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Holiday Walk

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange

Discover holiday magic in La Grange as we deck the halls and light up the season with festive activities and memorable experiences for everyone in the family. Marvel at magnificent...

Homer For The Holidays

Heritage Park (Homer Glen) 14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen

We Warmly Welcome You to Our Holiday Season Festivities! We're inviting you to be part of this magical experience! Join us in spreading holiday cheer and making this celebration even...

Free

Pancake Breakfast With Santa

Geneva High School Gymnasium 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva

Live Music - Free Photos with Santa. Free crafts table for the kids.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with...

Breakfast With Santa

West Aurora High School 1201 West New York Street, Aurora

WAHS Culinary Club & SkillsUSA invites to you stop by West High on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30am to 11am, enter Door 22 or 16A for a morning filled with...

$5 – $10

Breakfast with Santa

Gower West School 7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook

The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club presents Pancake Breakfast with Santa. All you can eat pancakes with toppings, sausage, milk, coffee, OJ. Picture opportunity with Santa, Children's crafts, Rudolph's Reindeer Games...

$7

Children’s Christmas Party

Courtyard Banquets 3S200 Illinois Route 59, Warrenville

City of Countryside's Annual Children's Christmas Party. Tickets may be picked up at City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm starting November 11th. Don't forget your camera to take...

Cookie Walk and Craft Fair

Journey of Hope Church 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett

The 33rd annual Cookie Walk & Craft Fair will be held at Journey of Hope Bartlett Campus on Saturday, 12/7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located...

Free

Breakfast with Santa

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Full breakfast buffet, free to Hodgkins residents. $7 for non-residents.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

Free – $7

Teddy Bear Walk

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Bring the whole family and your favorite stuffed pal to enjoy seasonal music, activities, and special guests at this joyous winter festival and Mount Prospect tradition! Best for ages 10...

Free

Kids Club Holiday Event

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside

Help us welcome Mrs. Claus for crafts. Join us at the Christmas Tree in North Court, 10am for the fun. Free for Kids Club Members - Please register to hold...

Free
Event Series Santas Craft Corner

Santas Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton

Visit Santa at the zoo! While you are there, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments and, of course, a visit...

$20

Winterfest and Cookie Walk

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park

Join us for Winterfest, a celebration of the holiday season. Take in a free holiday film at Lake Theatre, participate in the popular Cookie Walk, visit with Santa, and enjoy...

Oh What Fun: Christmas Party

Christ Church Oak Brook 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook

Get ready for a fun-filled family Christmas experience! Join us for a day of making meaningful memories with your children or grandchildren this season. Everyone is welcome! No admission fee...

Free

Brookfield Kris Kringle Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

The 2nd Annual Kris Kringle Market in Brookfield is shaping up to be a festive extravaganza that promises to outshine its inaugural year. Imagine strolling through a winter wonderland with...

Free
Event Series Julmarknad

Julmarknad

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

The Museum's holiday market will be back the first full weekend in December. You can browse through a wide variety of products from our wonderful vendors to find gifts for...

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...

Holiday Open House

Barrington's White House 145 W Main Street, Barrington

Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House during the Village’s Holiday Festival for a festive, family-friendly event. Join us for a festive family-friendly event at Barrington’s White House during the Village’s...

Free
Event Series Santa Photos

Photos with Santa

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva

Snap a Photo with Santa! Ho, ho, ho! Santa is coming to Geneva Commons! Get a photo with the jolly old elf while you’re holiday shopping. Join him at the...

Free

Jolly Jamboree

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard

Mark your calendars! Get ready for Jolly Jamboree on Saturday, December 7 from 12pm - 2pm. Dress up in favorite festive 'fits for holiday fun while you visit Santa!  ...

Free

Pictures with Santa Paws

Two Bostons Pet Boutique 103 W. Jefferson, Naperville

Bring your entire family to Two Bostons to see Santa and grab a picture, enjoy a puppermint mocha & check out Santa’s Bag Raffle! Pictures are FREE, but donations will...

Free
Event Series Photos with Santa

Photos with Santa

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs

Western Springs Business Association has many opportunities to see Santa this holiday season! Come meet Santa and get professional pictures with the big guy on November 30th, December 1st, 7th, and...

Event Series Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

Santa comes to visit in December at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 from 1 pm - 3 pm.  ...

Free

Santa and a Movie at the Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, including photos, holiday cheer, and a special screening of Olaf’s Frozen Adventure. Free and Open to All!   For information on...

Free

Santa’s Workshop at Wilder Mansion

Wilder Mansion 211 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst

A holiday store just for kids! Join Elmhurst Park District at Wilder Mansion (211 S Prospect Avenue) for Santa's Workshop - a special place just for children where they can...

