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Santas Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Visit Santa at the zoo! While you are here, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments, and, of course, a visit with the man in red himself. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those holiday memories. Santa's Craft Corner is held in the Kiebler...

$20

Oh What Fun: Christmas Party

Christ Church Oak Brook 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

We are doing a MASSIVE transformation of our Oak Brook campus and providing FREE activities for families on December 2. Join us for a day of making meaningful memories with your kids or grandkids this season! See Christ Church transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with: A Christmas train and petting zoo Bouncy houses and...

Free

Pet Photos with Santa

Happy Dog Barkery 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

No registration required. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption. Photos will take place at the Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street in Downers Grove.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pet Photos with Santa.

Winter Fair in the Square

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United States

Shop your way through the indoor artisan market featuring local makers and hop on a trolley to experience a historic tour of the City with the Des Plaines History Center as your guide. You’ll have an additional chance to post your letter to the North Pole at our mailbox, and don’t forget to take your...

Free

Winterfest and Cookie Walk

Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

Stop in at Lake Theatre for a free viewing of The Grinch (10 AM) Catch a glimpse of Santa walking around the district Fill up your cookie tin during our annual Cookie Walk (11 AM – 3 PM). Enjoy entertainment from local carolers and choirs! (Weather-permitting) Warm up inside the hospitality tent in Lot #3...

Free – $25

Brookfield Kris Kringle Market

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL, United States

Brookfield Il hosts a Holiday walk on this day, and we are going to have the first annual Kris Kringle Market as an additional attraction to the Holiday walk. We will have over 40 vendors, 12 young entrepreneurs, a petting zoo and photo opts. The committee that hosts the Brookfield Farmers Market is running the...

Free
Event Series Julmarknad

Julmarknad

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from Santa. It is entertainment for the whole family and includes kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.   For information on more events like this, check...

Brookfield Holiday Celebration

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL, United States

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Come out and celebrate with Santa early for a delicious brunch served at our local VFW. We will have crafts, games and pictures with Santa from 10am-1pm right before the Trolley route begins. VFW, 8844 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL. To RSVP please click HERE . THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY On the...

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