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Event Series Create A Gem Tree

Create A Gem Tree

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Join In A Twist artists to learn how to make beautiful small trees using gemstones and wire. If you can count, you can join! The artists work with all ages to make these beautiful trees to take home. They never need water and make a great gift.

$20
Event Series Among the Leaves So Green

Among the Leaves So Green

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Step back into winter holiday traditions of the 1890s as you tour the farmhouse decked out in all its splendor with antique ornaments, piney boughs, holly, and more. Learn about the importance of “planting” the tree and sprucing up in winter. Help decorate the farm by stringing popcorn and twisting greenery, and join staff around...

Free

Merry Cheese-mas with Santa – SOLD OUT

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Santa is coming to St. Charles at Giordano’s Pizzeria! Enjoy a magical experience with the jolly ol’ fella as you settle in for a family dinner of oh so cheesy pizza — offered in thin crust and deep dish — with salad and soda. While you savor some delicious cookies baked fresh...

$35

Visits with Santa: Milk and Cookies

Circle Park (Bloomingdale) 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Join us for another exciting Festival of Lights event. Milk & cookies with Santa Clause is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

Winter Fest

Roselle Town Center E. Main Street and Roselle Road, Roselle, IL, United States

Join the Village of Roselle and the Roselle Public Library District along Main Street in Roselle’s Town Center and at the Roselle Public Library. Festivities include strolling carolers, food trucks, ice sculptures and more!

Free

Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

Downtown Lisle IL, United States

Santa Parade & Tree Lighting Join in the fun and watch the holiday parade through downtown Lisle! Santa, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, the Village and others will participate in this time-honored tradition. The parade will kick off at 4:30 p.m., followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Village...

Holiday Light Drone Show

Scoville Park Lake St & N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with a community drone light show at 4:45 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 3 near Scoville Park at the corner of Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue. Weather permitting, the professional, holiday-themed drone art show will feature unmanned aerial vehicles flying in a coordinated fashion with light fixtures attached....

Free

Smarty Pants Holiday Show

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Join us the evening of La Grange’s Hometown Holidays for this show which features magic, comedy and Smarty’s award-winning incredibly oversized giant balloon props. The larger-than-life balloon creations will have the entire family amazed that it was ever possible to do such things with balloons!

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