Variety artist Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Dan will be your guide to wacky colors, magical drawings, and art tools that have a mind of their own. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and laugh all the way as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey fun for...
Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes outdoors after creating a candy-cane-inspired craft project and enjoying a story indoors. In addition to the regular candy canes, there will be special candy canes that will lead to an extra special treat. Adults must accompany children; only children need to be registered.
Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart โ all you really need is a computer and a few tools! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!
Explore the woods and prairie on a winterโs eve. Take a hike along a candy cane decorated path as you solve a puzzle to receive a goody bag! Then head inside Hickory Knolls for warm beverages and a make & take craft.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This year Santa is taking the train into town, to his own Gretna Station cottage! Santa and his elfs will arrive in Carol Stream on December 4 for private visits in his Carol Stream cottage! Each family will have a private meeting with Santa, Rudolph, and his elves and receive a special...
Come take a walk with us through Santa's Wintery Wonderland. You will walk your way through our magical Wintery Wonderland at The Glen. You will have an opportunity to meet Santa, have a snowball fight with our elves, visit Santa's workshop at our annual decorative windows, and Free Hot Coco! All children must be accompanied...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Looking to do some last-minute Christmas shopping? Register your child for our Game Night & Pizza, so you can head out and grab the last few items on your list. This event will feature board games, sport games and a pizza dinner. Game on!
Santa Clause is coming to town! Come write a letter to Santa to send off to the North Pole.
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