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Sensory-Friendly Night at ZooLights

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

This ticket is for the zooโ€™s a sensory-friendly visit option on Wednesday, December 6, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. All ticket sales support the zooโ€™s world-class animal care, global conservation, and innovative learning programs. During this special night, all blinking or moving lights will remain static or turned off, while the music...

$7
Event Series Free Pictures with Santa

Free Pictures with Santa

Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, Itasca, IL, United States

Santa will be at Usher Park Gazebo. Please bring your camera to capture this special moment. The Itasca Park District will collect toys for Toys for Tots and non-perishable goods for the Itasca Food Pantry.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

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...

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
Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as part of our extended hours November 17 - December 23.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free

Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Celebration

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

With so much darkness facing the world today, let's make a difference by illuminating the world with light and peace. Join us to experience the light of Hanukkah on Thurs. Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Fountain Square in Evanston The entire Evanston community is invited to gather at 5:30pm on Thursday December 7, to...

Free

Hometown Holidays Drive-Thru and Food Drive

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL, United States

Pack up the family and join us for a festive drive through downtown Warrenville! Along the way enjoy trees decorated by local businesses and organizations. Enter the drive-thru at the corner of Tracy Place & Warren Avenue. Donate non-perishable food items to support the Immanuel Presbyterian Church Food Pantry located here in Warrenville. โ€ข Festive...

Free
Event Series Family Gingerbread Craft

Family Gingerbread Craft

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

Take some relaxing time away from your busy holiday schedule to create an adorable gingerbread craft. Parents, kids, grandparents, aunts and uncles-- are all welcome! Register as a family/one kit per family, all supplies provided. A special guest from the North Pole will be stopping by the libraryโ€™s cafรฉ area for a photo opportunity. This...

Free

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