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Event Series Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL, United States

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during our Vintage Holidays season. Passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of our historic downtown as the clattering of horse hooves lead the way. Ride Dates November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23...

$15

Photos with Santa Paws

Two Bostons Pet Boutique (Market Meadow) 1239 S Naper Boulevard, Suite 109, Naperville, United States

Thanks to our friends at Two Bostons we will be hosting Photos with Santa Paws for your two, three, and four legged furry family members at their NEW Market Meadows Shopping Center location. We will have a photographer on-site taking FREE photos with assistance from our NAHS elves to help answer any questions you may...

Free
Event Series Strolling Carolers

Strolling Carolers

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Enjoy the sounds of strolling carolers in downtown Downers Grove. Confirm times as schedule varies daily. 

Free

Holiday Open House

La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

Please join us for some old-fashioned cheer at the Holiday Open House on December 3rd from 1 – 3 pm. The Vial House will be beautifully decorated for the holidays, music will be playing, refreshments will be served, and there will be activities for the children. Come shop our bake sale for delicious treats and...

Concert: Holiday Treasures

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Enjoy a delightful hour of holiday music, presented by Downers Grove Music Club musicians. The Downers Grove Music Club (DGMC) was founded in 1927 with the mission to enrich our community through the musical arts. DGMC engages local music lovers and musicians through quality musical performances and educational opportunities. Based in Downers Grove, Illinois, our...

Free

Holiday Family Photos

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Our popular Holiday Family Photos event is back! Join us to take free family photos you can use on cards or share with your friends and family on social media.

Free

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...

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