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It’s Thanksgiving, Downers Grove

Lincoln Center (Downers Grove) 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Good grief, is it Thanksgiving already? Kids, come celebrate with us as we watch a Thanksgiving special, visit with a special character, enjoy some snacks and create some festive crafts. Registration is per child. An adult must stay to supervise their child(ren). Only two adults per family may attend. *Participants with food...

$20 – $30

Holiday Photo Shoot

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Nothing rings in the Holidays like a new family photo! Our professional photographer will take 4-6 poses so you can choose this year’s Holiday Card picture! Photos will be put onto a flash drive so you can get them printed where ever you want. You must call in to register and choose...

$25

Santa’s Kick Off Supporting St. Jude

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

On Saturday, November 19 beginning at 10:30 a.m., welcome Santa back to Fashion Outlets of Chicago during Santa’s Kick Off. Kids will receive a goodie bag with supplies so they can decorate a Cinnabon MiniBon®, write a letter to Santa and create a holiday craft. Then at 11 a.m., join in on spreading the holiday...

donations accepted
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

Rudolph Run 5K and Jingle Jog Fun Run

Yorkville American Legion 9054 Veterans Parkway, Yorkville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE RUDOLPH RUN 5K & JINGLE JOG FUN RUN Saturday, November 19 Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E Veterans Pkwy, Yorkville IL It’s time to help the Knights of Columbus spread some Christmas cheer to families in need! By participating in the Rudolph Run 5K and/or Jingle Jog Fun Run, a portion of your...

$30 – $50

Nature Crafting for the Holidays

Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE. Join us to create some eco-friendly décor for the holidays using items we can find right in our own backyards! Using found things like milkweed pods, sticks, pinecones and more, we’ll do a craft together to get our imaginations working and then we’ll share ideas to help create our own holiday creations.

$5

Mistletoe Market on Roosevelt

Wheaton Nurseries 626 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Mistletoe Market on Roosevelt Sunday, November 20th • 10am-2pm • Shop Vendors • Hot Cocoa Trailer & Treats • Live Music & Fire pit • Fraser Fir Christmas Trees • Take a picture with THE GRINCH

Free

Santa Lands By Helicopter

Stratford Crossing 142 S Gary Avenue, Bloomingdale

Join us at Stratford Crossing In Bloomingdale to welcome Santa Arriving by Helicopter to kick off the holiday season. The festivities start at 12 noon on Sunday, November 20th, 2022. Enjoy magic shows, face painting, balloon artists, kid's crafts, free giveaways and more. RSVP now to see Santa land via helicopter at Stratford Crossing on...

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