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Holiday Movies and Music

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Journey back with us over the past century of film history as host John LeGear showcases some of the happiest and most memorable holiday moments from classic and popular films. Join us for songs—including a show-ending sing-along —dances, and magical movie scenes from some of the most warmly embraced holiday films of all time, among...

Free

Holiday Cards

Palatine Public Library 700 N North Court, Palatine, IL, United States

Help brighten the holidays for Elderwerks clients and staff with handmade holiday cards. All are welcome to decorate cards with stickers, markers, and more! Drop in.

Free
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...

Visit with Santa at Le Village Cowork

Le Village Cowork 932 Lee Street, Des Plaines, United States

Le Village Cowork is coming to Des Plaines! We are a community focused coworking space for modern families with onsite, teacher-led childcare. Join us for a jolly good time! Enjoy free cookies, snap photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and take a fun tour of our classrooms and coworking space. It’s all FREE and open...

Free
Event Series Wild Wednesdays

Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Wild Wednesdays are back for the season at Garfield Park Conservatory! Join Family Programs staff outdoors in Play and Grow Garden for free, drop-in activities, such as fort building, bug hunts, chalk drawing, and more! Find us every Wednesday evening from 4:00-7:30 pm. Just head outside through our Desert House doors and follow the giant...

Free

Family Pokémon Meetup

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Get together with other Pokémon fans to "show and tell" your cards with each other and do a Pokémon-themed craft or activity. Best for ages 5 and older with their families.

Free
Event Series Free Pictures with Santa

Free Pictures with Santa

Usher Park 201 S Walnut Street, Itasca, IL, United States

Santa will be at the Usher Park Gazebo. Please bring your camera to capture this special moment and pick up a holiday token. We will be collecting new toys for Toys for Tots for the Marine Corps Reserve and non-perishable food items for the Itasca Food Pantry. Santa will be at Usher Park on: Saturday,...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow...

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