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Sensory-Friendly ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is an evening in which guests with disabilities, sensitivities, autism, dementia, or chronic illness, as well as members of the Deaf community, can experience the zoo grounds, animal buildings, and holiday lights in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and...

$7

Tree Lighting Festival

Eisenhower Center Gym 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, IL, United States

Come make outdoor tree ornaments and bring your camera to take a photo with SANTA and special holiday friend! Enjoy a light dinner, hot beverages & cookies. Donate to our local food pantry. Bring one canned food item per child.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks...

Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Celebration

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

With so much darkness facing the world today, let's make a difference by illuminating the world with light and peace. Join us to experience the light of Hanukkah on Thurs. Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Fountain Square in Evanston The entire Evanston community is invited to gather at 5:30pm on Thursday December 7, to...

Free
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to Christmas stories in the...

$5

Who-Ville Holiday Fun with Santa

Danada Square East 27 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL, United States

Free, perfect for photo ops and making holiday memories! Meet and greet with costumed character look-a-likes, the Grinch & Cindy-Lou Who at Blick from 4-4:30pm; JCrew Factory Outlet from 4:30-5pm; My Gym at 5-5:30pm and Great Clips from 5:30- 6pm. Santa's at Sierra from 4-4:30 pm; Noodles & Company from 4:30-5pm, My Gym from 5-5:30pm...

Free

Tis the Season

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

'Tis the Season to be jolly and of course; to join the park district for our 'Tis the Season holiday event! Get into the holiday spirit by decorating cookies, making hot cocoa, writing a letter to Santa, and playing 'reindeer games. Come dressed in your favorite holiday pajamas, as you can enter our pajama contest...

Free

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