren). Parents can take festive DIY photos while enjoying holiday music from the Chicago...
Experience an 1880s holiday season in Schaumburg, when Victorian decorations and traditional German foods filled the home with light and warmth, while family members prepared special handmade gifts to share....
Find bargains galore! Thousands of gently-used books will be available for purchase at the sale.
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...
~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.
Please join us for some old-fashioned cheer at the Holiday Open House on December 8th from 1 – 3 pm. The Vial House will be beautifully decorated for Christmas through...
Experience a magical afternoon at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center in Glen Ellyn on Sunday, December 8, from 1-3 pm, where beloved characters come to life in support of Toys...
Celebrate the holidays with us at the Wheeling Park District! Join us at the CRC for a variety of kids games, crafts, and photos with Santa! Free Admission! For information...
Join us for a festive, family-friendly winter celebration! Help us kick off our Winter Reading Challenge and celebrate the season. There will be fun games for kids, prizes to win,...
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...
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...
Spend your Sunday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.
Join us on the library's main floor as we celebrate the upcoming winter season! Submit a Gingerbread House creation and vote on your favorite as you enjoy the Festive Singers...
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
The Holiday Recital has become a local tradition for kicking off the holiday. Be sure to reserve December 7 and 8 for the performances of our annual holiday recital. You’ll...
Our annual tradition and gift to the community, The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band will present a free concert for the Holidays at Saint Mary Parish, 10 North Buffalo Grove Road,...
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...
Enjoy Lombard Park District’s annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park! Charming holiday displays illuminate the park 4:30 – 10:00 pm daily with magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread...
The Village of Montgomery and the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Tree Lighting in front of the Village Hall typically on the first Sunday in December....
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