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First Friday: Holiday Walk Pre-Party

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us before the Holiday Walk in Geneva begins for crafts, face painting, and special Snow Queen guest! Come to the Library for a Holiday Walk pre-party and make a personalized ornament while supplies last. You can also get your face painted by Terri Mate and meet a special Snow Queen!

Hometown Holiday

North Park (Inverness) 300 N Highland Road, Inverness, United States

Visit with Santa at Inverness Park District's Hometown Holiday, on Friday, December 6, 2024, beginning at 5:00pm. This event will be held at North Park located at 300 N Highland Rd., Inverness, IL 60067.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL, United States

The Christmas Walk isa time-honored family tradition and kickoff to the holiday season. Watch Santa's arrival to town, visit Santa in his Workshop, take rides on the trackless train and carousel, and visit the shops of Hinsdale as well as vendors along Washington for fun holiday treats and giveaways.   For information on more events...

Free

Holiday Stroll

Village of Elmwood Park 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, United States

Tree lighting in front of village hall promptly at 6pm. Hot chocolate will be served from 5-7pm. Turning Point dancers will be dancing at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be provided by the Elmwood Park Public Library. The Chicago Carolers will perform from 6:15-7:00pm. Take a train ride around the circle from 5:00-6:30pm. Drop your letters to...

Free

Snow Much Fun

Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL, United States

Whether there is snow or no snow, you are bound to have a fun time celebrating the frosty spirit of winter Enjoy some holiday cheer when you take selfies in Santa’s sleigh. Have fun in the Gingerbread bounce house. Take a mule-drawn wagon ride around the park. Stroll along the pathway and be enchanted by...

Free

Winter Wonderland

Grant Park Recreation Center 44 W Golfview Drive, Northlake, IL, United States

HOLIDAY FUN! Visit Santa Claus! Free family event with inflatables, holiday-themed crafts, family bingo, free hot dogs* and sleigh rides! *While supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett, IL, United States

5 to 8 p.m. - Ride through downtown Bartlett in a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, the DJ spinning holiday music and the warmth from the fire pits. Grab a bite from the food trucks. See live reindeer and some Disney characters. 5 p.m. - Santa arrives with Mrs. Claus and his elves. The Bartlett...

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...

Free

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