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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...

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines

Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole...

Mrs. Claus’ Storytime – FULL

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside

Join us for a very special storytime featuring Mrs. Claus! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.      For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

First Friday: Holiday Walk Pre-Party

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us before the Holiday Walk in Geneva begins for crafts, face painting, and special Snow Queen guest! Come to the Library for a Holiday Walk pre-party and make a...

Hometown Holiday

North Park (Inverness) 300 N Highland Road, Inverness

Visit with Santa at Inverness Park District's Hometown Holiday, on Friday, December 6, 2024, beginning at 5:00pm. This event will be held at North Park located at 300 N Highland...

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale

The Christmas Walk isa time-honored family tradition and kickoff to the holiday season. Watch Santa's arrival to town, visit Santa in his Workshop, take rides on the trackless train and...

Free

Holiday Stroll

Village of Elmwood Park 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Tree lighting in front of village hall promptly at 6pm. Hot chocolate will be served from 5-7pm. Turning Point dancers will be dancing at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be provided by...

Free

Christmas Walk

Downtown Geneva IL

Our annual Christmas Walk begins Christmas in Geneva with the arrival of Carolers, Santa Lucia and Santa Claus. The courthouse lawn becomes illuminated with lights, our Great Tree and North...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

Each December, residents and visitors gather at the Ross Ferraro Town Center to light up the holiday tree with Santa. The Village is grateful for its partnership with the Carol...

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville

Located at the corner of Tracy Place and Warren Avenue Santa’s Arrival Parade Mayor Brummel Lighting the City Holiday Tree Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Hot Chocolate & Cookies Visit with...

Free

Claus and Paws

Westchester Community Center 10201 Bond Street, Westchester

Bring your furry,four-legged friends to have photos taken with the big man himself. Dogs and cats only please. All pets must be leashed or crated at all times.   For...

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