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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

Pokemon Party

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate everything PokΓ©mon at our PokΓ©mon Party! Learn the PokΓ©mon card game, enjoy some PokΓ©mon themed crafts and compete in a PokΓ©mon Scarlet and PokΓ©mon Violet Tournament. Feel free to bring your own PokΓ©mon cards or Nintendo Switch to trade PokΓ©mon with other trainers! Sign up for the tournament at the party, from 1 - 1:30...

Free

Holiday Concert

Prairie Lakes Theater 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Please join the DPPD Community Concert Band for our annual holiday concert. $10 adults, $8 seniors and students.

$8 – $10

Live Nativity

First Congregational Church of Western Springs 1106 Chestnut Street, Western Springs, IL, United States

Our live nativity tradition continues starting at 3:30PM and β€” yes! β€” you will be able to pet the animals. At 4PM, we’ll sing Christmas carols accompanied by a brass ensemble and a volunteer wind band. Email Ray Klemchuk at ray@wscongo.org if you’d like to be a part of the instrumental ensemble on any wind...

Free

Photos with Santa

Trinity Episcopal Church (Wheaton) 130 N West Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Come to Trinity Episcopal in Wheaton and get your family pictures with Santa and spend time together doing crafts and Christmas themed activities. RSVP requested.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Calling all dog lovers! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun. Starting on June 5, we’re thrilled to announce that Mondays will be designated as β€œPaws in the Park Days” (excluding holidays like Labor Day and Indigenous People’s Day). So, grab your four-legged companion, hop in the car, and get ready for some Barks and Recreation...

Shortest Day Celebration

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

It's almost the shortest day of the year! Learn about midwinter festivals and activities from around the world as we get ready for the winter solstice on December 21.

Free

Winter Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

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

This is Christmas, this is Christmas, Christmas, Christmas...Come join us for a cozy movie night of The Nightmare Before Christmas! There will be popcorn, hot chocolate, and cookies to munch on.

Free

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