Indoor Recess
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveHopscotch, balance beam, and more are set up for you to explore.
Free
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Events Calendar
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Pop-in Play
Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, LombardDrop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!
Free
NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest
NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, YorkvilleItโs the most wonderful time of the year and there is no better place to spend it than at NCG Cinemas! โ๏ธ Bring your friends and family to NCG Cinemas...
Free
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin ParkStart your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Free
Miss Molly and her Ukelele
Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak ParkMark your calendars for two visits from Miss Molly and her ukulele this month! Come sing and dance while Molly plays songs such as If You're Happy and You Know...
Included in general admission
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, RosemontMacerich'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...
Find the Elves
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, MaywoodOH NO! MISSING ELVES!! All of our 100 Elves are missing! Can you help us find them? Registration Required* / ยกOH NO! LOS DUENDES!! ยกFaltan todos nuestros 100 duendes! ยฟNos...
Free
Holly Jolly Days
Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, NapervilleCelebrate 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
LEGO Dreidels
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers GroveBuild a LEGO dreidel, learn the game, compete in dreidel challenges. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Hanukkah Events.
Free
STEAMagination
Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park RidgeExplore our hands-on STEAM activities alongside your kids! This program will take place in the Children's Services Department. Drop in.
Free
Favorite Character’s Club: Harry Potter
St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. CharlesAttention all Harry Potter fans! Drop by anytime between 4pm- 6pm for a special event dedicated to all things Harry Potter. Whether youโre eager to talk about your favorite characters...
Free
Live Nativity and Christmas Story
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church 149 W Brush Hill Road, ElmhurstMeet and mingle with sheep, goats, alpacas, and the other animals along with Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus, at the live outdoor nativityโand hear the Christmas Story. The Live Nativity...
Free
Santa Sendoff
Bolingbrook Clow International Airport 130 S. Clow International Parkway, BolingbrookSanta Send-Off in #Bolingbrook! With his reindeer resting up for the big night, we're sending Santa off in style via HELICOPTER from Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook! But first, we...
Free
Quentin Road Christmas
Quentin Road Baptist Church 24126 N. Quentin Road, Lake ZurichTake 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,...
$10 โ $15
Skating in the Park
Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, RosemontRosemontโs 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
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Millenium Park 201 E. Randolph Street, ChicagoBundle up and belt out songs in celebration of Chicagoโs diverse holiday traditions in Millennium Parkโs Wrigley Square on Fridays, December 6, 13, and 20. Each week features a local...
Free
Mad Science: Wacky Winter Show
95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, NapervilleGet ready for a mind-blowing science show that will leave you in awe! Watch as we create foggy dry ice storms and make giant beach ballsโโโโ float in mid-air. Be...
Free
Solstice Celebration
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, RomeovilleREGISTER IN ADVANCE Chase away the dark and cold with a blazing bonfire celebration at Isle a la Cache! Cozy up around the flames with hot cider while listening to...
Free
Sprinkles and Sparkles: Holiday Cookie Decorating Party
Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood ParkHoliday cookies are yummy treats that bring smiles and sparkle to the season! Perfect for sharing, gifting, or nibbling on while you wait for Santa, holiday cookies make the holidays...
Free
Grinchmas
Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover ParkMerry Grinchmas! Step into the enchanting world of Whoville at our Grinchmas Craft Party. Throughout the event, youโll have the chance to unleash your creativity at various crafting stations where...
Free
Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa
Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, LombardEnjoy Lombard Park Districtโs annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park! Charming holiday displays illuminate the park 4:30 โ 10:00 pm daily with magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread...
Free
Winter Solstice Night of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, BarringtonCelebrate the longest night of the year! Choose a timeslot to walk along our candlelit paths.
Free
Movies in the Corner
Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des PlainesAll ages. Enjoy a family-friendly movie in the Poet Tree Corner on the second floor. (Titles subject to change. Check back here for any updates.)
Free
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