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Breakfast with Santa

Faith United Methodist Church (Downers Grove) 432 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Breakfast with Santa is Faith UMC's annual event where families are invited to have free breakfast, take pictures with Santa, play Bingo, and do arts and crafts. It's a time for everyone to come together and have fun.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with...

Free

Holiday Gift Show

Rainbow Falls Waterpark and Community Center 200 Rev Morrison Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Crafters, DYIers and Small Business Owners will display their talents at our Holiday Gift Show. Shop up to 30 vendors showcasing items for home decor, jewelry, accessories and dozens of unique one-of-a-kind gifts. Vendors must register by Fri, November 17 to secure a space. Contact sclift@elkgroveparks.org for a Vendor Application. Admission is FREE!

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow and...

Included in general admission

Holiday Fun with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Join the Grinch and Cindy Lou for cocoa & cookies, singing and story time, crafts, and Whoville Bingo! Fun for the whole family at the Vaughan Center.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

$12

Kids’ Corner Crafts

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

We’re going to craft like yesteryear! Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to add to our paper chain decoration, make two different crafts and challenge each other to clothespin bowling, all based on the “Kiddy Korner” section of Wireco Life, the Joliet Iron Works company magazine from the 1950s. After crafting, view...

Free

Winter Community Resources Event

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

Please join us for a community resource fair, attendees will be able to receive new coats (youth sizes only, while supplies last) and other items such as hats, gloves, etc. Available for anyone.

Free

Winter Fest

Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

It’s a family favorite! Celebrate the season at a fun event that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Bundle up and join us for a very special winter event! Awesome family photo opportunities! Ice-less skating, Smore making, Festival of Fun, Gingerbread House Making contest (preregistration required), Sled Dogs, Carnival Games, and more!!!

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