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Holiday Tree Lighting

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett, IL, United States

5 to 8 p.m. - Ride through downtown Bartlett in a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, the DJ spinning holiday music and the warmth from the fire pits. Grab a bite from the food trucks. See live reindeer and some Disney characters. 5 p.m. - Santa arrives with Mrs. Claus and his elves. The Bartlett...

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free

Holiday Walk and Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

The Clarendon Hills Holiday Walk kicks off with Local Merchant Shopping beginning at 5pm, and the Tree lighting at 6pm in front of Village Hall. Enjoy all that the Holiday Walk & Market have to offer including strolling carolers, horse drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, refreshments, a visit with Santa, and of course - Holiday...

Free
Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

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...

Free
Event Series A Night in Bethlehem

A Night in Bethlehem

Lifespring Church 14735 Wood Farm Road, Plainfield, United States

~Petting Zoo ~ Bethlehem Marketplace ~ Live Nativity ~ Hands-on Activities   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

$10 – $12

First Friday: Winter Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

We're celebrating the launch of winter reading with hot cocoa cookies & more! Β‘Estamos celebrando el lanzamiento de la lectura de invierno con galletas de chocolate caliente y mΓ‘s!

Free

Naperville Chinese Story Time

DuPage Children's Museum 301 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL, United States

The Naperville Chinese Story Time is committed to providing a vibrant community environment for children to learn Chinese and embrace the culture.

Included in general admission

Tree Lighting

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

The Village’s annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. The celebration will include performances, refreshments, and other festivities. Residents are invited to bring the whole family to this free event and enjoy hot chocolate, caroling, and lots of holiday cheer.   For information on more...

Free

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