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Meet and mingle with sheep, goats, alpacas, and the other animals along with Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus, at the live outdoor nativity—and hear the Christmas Story. The Live Nativity will take place: Friday, December 20: 4, 5, & 6 pm Outdoor, kid-friendly free event, ample parking available. For information on more events like...
Santa Send-Off in #Bolingbrook! With his reindeer resting up for the big night, we're sending Santa off in style via HELICOPTER from Clow International Airport in Bolingbrook! But first, we will be driving his sleigh through town! A detailed route map will be published. In addition, as always I'll have the SANTA GPS LIVE TRACKER...
Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest trail. Navigate your way to Bethlehem in search of Baby Jesus. Along your journey, you will interact with townspeople, shepherds, angels, and wise men as you hear the story of Christmas. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...
Bundle up and belt out songs in celebration of Chicago’s diverse holiday traditions in Millennium Park’s Wrigley Square on Fridays, December 6, 13, and 20. Each week features a local Chicago choral group leading guests and families in song. Sing-alongs begin at 6pm. The Holiday Sing-Along is made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation with...
Get ready for a mind-blowing science show that will leave you in awe! Watch as we create foggy dry ice storms and make giant beach balls float in mid-air. Be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers that will spark your curiosity and excitement. Grades K-5. Participants should pick up a numbered entry...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Chase away the dark and cold with a blazing bonfire celebration at Isle a la Cache! Cozy up around the flames with hot cider while listening to the ancients’ stories of the loss and rebirth of the sun. Discover how they partied, feasted and honored their way through the season. Lean how...
Holiday cookies are yummy treats that bring smiles and sparkle to the season! Perfect for sharing, gifting, or nibbling on while you wait for Santa, holiday cookies make the holidays extra sweet! Stop in and decorate your very own cookies! No registration required!
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