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Open House with Santa at the Museum

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum Holiday Event. You can also tour the museum, have some refreshments, and take photos with Santa.   For information...

Free
Event Series Santa at the Gazebo

Santa at the Gazebo

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First two Saturdays in December at Millennium Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Photos will be available for digital download after the event.  ...

Free

Holly Jolly Jamboree

Westmont Community Center 75 East Richmond St. , Westmont, IL

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...

$10 – $14

Crafting with Belle

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Crafting has never been more fun! Join us at the museum to craft with a very special guest, Belle!

Merry and Bright A Victorian Christmas

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

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...

Free
Event Series Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Happy Hour

Willowbrook Wildlife Center 525 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

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...

$5

Live Nativity

Trinity Lutheran Church & School 1165 S Westmore-Meyers Rd, Lombard, IL, United States

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...

Free

Polar Express Train – SOLD OUT

Jon Duerr Forest Preserve at Rt 31, South Elgin, IL, United States

Chris Van Allsburg’s bestselling book, β€œThe Polar Express” comes alive with the story, food, and song at the Fox River Trolley Museum. The Polar Express Event will include a trip...

$44

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