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Holiday Concert

Prairie Lakes Theater 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Please join the DPPD Community Concert Band for our annual holiday concert. $10 adults, $8 seniors and students.

$8 – $10

Live Nativity

First Congregational Church of Western Springs 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs, IL, United States

Our live nativity tradition continues starting at 3:30PM and β€” yes! β€” you will be able to pet the animals. At 4PM, we’ll sing Christmas carols accompanied by a brass ensemble and a volunteer wind band. Email Ray Klemchuk at ray@wscongo.org if you’d like to be a part of the instrumental ensemble on any wind...

Free

Photos with Santa

Trinity Episcopal Church (Wheaton) 130 N West Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Come to Trinity Episcopal in Wheaton and get your family pictures with Santa and spend time together doing crafts and Christmas themed activities. RSVP requested.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as β€œPaws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

Event Series NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, United States

Join us for this fun-filled, FREE family event! All neighborhood NCG locations will be participating and TICKETS ARE FREE! NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to one regular show each day of the festival, there will also be a Sensory Friendly show each day! December 8-10: The Grinch (2018) December 15-17: Elf December 18-24: The Polar...

Free

Shortest Day Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

It's almost the shortest day of the year! Learn about midwinter festivals and activities from around the world as we get ready for the winter solstice on December 21.

Free

Winter Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

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

This is Christmas, this is Christmas, Christmas, Christmas...Come join us for a cozy movie night of The Nightmare Before Christmas! There will be popcorn, hot chocolate, and cookies to munch on.

Free
Event Series Monday Nite Movie

Monday Nite Movie

Franklin Park Public Library 10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, United States

All ages. Registration not required. See popular, award-winning animated features on the big screen and enjoy freshly-popped popcorn just like at the movies! November: Little Mermaid (2023) December: Home Alone

Free

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