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REGISTER IN ADVANCE Drop your kids off at Terrace View Park and run your errands for the holidays - child free. Children will make nature themed-holiday presents of their own in our arts and crafts workshop (at least 4 quality gifts!), enjoy a cookie and cocoa break, and round out the day caroling to the...
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.
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.
Let the excitement begin! Mrs. Claus loves baking and eating cookies! She will show you how to decorate your very own cookie. Meanwhile, Santa will be getting his red suit ready so he can make your family photo extra special. (Free digital family photo.) He will also be reading his favorite holiday stories to you...
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...
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...
2 Bonfire locations with S'more kits to purchase, displays open to the public, and visit with Santa. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
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.
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