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Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us at the Glendale Lakes Golf Club for a delicious Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Fill your plate as high as you...
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags...
Experience model trains depicting the famous Polar Express from Chicago T-Trak, a group of railroad modelers that run N-scale trains on modular layouts. No Registration required.
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...
Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of the 2003 holiday classic, Elf, on the big screen! A film the entire family can enjoy, Elf features Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart,...
The annual tradition at Town Square Wheaton is back! Unwrap the holiday magic with Elsa, Olaf, Elf, Santa, and more - plus strolling carolers, complimentary hot cocoa, giveaways, and more! For...
Celebrate winter Jack Frost style and meet a real Ice Princess and Ice Queen, listen to strolling carolers, check out the menagerie of winter animals, visit with Santa Claus, and...
Workshops are hosted by our Red Vests from 10:00am – 1:00pm, in-store only. Don't forget Builder Recognition – attendance must be validated by an associate for credit. Confirm you have...
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...
Live entertainment, Santa visits, Snowball fights with Elf, caroling, winter wonderland & crafts, ugly sweater contest, holiday movies, St. Paul of the Cross adult and children's choir concerts, bake sale,...
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...
Residents are invited to attend the Toy Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. The Fire Department will depart Fire Station 45 (50 E. St. Charles Rd) at 10:15...
Join us for these free family movies throughout the months on November and December at Glen Art Theatre!
Bring the whole family—parents, kids, grandparents, aunts, and uncles—for an exciting day of togetherness! Register as a family—one kit per family—and we'll provide all the supplies. As a special treat,...
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...
Get ready for an exciting holiday adventure! Join Old English Father Christmas as he shares the stories of St. Nicholas, the protector of children throughout history.
Santa is coming to Hinsdale, and he’s ready to hear all your holiday wishes! Bring the whole family to Burlington Park for a magical visit with Santa—completely FREE! Dates &...
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...
Hosted in collaboration with MCA’s Teen Creative Agency, make and read zines (small, DIY magazines). Admission is free to Family Day attendees. ASL interpretation provided
Join a fun filled day of supporting local businesses and sampling cocoa beverages -- some hot, some cold and even some for those 21 years and older. Get $10 tickets...
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...
Unlock the magic of the holiday season by stopping by to visit Santa and sharing your dreams and wishes with him. Capture a priceless moment with the jolly old man...
Meet & Greet with rescue dogs from Adopt A Husky, Inc. + Merchandise. FREE photos for you and your pets with Santa Paws! Complimentary apps & drinks. Pup cups &...
Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday at the West Branch Library. We’ll enjoy stories, food and share a piñata! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Visit with Santa Claus and enjoy crafts, games, cookies, juice and holiday cheer! The event will be held at the Des Plaines Public Library, Meeting Room C, 1501 Ellinwood, Des...
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. ...
Make a simple craft you can give as a gift. Do you need a last-minute gift for a friend or relative? Come by the Library and make a simple craft...
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 winter holidays at the art museum with a visit from Santa (2-3pm) and a card making activity. Create festive decor in honor of the holiday season. For...
Build and play using the Library’s big blue blocks. Drop in.
Explore twentieth-century collages in the work of artists across the globe, including Romare Bearden, Arturo Herrera, Karel Lodr, Hannah Höch and Marie Zoe Greene-Mercier. Then, create your own collages and...
Create memories with your friends and family as you explore nature through an 1890s lens. Take a step back in time, and learn from the Nature Study movement of the...
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...
All aboard! Put on your pajamas and come aboard to watch The Polar Express! And, yes, we got it, while supplies last: hot chocolate! No registration required! Drop-in program!
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Trade cards, play games, talk with fellow fans, and maybe win a new pack of cards!
Get in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Blodgett houses,...
Enjoy our new Christmas holiday event that combines some family favorites! Join us as we.... Make Cookies with Mrs. Claus Enjoy a special visit and photo opp with Santa Make...
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...
Santa knows this is a busy time for parents, so he’s set his elves to work giving parents something they need: a break! Drop off the kids for the evening...
Come see a reenactment of the Christmas story! Everyone is invited to pet the animals following each presentation. Refreshments provided between reenactments. For information on more events like this,...
The Winter Wonder Lights Kickoff event is a magical celebration that transforms the beautiful Peck Farm Park into a dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer. This free event features...
Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest trail. Navigate your way to Bethlehem in search of Baby Jesus. Along your journey, you will interact with townspeople,...
Come visit Santa Claus at York Center Park District's Winter Wonderland! Santa will be available to take pictures, listen to your holiday wishes, and celebrate with you. We'll also offer...
This year, the spirit of Christmas will be alive at Faith, as we host our annual outdoor Live Nativity on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 PM. The journey will take...
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...
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