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A&A BALLET’s The Art Deco Nutcracker

Athenaeum Theatre 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Start the holidays off with a unique experience and take on the classic Nutcracker! Chicago’s renowned A&A BALLET Company is excited to present its critically acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker. This unique rendition of the classic holiday ballet has garnered praise for its innovative choreography, stunning period costumes, and captivating set designs, all inspired by the...

$22 – $59

Snow Princesses

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and frozen fun. Please note that the line for the Snow Princesses will begin forming at 1:45pm. Thank you for your cooperation!

Free

Farmside Christmas

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL, United States

Sponsored by Grand Subaru, visit Fischer Farm to enjoy the holiday lights and decorations while walking the grounds of the historic 1836 farm. Visit December 7 for unique crafts, campfires, music, pictures with Santa, a visit with Mrs. Claus and a trip around the farm led by beautiful horses.   For information on more events...

Free

Roselle Winterfest

Petal Plaza (Roselle) 31 S Prospect Street, Roselle, United States

Winterfest will return on December 7, 2024 from 2:00-6:00p.m. Come to Petal Porch & Petal Plaza on Prospect Street to kick off the holiday season with live entertainment, kids' activities, food trucks, and our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:00p.m. Stay tuned for more information! Santa Visits at the Library Santa will arrive at...

Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

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

The Brookfield Holiday Celebration will start at 2pm, and culminate in the tree lighting at 6pm. There will be photo opportunities, a petting zoo, carolers, and the greatest Christmas celebrity of all….SANTA!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.

Free

Hot Cocoa and Crafts at the Library

Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

Stop by the library for crafts and hot cocoa as a part of Brookfield's annual Holiday Celebration.

Free

Jingle Bell Jubilee

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Jingles the Reindeer invites you to join the Lombard Park District, Village of Lombard, Lombard Chamber of Commerce, Calvary Church, Lombard Bible Church, Lombard Historical Society, Helen Plum Library, First United Methodist, First Church of Lombard, United Church of Christ, Brust Funeral Home, and Maple Street Chapel to enjoy the sights and sound of the...

Free

Hometown Holiday

Downtown Lemont Lemont, IL, United States

Fa-la-la Lemont! Hometown Holiday is Lemont’s holly jolly celebration of Christmas cheer. Join us on Saturday, December 7 for this celebration of all things Merry and Bright. It’s the most wonderful time of the year in our Downtown! With dancers a-spinning and families a-grinning at lights that twinkle and glow. Santa will be there with...

Free

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