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Christmas Carols of Olde England

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered why most of our Christmas songs have a decidedly English Victorian feel to them? Discover the origin stories or your favorite carols while listening to some of your favorite songs!

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

Presto! Holiday Concert

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, United States

Schaumburg’s award-winning youth orchestra teams up once again with the Schaumburg Choral Programs’ excellent ensembles for a heartwarming family concert. Classical compositions, holiday pops and contemporary works will help create a harmonious, welcome break to the busy season. Shows are at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. 

$18 – $24

Winter Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.

Free

Campfire, Carols and Chestnuts

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

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Enjoy the festive season like they would have back in the day by a cozy campfire with friends and family. Enjoy hot cider or hot chocolate and try your hand at roasting chestnuts. Stroll around the island for an optional starlit hike or hang back by the fire, where caroling will take...

Free
Event Series Live Nativity

Live Nativity

Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 IL-25, Oswego, IL, United States

Oswego Presbyterian Church has a Live Nativity Fri, Dec 15 and Sat, Dec 16, 6-8pm. Come anytime to see the performance, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, pet the animals and listen to music.  Free to everyone.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

Free

Winter Wonderland Week After Hours Movie: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Have you ever wanted to travel to another realm? Wear your pajamas, put on your slipper socks, and get cozy with us for a cozy movie night of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms to kick off Winter Wonderland Week at the library! There will be popcorn and other snacks to munch on.

Free
Event Series Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Poplar Creek Church 300 E Schick Road, Bartlett, United States

Come see the Christmas story come to life on December 15th and 16th from 7pm-8:30pm! Drive through and experience beautiful scenes with real actors that tell the story of our Savior Jesus' birth!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

Free

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