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Design Your Own Gingerbread House

Richard H. Driehaus Museum 40 E Erie Street, Chicago, IL, United States

From the Driehaus to your own (gingerbread) house, let the art, architecture, and design of the late 19th century inspire your creativity. Intended for families and groups of up to four people per house, this workshop will surprise and delight with a deluxe and delicious craft experience. Discover your inner Louis Sullivan, the master of...

$100

Sip, Snack and Shop – Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar

Danada Square West 120 Danada Square W, Wheaton, IL, United States

We’re spreading Holiday cheer! Join us for our Holiday Sip, Snack & Shop Hot Chocolate Bar on December 10 (11am-2pm) and enjoy - A FREE gift for the first 100 guests - Hot chocolate with festive toppings and Holiday treats - Special treats for pups, too all FREE & Santa approved! We hope to see...

Free

Visit with Santa

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Candy, crafts, photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required. Pet photos with Santa begin at 2:00pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

$5
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

Open House with Santa at the Museum

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum Holiday Event. You can also tour the museum, have some refreshments, and take photos with Santa.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Santa at the Gazebo

Santa at the Gazebo

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First two Saturdays in December at Millennium Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Photos will be available for digital download after the event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Merry and Bright A Victorian Christmas

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Get in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Victorian Blodgett House and visit with Santa. Stroll the park on a luminary walk, view holiday trees decorated by the community and warm up around a campfire...

Free

Polar Express Train – SOLD OUT

Jon Duerr Forest Preserve at Rt 31, South Elgin, IL, United States

Chris Van Allsburg’s bestselling book, “The Polar Express” comes alive with the story, food, and song at the Fox River Trolley Museum. The Polar Express Event will include a trip on the train with the storytelling of “The Polar Express” story, a chance to see Santa, a special Polar Express cookie, and hot chocolate goodie...

$44

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