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The Polar Express Storytime Train – SOLD OUT

Geneva Train Station 328 Crescent Place, Geneva, IL, United States

Travel to the “North Pole” to pick up Santa and his friends. They will travel back with us to Geneva and have lunch or dinner at Aurelio’s Pizza. After we eat, every child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, give him their wish list, and have a picture taken. PLEASE NOTE: Families are...

$35 – $48
Event Series Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley

Explore Elmhurst Holly Trolley

Elmhurst City Centre 147 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

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...

Free
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

Polar Express Holiday Movie

Glen Art Theatre 540 Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Join us for a great Glen Ellyn Holiday tradition. Enjoy a FREE movie, Polar Express at the Glen Art Theatre. Sponsored by Saylor & Murphy Orthodontics

Free

Jolly Trolley

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Have a holly jolly time on the jolly trolley! For one day only, the Downtown Wheaton Association and Town Square Wheaton are partnering to bring you the Jolly Trolley… a Christmas-themed trolley shuttling shoppers between Downtown Wheaton and Town Square. It’s the perfect opportunity to take care of all your shopping while celebrating the most...

Free

Cookies With Santa

Applied Behavioral Consulting 34 Saravanos Drive, Yorkville, IL, United States

Join us in spreading Holiday Cheer with Santa, Cookies, Games, Crafts, and more! Applied Behavioral Consulting (ABC) provides in-home and clinic services throughout the Chicagoland area utilizing ABA therapy for children with developmental delays.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

Free
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.

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