Metropolitan Square is home to Des Plaines' festivities including live performances, Santa's arrival, food trucks and photos with Santa.
Watch Santa's arrival at Geneva's annual Christmas celebration.
Head to Community Park for a festive celebration of the holiday season.
Registration is required for this fun music show.
Enjoy the sounds of local community groups.
No reservations required to visit with Santa.
Enjoy Christmas festivities all afternoon at Fischer Farm.
Santa parade, crafts, tree lighting ceremony, and Merry on Main businesses festivities in downtown Lisle.
Holiday crafts, hot cocoa, Santa meet and greet, music, and holiday costumed characters. There will be a Letters to Santa box for kids to send their wish lists, too.
Horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, tree lighting, and music at Bartlett Park.
Festive parade, live music performed by local school groups, and visits with Santa.
While the lights are on every night, these nights are filled with extra festive fun.
Take photos with Santa, meet live reindeer, and watch the parade to welcome the Christmas season.
Visit Navy Pier for a fireworks display.
Visit the nature center for a holiday crafting session. No registration required.
Enjoy the sounds of local community groups.
No reservations required to visit with Santa.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Preschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Enjoy this outdoor storytime and activities.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Hunt for candy canes at this outdoor fun.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Enjoy tasty treats and a cozy fire with outdoor fun.
Enjoy the sounds of local community groups.
No reservations required to visit with Santa.
While the lights are on every night, these nights are filled with extra festive fun.
Visit Navy Pier for a fireworks display.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden is free on select days, but there is still a parking fee of $25/car on weekdays, and $30/car on weekends, with senior discounts available.
Enjoy the sounds of local community groups.
No reservations required to visit with Santa.
Join the Chabad Jewish Center of Naperville for a giant menorah lighting ceremony and parade in downtown Naperville.
Preschool nature programming. Tickets distributed in advance for participation.
Explore preschool nature programming with games, crafts, and more.
While the lights are on every night, these nights are filled with extra festive fun.
Explore how past cultures celebrated, feasted, and honored the season. Register in advance.
Stroll through the candle-lit path. Register in advance.
Celebrate the winter solstice with a variety of activities.
Enjoy the sounds of local community groups.
No reservations required to visit with Santa.
Celebrate the solstice with a bonfire, refreshments, and crafts.
Visit Navy Pier for a fireworks display.
Enjoy the sounds of local community groups.
No reservations required to visit with Santa.
Registration is required for this annual celebration.
Preschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.
Enjoy outdoor fun with forest preserve staff.
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