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Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Bartlett Bartlett, IL, United States

Join a fun filled day of supporting local businesses and sampling cocoa beverages -- some hot, some cold and even some for those 21 years and older. Get $10 tickets at business.bartlettareachamber.com/events; ticket includes keepsake passport that lists participating businesses, a souvenir mug (while supplies last) and a raffle entry page. Free for 16 and younger. Drop...

Holiday Art and Craft Market

Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Shop for quality artisan holiday gifts for family and friends. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free admission. No registration.

Free
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

Tech Zoo: ZoolΓ³gico de tecnologΓ­a

Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Try a virtual reality headset, send robots on a mission, and explore other gadgets in this zoo of wild technology. No registration required. For all ages. This in-person program will be held at South Branch.

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
Event Series Holly Jolly Days

Holly Jolly Days

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Celebrate the wonder and joy of the holiday season with holiday crafts, stories, and more at Holly Jolly Days! Learn how reindeer shoes are made with a special story-time and demonstration by the blacksmith at the forge. Create your own holiday crafts to take home in the Meeting House. Listen to Christmas stories in the...

$5

Holiday Family Fun

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us Saturday, December 9th from 1-3pm for some holiday fun! Enjoy face painting, balloon sculptures, holiday crafts for kids and a special meet and greet with some frozen guests! Activities will take place in the glass pavilion across from Starbucks.

Free

Taylor Swift Fan Fun

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Calling all Swifties! School-aged students through adult Taylor Swift fans are welcome to drop by and make Taylor Swift-inspired crafts including friendship bracelets, wearable buttons, and bookmarks just in time to celebrate Taylor’s birthday on 12/13.

Free

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