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Event Series Christmas in the Commons

Christmas in the Commons

Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, United States

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 be taking place on the dates listed below, so be sure to mark your calendars! Events are free with no admission ticket required.  The incredible...

Free
Event Series An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Start your “Christmas at Cantigny” experience inside the Visitors Center and get a photo with Santa! The jolly old elf will be waiting for you in Le Jardin. Be sure to bring a camera and we’ll have a staff member on hand to snap a pic if needed. Mrs. Claus will be here, too, reading...

Included in general admission

Holly Days

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 4 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free
Event Series Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

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 and even check if you made the nice list this year.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...

Free

Making Spirits Bright

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States

Join us at Making Spirits Bright for a kick-off to the holiday season! There’ll be a small lighted vehicle parade down State Street to start the event followed by a park lighting of North Aurora Riverfront Park where you will be the first to see the beautiful holiday light displays turn on! Santa will be...

Holiday Walk

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

'Tis the season for holiday magic - and this year is no exception! We're ramping up excitement and lighting up La Grange with dramatic holiday activities, illumination, carolers, cocktails and a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2 to celebrate the season. From Santa Claus to singers - and ponies to train rides - the...

Santa Cares: A Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

Join us for Santa Cares, a sensory-friendly Santa Experience on Sunday, December 3. We'll turn down the music and provide some snacks so that your child can make holiday memories with Santa in a soothing environment. Santa Cares is reservation only. Please select a timeslot that works best for your family. One timeslot reservation per...

Event Series Caring Santa is Coming to Town

Caring Santa is Coming to Town

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

CARING SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN Caring Santa is back! Make your reservation for a private photo experience for chidren with special nees by Clicking Here! Woodfield Mall will be hosting 2 Caring Santa events this year. To make your reservation for this private event for children with special needs, go to the Reservation Page, scroll...

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