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Event Series Holiday Craft Fair

Holiday Craft Fair

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Visit our festive holiday gift shop! Numerous vendors of hand-crafted items display their unique creations for purchase.

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
Event Series Strolling Carolers

Strolling Carolers

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Enjoy the sounds of strolling carolers in downtown Downers Grove. Confirm times as schedule varies daily. 

Free

Christmas in the Square

Lockport Central Square 222 E. Ninth St, Lockport, IL, United States

Kick off the holiday season with us on Saturday, November 25th as Lockport’s Central Square transforms into a Holiday Winter Wonderland! Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, Buddy the Elf, and live reindeer. Enjoy street food from Auntie Anne's Pretzel Truck, Avocado Theory, Beanie’s Candy, Creamery, Ninja Girl Coffee, Springview Sweets and Villa...

Free

Christmas Parade and Festival of Lights

Memorial Park District 3101 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood, IL, United States

Free hot beverages and treats will be served at the Lighting Ceremony. Following the parade of lights, enjoy food and drinks, and patronize pop-up vendors at the Stevenson Center. If you are interested in participating in the parade, contact Rev. Rodney L. Smith at (630) 926-8529 or Cynthia Eubanks at (708) 547-3500 Ext. 1100. Parade...

Free

Geneva Commons Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Time to deck the halls! πŸ””πŸŽ„πŸŽ #GenevaCommons is having our annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Saturday, November 25th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. In front of Williams and Sonoma by the Bell Tower. Don't miss the chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and Christmas Carolers! In addition, we will be handing...

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

Toys 4 Tots Breakaway

Lions Recreation Center 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect, United States

The Annual Toys 4 Tots Clinic will involve 30 minutes of skill development followed by 30 minutes of 3-on-3 game play. there is NO COST for this clinic, but each player should bring a brand new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots*. *Toys for Tots requests that toys remain in their original packaging...

canned food donation

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