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Open House with Santa at the Museum

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum Holiday Event. You can also tour the museum, have some refreshments, and take photos with Santa.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Santa at the Gazebo

Santa at the Gazebo

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First two Saturdays in December at Millennium Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Photos will be available for digital download after the event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Crafting with Belle

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Crafting has never been more fun! Join us at the museum to craft with a very special guest, Belle!

Merry and Bright A Victorian Christmas

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Get in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Victorian Blodgett House and visit with Santa. Stroll the park on a luminary walk, view holiday trees decorated by the community and warm up around a campfire...

Free
Event Series Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Wildlife Center 525 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Join us for an after-hours tour of the center’s ambassador animals. During this quiet, small-group experience we’ll deliver their dinners, discuss their stories, and share how we care for these wild residents. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-942-6200. 

$5

Live Nativity

Trinity Lutheran Church & School 1165 S Westmore-Meyers Rd, Lombard, IL, United States

Live animals, pony rides, hot cocoa, music, and snacks. Please consider bringing canned goods for the local food pantry. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

Free

Polar Express Train – SOLD OUT

Jon Duerr Forest Preserve at Rt 31, South Elgin, IL, United States

Chris Van Allsburg’s bestselling book, “The Polar Express” comes alive with the story, food, and song at the Fox River Trolley Museum. The Polar Express Event will include a trip on the train with the storytelling of “The Polar Express” story, a chance to see Santa, a special Polar Express cookie, and hot chocolate goodie...

$44

Bonfire and S’mores

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

 2 Bonfire locations with S'more kits to purchase, displays open to the public, and visit with Santa.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

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