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Stay and Play Block Bonanza

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Come play pretend with friends at this hands-on, specially themed drop in playtime. Best for ages 2-8 with their families. The Youth Program Room will transform into a unique, child-sized...

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...

Event Series Pet Photos with Santa

Pet Photos with Santa

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Our 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 Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Drop by the library any time between 3-4:30 p.m. to make a button or magnet inspired by your favorite Raina Telgemeier title!

Free

Free Youth Vision Screening

Bartlett Public Library 800 S Bartlett Road, Bartlett

Visit the Bartlett Lions Club at the Bartlett Library where we will be providing free vision screening for children 6 month to 17 years old.

Free
Event Series Paws-itively Magical

Paws-itively Magical

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook

Whether 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...

Event Series Pictures with Santa

Pictures with Santa

Primrose School of East Aurora 3181 N Aurora Rd, Aurora

The Primrose School of East Aurora Holiday Party is happening on December 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come celebrate with us and enjoy: Pictures with Santa A festive holiday...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Waiola Park 47th and S Waiola Ave, LaGrange

Hot cocoa, cookies and holiday cheer.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.

Free

Holiday Movies and Music

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg

Journey back with us over the past century of film history as host John LeGear showcases some of the happiest and most memorable holiday moments from classic and popular films....

Free

Holiday Cards

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine

Help brighten the holidays for Elderwerks clients and staff with handmade holiday cards. All are welcome to decorate cards with stickers, markers, and more! Drop in.

Free

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