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

Santa is Coming to Town

Naperville Crossings 2832 Illinois Route 59, Naperville

HO-HO-HO! Santa will be at Naperville Crossings on Saturday, December 7 from 1-4 PM. Will he tell you if you’re on the Naughty or Nice list?   For information on...

Free

Village of Berkeley Holiday Events

Various Locations IL

Join the entire Village of Berkeley as we kick off the holiday season! Three separate events in the Village will take place on December 7th to help get you ready...

Free

Victorian Christmas

Historic House 311 Windy Point Drive, Glendale Heights

Step back in time and visit the Historic House to experience the magic of a 'Victorian Christmas' as it might have been over 100 years ago! Admission is free, and...

Free

Winter Wonderful Fest

Various Locations IL

Snacks with Santa (1-4PM) Santa photos, cookies, hot cocoa, entertainment. Bring a toy to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities! Village Tree Lighting (3-6PM) 2 hour live ice sculpting demo,...

Celebrate the Season

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park

Take a break from holiday stress and join Tom Malouf and his musical family as they present: “Celebrate the Season.” It is a wonderfully energetic program that is fun, and...

Free

Farmside Christmas

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville

Sponsored by Grand Subaru, visit Fischer Farm to enjoy the holiday lights and decorations while walking the grounds of the historic 1836 farm. Visit December 7 for unique crafts, campfires,...

Free

Roselle Winterfest

Petal Plaza (Roselle) 31 S Prospect Street, Roselle

Winterfest will return on December 7, 2024 from 2:00-6:00p.m. Come to Petal Porch & Petal Plaza on Prospect Street to kick off the holiday season with live entertainment, kids' activities,...

Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield

The Brookfield Holiday Celebration will start at 2pm, and culminate in the tree lighting at 6pm. There will be photo opportunities, a petting zoo, carolers, and the greatest Christmas celebrity...

Free

Hot Cocoa and Crafts at the Library

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield

Stop by the library for crafts and hot cocoa as a part of Brookfield's annual Holiday Celebration.

Free

Jingle Bell Jubilee

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

Jingles the Reindeer invites you to join the Lombard Park District, Village of Lombard, Lombard Chamber of Commerce, Calvary Church, Lombard Bible Church, Lombard Historical Society, Helen Plum Library, First...

Free

Hometown Holiday

Downtown Lemont Lemont

Fa-la-la Lemont! Hometown Holiday is Lemont’s holly jolly celebration of Christmas cheer. Join us on Saturday, December 7 for this celebration of all things Merry and Bright. It’s the most...

Free
Event Series A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem

Lifespring Church 14735 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield

~Petting Zoo ~ Bethlehem Marketplace ~ Live Nativity ~ Hands-on Activities   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

$10 – $12

Once Upon a Christmas

The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle

This Free Event Features Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Depot Enjoy hot chocolate and hot apple cider Create a holiday craft and write letters to Santa in...

Free

Christmas Wonder – A Journey to Bethlehem

New Life Church 500 Gougar Road, New Lenox

Celebrate the spirit of the season with an evening filled with joy and reflection at Christmas Wonder. FREE FAMILY EVENT Visit the Bethlehem Marketplace.Enjoy family activities, light snacks & more!Experience...

Free

Holiday Lights

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine

Enjoy beautiful music, sung by Palatine Park District’s Children’s Chorus, that will entertain all ages this holiday season. Join us for “Holiday Lights,” as our singers sparkle and shine.

$12

Joyful Traditions

Ruggard Gazebo (Villa Park) South Ardmore Avenue & East Central Boulevard, Villa Park

Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Come enjoy fellowship and holiday cheer at the Ruggard Gazebo. Stroll along the Prairie Path and check out the community's decorated Christmas Trees....

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

Lights of Lisle

Lisle Village Hall 925 Burlington Ave, Lisle

Create some lasting memories by celebrating the season in Lisle! Visit downtown Lisle on December 7, 2024 to join in holiday tradition and share the merriment! Mr. and Mrs. Claus...

Free

Frosty Fest

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago

Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the City’s official Tree...

Holly Days

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

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...

Free

Frosty and Friends Parade

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont

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...

Free

Making Spirits Bright

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora

A holly jolly holiday season is upon us and we’re kicking it off with the annual Making Spirits Bright event! Please join us on Saturday, December 7 at North Aurora...

Winter Wonderland

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines

Don your merriest apparel and join us for our annual Winter Wonderland holiday festival! Families will enjoy live entertainment, festive music, holiday train rides, cozy hot cocoa, and more fun...

Free

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