REGISTER IN ADVANCE Come out to the Polar Plaza in downtown Glen Ellyn and learn about the sport of curling from the Windy City Curling Club. You will learn how to throw a stone, sweep the ice, and basic strategy to get you started. Curling is fun for all ages and no experience or skates...
Join Ms. Laura for fun stories at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum Holiday Event. You can also tour the museum, have some refreshments, and take photos with Santa. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
First two Saturdays in December at Millennium Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Photos will be available for digital download after the event. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
Crafting has never been more fun! Join us at the museum to craft with a very special guest, Belle!
Get in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Victorian Blodgett House and visit with Santa. Stroll the park on a luminary walk, view holiday trees decorated by the community and warm up around a campfire...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Join us for an after-hours tour of the center’s ambassador animals. During this quiet, small-group experience we’ll deliver their dinners, discuss their stories, and share how we care for these wild residents. Ages 5 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-942-6200.
Live animals, pony rides, hot cocoa, music, and snacks. Please consider bringing canned goods for the local food pantry. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.
Chris Van Allsburg’s bestselling book, “The Polar Express” comes alive with the story, food, and song at the Fox River Trolley Museum. The Polar Express Event will include a trip on the train with the storytelling of “The Polar Express” story, a chance to see Santa, a special Polar Express cookie, and hot chocolate goodie...
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