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Let the excitement begin! Mrs. Claus loves baking and eating cookies! She will show you how to decorate your very own cookie. Meanwhile, Santa will be getting his red suit ready so he can make your family photo extra special. (Free digital family photo.) He will also be reading his favorite holiday stories to you...
Join us for the 20th annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) this holiday season, the largest gathering of toy and game enthusiasts, inventors and brands in North America. People of all ages will converge on the Donald E. Stephenson Convention Center in Rosemont on December 10 & 11. Plus, to celebrate our 20th year,...
Come take a walk with us through Santa's Wintery Wonderland. You will walk your way through our magical Wintery Wonderland at The Glen. You will have an opportunity to meet Santa, have a snowball fight with our elves, visit Santa's workshop at our annual decorative windows, and Free Hot Coco! All children must be accompanied...
ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Everyone join us for the joy of Christmas! Learn traditions of Christmas from around the world, sample foods and drinks, and view decorated trees from various countries. Children will receive a passport book to collect stamps at various stations. There is something for everyone at Christmas Around The World!
New this year to coincide with Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park, Aurora Downtown will feature a Downtown Holiday Trolley on Saturdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. from November 19 to December 17. The trolley, generously sponsored by Invest Aurora, will make four stops while making a loop through downtown Aurora, beginning and ending at Aurora Transportation...
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Santa Spectacular at Burr Ridge Village Center. Join us for pictures with Santa at Hampton Social, live reindeer and Not Your Mama’s Hot Cocoa & Donuts! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
The Holiday Fest is returning to Blackhawk Park on Sunday, December 18th at 11am. Visit Santa and his live reindeer, there will be music and holiday cheer and lots of fun for the whole family! Please bring a non-perishable food donation. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to...
Dance and sing along to holiday tunes! Fifteen name tags (children only) will be available at the Youth Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program start time. For pre-k.
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