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Event Series Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Sheila Ray Adult Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, United States

Get into the holiday spirit while shopping at our annual Holiday Bazaar! Bring the whole family for a photo opportunity with the Grinch on Sat, Dec 2 from 10-12pm! The Bazaar features treasures such as: jewelry, handcrafted items, ceramics, quilted, knitted and crocheted items. Food and $1 Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. All...

Free

Family Ornament Decorating

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

Create two bird-friendly tree ornamentsโ€”one for yourself and one for the Libraryโ€™s Holly Days tree!

Free

Discovery Tots

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

Explore simple STEAM stations that allow adult and child pairs to discover new sensory experiences in a safe environment! (18 monthsโ€“5 years with an adult)

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United States

Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Donโ€™t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole at our mailbox! This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œShining Bright" and celebrates everything that makes Des Plaines shine as a City. The mitten tree will be...

Snow Much Fun

Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL, United States

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 Santaโ€™s sleigh or in the giant snow globe. Slide down the inflatable slide for a nominal fee. Take a mule-drawn wagon ride around the park....

Free
Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

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...

Free

Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

Purchase a mug and a button to participate. Attendees receive samples of hot chocolate at participating venues.

Holiday Walk and Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

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...

Free

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