Admire Holiday Lights
Various Locations IL, United StatesVisit our guide of the 2022 Best Christmas Lights and Holiday Light Shows in Chicago’s Suburbs to find all the best spots for viewing holiday lights this season.
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Polar Express Storytime Train – SOLD OUT
Itasca Train Station Irving Park Road and Maple Street, Itasca, IL, United StatesMUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE All aboard the Polar Express Storytime Train! Take this exciting train ride, based on the book, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. A storyteller will...
$18 – $22
Breakfast with Tomten
Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesMUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE One of our most popular family event of the year! Join us on either Saturday or Sunday for a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, a...
Santa Express – SOLD OUT
Wheaton Train Station 402 W Front St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, holiday music, and treats. Each paid child receives a small gift from Santa and a goody...
$20
Santa Express – SOLD OUT
Wheaton Train Station 402 W Front St, Wheaton, IL, United StatesCelebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, holiday music, and treats. Each paid child receives a small gift from Santa and a goody...
$20
Chicago Toy and Game Fair
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL, United StatesJoin us for the 20th annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) this holiday season, the largest gathering of toy and game enthusiasts, inventors and brands in North America. People...
$5 – $10
Find Hidden Tracks
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Winter is the perfect time to find out what animals live in your area. As the snow falls, animals leave behind tracks for us to find and identify....
Free
Pictures with Santa
Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United StatesSanta’s in town! This holiday season, families are invited to capture memories with Santa every Sunday, starting November 27 through December 18 from 11am – 3pm. Little ones are invited...
Free
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