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Merry on Main

Downtown Lisle IL, United States

Join the downtown community for our 5th annual Merry On Main! This year, we have a little help from Santaโ€™s Elves! Come and stroll Main Street and check the elf inspired window displays , enjoy business promos, read and craft with Santaโ€™s elves, enjoy entertainment and small town charm! And donโ€™t miss the holiday parade...

Breakfast With Santa

West Aurora High School 1201 West New York Street, Aurora, United States

Online tickets close Friday, December 2 at noon. Tickets will be available at the door. Come in and visit Santa! Games, crafts, face painting, sweet shoppe, and photo opportunities. New this year! Special appearance: Grinch, Spike the Crime Dog, Touch A Truck.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...

$5 โ€“ $10

Holiday Magic Show

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Be amazed at this holiday-oriented Magic Show with James Jensen Magic. Please register online to secure your seat. This event is followed by a FREE screening of the holiday movie, The Polar Express at Classic Cinemas. First 100 kids will receive a FREE โ€œBelieveโ€ Jingle Bell!

Free

Gingerbread House Creations

Baker Community Center 101 S 2nd Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Goody gumdrops! Create the ultimate architectural masterpiece while listening to holiday tunes during this fun D-I-Y event. Using a made-from-scratch house frame, graham crackers, frosting and colorful candies, you and your child will be all smiles decorating and celebrating with this holiday tradition. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an...

$30
Event Series Drop and Shop

Drop and Shop

Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Whether you need time for shopping, cooking or pampering these mornings of holiday fun give your child time to play while you take care of last minute business. Children must be toilet trained to attend this program.

$25 โ€“ $38

The Polar Express Storytime Train – SOLD OUT

Geneva Train Station 328 Crescent Place, Geneva, IL, United States

Travel to the โ€œNorth Poleโ€ to pick up Santa and his friends. They will travel back with us to Geneva and have lunch or dinner at Aurelioโ€™s Pizza. After we eat, every child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, give him their wish list, and have a picture taken. PLEASE NOTE: Families are...

$35 โ€“ $48

Blankets for Teens

Fry Family YMCA 2120 W. 95th Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Brighten the hospital rooms of teens with cozy blankets that will help them feel more comfortable in an unfamiliar place.

$12

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