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Winter Around the World

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Come celebrate the holiday season with us and get cozy with a cup of hot cocoa. We will learn how winter holidays are observed all over the world, make a nice craft to take home, and have cute props to take lots of holiday pictures. Get ready for lots of holiday fun!

Free

Candy Cane Hunt – FULL

Main Street Recreation Center (Glen Ellyn) 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes, create a candy cane-inspired craft project, and enjoy story time before heading outdoors for the hunt. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will be held inside at the recreation center. In addition to the regular candy canes, there will be special candy canes that lead to an...

$10 – $15

Santa Sendoff

Bolingbrook Clow International Airport 130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

With his reindeer resting up for the big night, we're sending Santa off in style via HELICOPTER from Clow Internationl Airport!! Estimated time of departure: 7:30pm To make sure you are able to see Santa, we've also added more stops along his route through town! (Full Route) Village of Bolingbrook Town Center Woodview Elementary School...

Free

HO-HO-Home Visit with Santa

Various Locations IL, United States

One of our most popular events is back for the holidays! 💚A personalized visit with Santa 🎄30 minutes of holiday cheer to get everyone in the spirit, right from the comfort of your home! This is will be a photo opportunity like no other. Let the magic of the North Pole come to you! ⛄Our...

$275
Event Series Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL, United States

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during our Vintage Holidays season. Passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of our historic downtown as the clattering of horse hooves lead the way. Ride Dates November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23...

$15

Holly Trolley Storytime

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join Kids' Library staff on the Elmhurst Holly Trolley for a rollicking seasonal storytime! The ride will begin at the trolley stop on the corner of York and Park.

Free

Living Nativity

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Elgin) 357 Division Street, Unit #3, Elgin, United States

All are welcome to this special event outside in the side yard of the church. Hear the story of Jesus, meet some real animals, and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies inside the church! Children under age 12 will be given a small gift. Merry Christmas!   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles:  Day 1: Dec 26 – Umoja (Unity) Day 2: Dec 27 – Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Day 3: Dec 28 – Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Day 4: Dec 29 – Ujaama (Cooperative Economics) Day 5: Dec 30 – Nia (Purpose) Day 6: Dec 31- Kuumba...

Free

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