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Event Series Dog Photos with the Grinch

Dog Photos with the Grinch

Itasca Softball Complex 650 N. Rohlwing Road, Itasca, United States

That big guy in the red suit gets all the love, help make the Grinch’s heart grow 3 sizes and bring your furry family member for doggie pictures with the Grinch at the Barking Lot located at the Itasca Softball Complex on 650 N. Rohlwing Road. Bring your camera and capture the moment. This is...

Free
Event Series Saturday Stay and Play

Saturday Stay and Play

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Bring your family-building skills to Kids Landing during our Saturday Stay and Play! Your family will enjoy an endless variety of play patterns like construction, pretend play, role-playing, and inventing your own games while exploring our Library. Most importantly, you will be deeply engaged and active and have hours of fun with your and other...

Free

Cookie Walk and Craft Fair

Journey of Hope Church 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett, United States

The 33rd annual Cookie Walk & Craft Fair will be held at Journey of Hope Bartlett Campus on Saturday, 12/7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located at 751 W. Army Trail Rd. in Bartlett (SW corner of Army Trail and Petersdorf Rd). There will be thousands of homemade cookies available for...

Free

Breakfast with Santa

Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

Full breakfast buffet, free to Hodgkins residents. $7 for non-residents.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

Free – $7

Teddy Bear Walk

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Bring the whole family and your favorite stuffed pal to enjoy seasonal music, activities, and special guests at this joyous winter festival and Mount Prospect tradition! Best for ages 10 and younger with their families. Youth Activities 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Youth Department Connect with friends old and new and make memories as you and your...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow...

Included in general admission
Event Series Play for All

Play for All

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play for All initiative creates a community where play and learning connect for visitors of all abilities. Play for All invites children and families with disabilities and Chicago Children’s Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will...

Free
Event Series NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

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

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there is no better place to spend it than at NCG Cinemas! ❄️ Bring your friends and family to NCG Cinemas Holiday Film Festival β˜ƒοΈ starting December 6th. Come see your holiday favorites back on the BIG screen for a limited time 🎟️ Tickets are FREE!...

Free

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