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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

Holly Trolley Storytime

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join Kids' Library staff on the Elmhurst Holly Trolley for a rollicking seasonal storytime! The ride will begin at the trolley stop on the corner of York and Park.

Free

Living Nativity

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Elgin) 357 Division Street, Unit #3, Elgin, United States

All are welcome to this special event outside in the side yard of the church. Hear the story of Jesus, meet some real animals, and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies inside the church! Children under age 12 will be given a small gift. Merry Christmas!   For information on more events like this, check out...

Free
Event Series Winter Fireworks

Winter Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

New for the winter season! Navy Pier’s free dazzling Award-Winning fireworks display will now feature Saturday shows this winter! Get cozy on the Pier and enjoy the spectacular winter display. WINTER FIREWORKS SCHEDULE Saturday, November 25 at 9PM Saturday, December 2 at 9PM Saturday, December 9 at 9PM Saturday, December 16 at 9PM Saturday, December...

Free

Stop. Collaborate and Color

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Join together to color our JUMBO coloring sheets. These projects are way too big to do alone! Bring a friend or meet a new one while you collaborate to color JUMBO coloring sheets, and string together an extra-large string art piece. Projects will be available all day, so don't wait. Stop. Collaborate and Color!

Free

Winter BINGO

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Do you love BINGO? So do we! Join us for an hour of wintery fun! All materials will be provided, and prizes will be available while supplies last.

Free
Event Series Building Toward a New Year

Building Toward a New Year

Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

Drop in and build something awesome. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration. December 26: MagnaTile Day December 27: KEVA Plank Day December 28: Giant Tinker Toy Day December 29: LEGO Day

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles:β€― Day 1: Dec 26 – Umoja (Unity) Day 2: Dec 27 – Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Day 3: Dec 28 – Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) Day 4: Dec 29 – Ujaama (Cooperative Economics) Day 5: Dec 30 – Nia (Purpose) Day 6: Dec 31- Kuumba...

Free

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