Let the excitement begin! Mrs. Claus loves baking and eating cookies! She will show you how to decorate your very own cookie. Meanwhile, Santa will be getting his red suit ready so he can make your family photo extra special. (Free digital family photo.) He will also be reading his favorite holiday stories to you...
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Your journey to the North Pole is about to begin! Riders will enjoy a journey to the “North Pole” aboard West Chicago’s own holiday train to pick up Santa. The ride will be filled with music, stories, snacks and surprises! Make sure you’re on the nice list, as Santa will jump on...
Crafting has never been more fun! Join us at the museum to craft with a very special guest, Belle!
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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