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ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Park District elves have been asked by Santa get get some helping hands to make sure he is ready for his big night of deliveries! Participants will rotate through stations including toy testing, games, crafts and special treats for Santa to pack into his sleigh. Is your little helper ready for...
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!
Visit our guide of the 2022 Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Light Shows in Chicago’s Suburbs to find all the best spots for viewing holiday lights this season.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Come to Pelican Harbor to see Parkie this holiday season. Parkie will be perched in a large gift box for group photos. Once you have seen Parkie, you can enjoy some time in the pool with our melted snowmen. We will have arts and crafts, holiday decorations and other fun games and...
Come visit the animals before Christmas! Hayrack rides will be running! Guests can visit with Santa, enjoy complimentary refreshments and roast a marshmallow! Admission is $10/person for ages 2+ No advance reservations required! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
All Aboard the HOLLY TROLLEY! Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley is back for the holidays! The City of Elmhurst is excited to announce the Explore Elmhurst Trolley is back for the holiday edition “Holly Trolley” on Saturdays November 26 through December 17 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The trolley will follow the same route as...
Matinee showing begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec 17th. DOORS OPEN AT 10AM. Arrive Early to insure your seat at this POPULAR EVENT
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...
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