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Grove Express 5K

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

The Grove Express Foundation invites the public to participate in the 2023 Grove Express 5K Run/Walk to benefit education and youth programs. In 2021, three local organizations partnered together to carry forward the important tradition of a Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk — a staple for so many families around Downers Grove. Representatives from the Education Foundation...

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

Park Ridge Winterfest

Park Ridge City Hall 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, United States

Trolley between Uptown & South Park Luminaries lighting Prospect & Courtland Enjoy carolers and holiday music Visit Santa Claus at City Hall Tree lighting in Hodges Park For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Winter Wonderland Event

B.R. Ryall YMCA 49 Deicke Dr, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Select your holiday tree, wreaths, garland, and planters from our lot, then join us for this Winter Wonderland event! Our vintage red pickup truck is the perfect spot for your holiday family photo – digital image available for download! You can also capture festive memories all week long at our holiday selfie station. Your little...

Free
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
Event Series Strolling Carolers

Strolling Carolers

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Enjoy the sounds of strolling carolers in downtown Downers Grove. Confirm times as schedule varies daily. 

Free

Christmas in the Square

Lockport Central Square 222 E. Ninth St, Lockport, IL, United States

Kick off the holiday season with us on Saturday, November 25th as Lockport’s Central Square transforms into a Holiday Winter Wonderland! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, Buddy the Elf, and live reindeer. Enjoy street food from Auntie Anne's Pretzel Truck, Avocado Theory, Beanie’s Candy, Creamery, Ninja Girl Coffee, Springview Sweets and Villa...

Free

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