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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

Block Party

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles

Winter weather got you feeling blocked in? Then join us for our Block Party! Build with Big Blue Blocks, Soft Blocks, Lego Duplos, and more!

Free

Home for the Holidays

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Get into the holiday spirit with a free holiday film at Lake Theatre, horse-drawn carriage rides, a visit with Santa, and hot cocoa throughout the district! 9am โ€“ Free holiday...

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...

Super Saturday: Panadanza – ยกBaila Salsa!

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling

A rhythmic endeavor around the world, salsa borrows a little from all and gives back to all. Get ready for a fun and educational dance journey throughout Latin America. TR...

Free
Event Series Santa Visits

Santa Visits

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

Santa is coming to Hinsdale, and heโ€™s ready to hear all your holiday wishes! Bring the whole family to Burlington Park for a magical visit with Santaโ€”completely FREE! Dates &...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ€“ 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

Rosemontโ€™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
Event Series Movie Afternoon

Movie Afternoon

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park

Join the library and enjoy a newer released movie. B.Y.O.S. -Bring your own snacks! Times posted and movie ratings may vary.

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

Winter Solstice

River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and unlock winterโ€™s secrets.

Free
Event Series Train Saturdays

Train Saturdays

DuPage County Historical Museum 102 E Wesley St, Wheaton

The HO Gauge Model Train is operated by the DuPage Society of Model Engineers on the third and fifth Saturday of each month. The model features a detailed layout that...

Free

Family Movie Afternoon: The Polar Express

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton

Grab the family and have a library movie afternoon! Feel free to wear comfy clothes, bring a comfy blanket/pillow, and enjoy a showing of The Polar Express (2004, G). Everyone...

Free

Handmade Chanukah Craft Party

Indian Trail Park 1519 Forest Drive, Glenview

Let's make Chanukah extra special this year with a cozy crafting party. This family event will feature age-appropriate craft stations to create unique holiday keepsakes or gifts. Chanukah tunes, treats...

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

Winter Solstice Celebration

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs

Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfire and self-guided walk along our Farm Pond Trail. Sโ€™mores and hot cocoa provided.

Free
Event Series Quentin Road Christmas

Quentin Road Christmas

Quentin Road Baptist Church 24126 N. Quentin Road, Lake Zurich

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,...

$10 โ€“ $15
Event Series Winter Fireworks

Winter Fireworks & Drone Shows

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

Navy Pierโ€™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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