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Event Series Holiday Magic

Holiday Magic

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Celebrate seasonal holidays by creating a special craft! September 21st, October 26th, November 16th and December 14th at 3:30 pm

Nutcracker Night

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE For over 100 years, The Nutcracker has been performed globally as a Christmas tradition. If you can't make it to a production this year, join us as we watch the filmed performance of the Nutcracker Ballet, danced by the Ballet of the Slovak National Theatre. Enjoy some holiday treats.   Doors open at 5:45...

Free

Santa on the Line

Virtual

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa has set aside some special time to talk with the children of the Oswegoland area! He wants to hear how your child’s year has been, all of their Christmas wishes, and, most of all, to spread Christmas cheer. If your child would like to...

$5 – $6
Event Series Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE With festive holiday music playing in the background, decorate your very own gingerbread house. Pizza and refreshments will be served as you spend time with your friends selecting the perfect combination of candies and icing to decorate your house. Gingerbread houses will be preassembled. Parents are welcome to stay and assist. 

$30 – $37
Event Series Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

Clarendon Hills Park District Community Center 315 Chicago Avenue, Clarendon Hills

REGISTER IN ADVANCE With festive holiday music playing in the background, decorate your very own gingerbread house. Pizza and refreshments will be served as you spend time with your friends selecting the perfect combination of candies and icing to decorate your house. Gingerbread houses will be preassembled. Parents are welcome to stay and assist. 

$30 – $37
Event Series Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Gretna Station Museum 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This year Santa is taking the train into town, to his own Gretna Station cottage! Santa and his elfs will arrive in Carol Stream on December 4 for private visits in his Carol Stream cottage! Each family will have a private meeting with Santa, Rudolph, and his elves and receive a special...

$10 – $22

Storytime and Crafts

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Join us at the museum for some great crafts and stories!

Free

Candy Cane Hunt – SOLD OUT

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes outdoors after creating a candy-cane-inspired craft project and enjoying a story indoors. In addition to the regular candy canes, there will be special candy canes that will lead to an extra special treat. Adults must accompany children; only children need to be registered.

$10 – $15

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