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Holiday Fun with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Join the Grinch and Cindy Lou for cocoa & cookies, singing and story time, crafts, and Whoville Bingo! Fun for the whole family at the Vaughan Center.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

$12

Kids’ Corner Crafts

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

We’re going to craft like yesteryear! Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to add to our paper chain decoration, make two different crafts and challenge each other to clothespin bowling, all based on the “Kiddy Korner” section of Wireco Life, the Joliet Iron Works company magazine from the 1950s. After crafting, view...

Free
Event Series NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, United States

Join us for this fun-filled, FREE family event! All neighborhood NCG locations will be participating and TICKETS ARE FREE! NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to one regular show each day of the festival, there will also be a Sensory Friendly show each day! December 8-10: The Grinch (2018) December 15-17: Elf December 18-24: The Polar...

Free

Winter Community Resources Event

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Please join us for a community resource fair, attendees will be able to receive new coats (youth sizes only, while supplies last) and other items such as hats, gloves, etc. Available for anyone.

Free

Kids Club Holiday Event

North Riverside Park Mall 7501 W Cermak Rd, North Riverside, United States

Holiday Kids Club is excited to welcome Mrs. Claus for Christmas storytime, cookie decorating, crafts, balloon twistables, and a dance party. We’re celebrating families with something for all children. Don’t forget to visit Santa in Center Court at Digital Hot Shots for visits or photos. Open to kids ages 3 to 12; registration is free...

Free

Winter Frostival

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Visit with our Ice Princess, Ice Queen, and Santa Claus, write a letter to Santa or Jack Frost and get a letter back, enjoy cookies, cocoa, carolers, and crafts, and stop in for The Mitten story time and visit with a hedgehog, fox, owl, and other animals from the book. It’s free, frosty, family fun!...

Free
Event Series Santas Craft Corner

Santas Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Visit Santa at the zoo! While you are here, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments, and, of course, a visit with the man in red himself. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those holiday memories. Santa's Craft Corner is held in the Kiebler...

$20

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