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Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...

Event Series Illinois Resident Free Evenings

Night Dives: Illinois Resident Free Evenings

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Our Illinois Resident Free Days include access to all open animal and permanent exhibit and seasonal Stingray Touch. Take a deeper look at our current available exhibits here. We offer several reservation options for Free Days. For those who prefer to plan ahead, online ticket reservations are available with a $5 convenience fee per order....

Free

Grinchmas Party

Schiller Park Public Library 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL, United States

Join us for a Grinch themed holiday event, including crafts, treats, and a special guest!

Free

Christmas Lights Parade with Santa

Various Locations IL, United States

Mayor Serpico is proud to bring some extra holiday cheer to our community this season! Join us on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, for a magical eveningβ€”the annual Christmas Lights Parade with Santa! Starting at 6:00 PM, the parade will light up the streets of our village as Santa spreads joy throughout the community bringing neighbors...

Free
Event Series Family LEGO Club

Family LEGO Club

Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United States

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. Limit: 25. TR = Ticket registration. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services Desk.

Free

Low Sensory Morning

The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for a low sensory morning event for guests with disabilities and Veterans. Guests will explore our exhibits and experiences in a relaxed and accepting environment with their family members and companions. Exclusive access for registrants 9-10am. Tickets include museum admission for the day. Exhibits and experiences modified to be low sensory until noon....

Free

Field Museum Illinois Resident Free Day

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Free Wednesdays are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our general admission exhibitions with your family or a group of science-loving friends. Adventure through the wilderness on a desert safari, explore ancient civilizations, and come face-to-face with prehistoric creaturesβ€” all in one place. The Field Museum has so much to explore, you’ll need more...

Free

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