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Holiday Stroll

Downtown Riverside Central Business District, Riverside, IL

Holiday cheers with friends and neighbors. Face painting, crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, art exhibit, food and drink, and more. Special guests including Santa Claus, Elsa and Anna, Minions, Frozen Robins Carolers, and other musical performances. Santa will arrive at approximately 5:45 p.m. to light the tree! For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Daddy Daughter Holiday Dance

Lombard Community Building 433 E St Charles Rd, Lombard, IL, United States

MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE Dress your best, grab your dad and head to this popular event! Dads and daughters will dance the night away, play games and enjoy a yummy dessert table. Don’t be surprised if a jolly guest makes a special appearance. Also, order a corsage by November 30 and have it waiting for...

$13 – $15

Jolly Trolley

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

Have a holly jolly time on the jolly trolley! For one day only, the Downtown Wheaton Association and Town Square Wheaton are partnering to bring you the Jolly Trolley… a Christmas-themed trolley shuttling shoppers between Downtown Wheaton and Town Square. It’s the perfect opportunity to take care of all your shopping while celebrating the most...

Free
Event Series Downtown Holiday Trolley

Downtown Holiday Trolley

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

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...

Free

Winter Fest

Roselle Town Center E. Main Street and Roselle Road, Roselle, IL, United States

Join the Village of Roselle and the Roselle Public Library District along Main Street in Roselle’s Town Center and at the Roselle Public Library. Festivities include strolling carolers, food trucks, ice sculptures and more!

Free

Winter Wonder Fest

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at the Village of North Riverside Tree Lighting Celebration. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, lights, and Santa Claus! Tree Lighting at 6:30pm sharp! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, United States

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,...

$5 – $10
Event Series Downtown Holiday Trolley

Downtown Holiday Trolley

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

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...

Free

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