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JUF Young Families Celebrates Chanukah: Dreidel Disco

Lake County JCC 23280 N Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich, United States

Get ready to boogie under the disco lights! JUF Young Families is partnering with synagogues in the Northwest Suburbs to celebrate the season with a Chanukah DJ, glow‑in‑the‑dark face painting, festive food and crafts, and much more — so grab your dancing shoes and light‑up Chanukah sweaters, and we will meet you on the dance...

$18
Event Series An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Start your “Christmas at Cantigny” experience inside the Visitors Center and get a photo with Santa! The jolly old elf will be waiting for you in Le Jardin. Be sure to bring a camera and we’ll have a staff member on hand to snap a pic if needed. Mrs. Claus will be here, too, reading...

Included in general admission
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as “Paws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

TV Stars: Paw Patrol

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Come enjoy activities with everyone's favorite pups and your little one.

Free

Sensory-Friendly ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is an evening in which guests with disabilities, sensitivities, autism, dementia, or chronic illness, as well as members of the Deaf community, can experience the zoo grounds, animal buildings, and holiday lights in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and...

$7

Tree Lighting Festival

Eisenhower Center Gym 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, IL, United States

Come make outdoor tree ornaments and bring your camera to take a photo with SANTA and special holiday friend! Enjoy a light dinner, hot beverages & cookies. Donate to our local food pantry. Bring one canned food item per child.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks...

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