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Holiday Walk

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Before you head downtown for the Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk and tree lighting, come to the library! Enjoy performances by Music Institute of Chicago Virtuoso Strings, Bellas Artes School of Music, harpist Dawn Bishop, and others. Apple cider donated by Trader Joeโ€™s and light refreshments will be provided.

Free

All-Ages Game Day

Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United States

Bring yourself, your kids, grandkids, cousins, grandparents, friends, or neighbors to play a few rounds of various all-ages games. We'll have coaches on hand to teach you any that are unfamiliar.

Free
Event Series Family Movie Afternoon

Family Movie Afternoon

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Drop-in; no registration required. Since you're off of school, enjoy a movie at the library! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks. We'll have some candy for all to enjoy.

Free

Black Friday Night Market

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States

The Black Friday Night Market will be held on Friday November 24 from 4:00 to 9:00 at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago.  The Market will feature fine handmade goods by local Chicago-area artists.  We will have a wide variety of offerings from fine and funky jewelry, dreamy watercolors, cozy knitwear, unusual...

Event Series Holiday Homecoming

Holiday Homecoming

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest's most spectacular holiday events. Come to the most magical celebration to kick off your holiday season with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Electric Christmas Parade, a Holiday movie, and other themed holiday activities on Saturday.

Free

Holiday Walk

Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Celebrate the holiday season as downtown Glen Ellyn Comes alive with twinkling lights, decorated storefront windows, the sounds of Christmas, and Santa lighting the Christmas Tree. 5:00pm - Gathering around the tree 6:00pm - Santa begins walking from the Fire Station 6:30pm - Tree Lighting 7:00 - 8:30pm - Downtown Shopping and Santa at the...

Free

Park Ridge Winterfest

Park Ridge City Hall 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, United States

Trolley between Uptown & South Park Luminaries lighting Prospect & Courtland Enjoy carolers and holiday music Visit Santa Claus at City Hall Tree lighting in Hodges Park For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Live Nativity

First Presbyterian Church (Glen Ellyn) 550 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Just steps from the downtown tree lighting โ€ฆ Capture the wonder of the season at the First Pres Live Nativity. Live animals including a llama, sheep and ducks complete the scene and hot cocoa and cookies will be served. The event is free and open to the public.   For information on more events like...

Free

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