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Tree lighting in front of village hall promptly at 6pm. Hot chocolate will be served from 5-7pm. Turning Point dancers will be dancing at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be provided by the Elmwood Park Public Library. The Chicago Carolers will perform from 6:15-7:00pm. Take a train ride around the circle from 5:00-6:30pm. Drop your letters to...
Whether there is snow or no snow, you are bound to have a fun time celebrating the frosty spirit of winter Enjoy some holiday cheer when you take selfies in Santa’s sleigh. Have fun in the Gingerbread bounce house. Take a mule-drawn wagon ride around the park. Stroll along the pathway and be enchanted by...
HOLIDAY FUN! Visit Santa Claus! Free family event with inflatables, holiday-themed crafts, family bingo, free hot dogs* and sleigh rides! *While supplies last. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.
5 to 8 p.m. - Ride through downtown Bartlett in a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, the DJ spinning holiday music and the warmth from the fire pits. Grab a bite from the food trucks. See live reindeer and some Disney characters. 5 p.m. - Santa arrives with Mrs. Claus and his elves. The Bartlett...
First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...
The Clarendon Hills Holiday Walk kicks off with Local Merchant Shopping beginning at 5pm, and the Tree lighting at 6pm in front of Village Hall. Enjoy all that the Holiday Walk & Market have to offer including strolling carolers, horse drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, refreshments, a visit with Santa, and of course - Holiday...
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...
~Petting Zoo ~ Bethlehem Marketplace ~ Live Nativity ~ Hands-on Activities For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.
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