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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

Holiday Cookie Walk

Nichols Library 200 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL, United States

Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Attendees will receive a commemorative souvenir sweets bag with a map touring Downtown Naperville shops and restaurants.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks.

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

Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Families and children of all ages are invited to Cantigny Park to “Celebrate the Season.”   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

free with parking fee
Event Series Create A Gem Tree

Create A Gem Tree

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Join In A Twist artists to learn how to make beautiful small trees using gemstones and wire. If you can count, you can join! The artists work with all ages to make these beautiful trees to take home. They never need water and make a great gift.

$20

Merry Cheese-mas with Santa – SOLD OUT

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Santa is coming to St. Charles at Giordano’s Pizzeria! Enjoy a magical experience with the jolly ol’ fella as you settle in for a family dinner of oh so cheesy pizza — offered in thin crust and deep dish — with salad and soda. While you savor some delicious cookies baked fresh...

$35

Visits with Santa: Milk and Cookies

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Join us for another exciting Festival of Lights event. Milk & cookies with Santa Clause is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

Downtown Lisle IL, United States

Santa Parade & Tree Lighting Join in the fun and watch the holiday parade through downtown Lisle! Santa, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, the Village and others will participate in this time-honored tradition. The parade will kick off at 4:30 p.m., followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Village...

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