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Winter Wonderful Fest

Various Locations IL, United States

Snacks with Santa (1-4PM) Santa photos, cookies, hot cocoa, entertainment. Bring a toy to donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities! Village Tree Lighting (3-6PM) 2 hour live ice sculpting demo, live DJ, visit from Elsa & Olaf, festive photo ops, complimentary coffee/hot cocoa from Manbot Coffee Roasters & cookies from Blue Stand Cookie Co. Santa...

Celebrate the Season

Hanover Park Branch 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park, IL, United States

Take a break from holiday stress and join Tom Malouf and his musical family as they present: โ€œCelebrate the Season.โ€ It is a wonderfully energetic program that is fun, and interactive, and will fill you with the holiday spirit. Come and spend an hour of the season singing, laughing, and remembering how this is a...

Free

Pokemon Escape Room – FULL

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Step into an exciting Pokรฉmon-themed escape room adventure! Put your skills to the test as you channel your inner Pokรฉmon Master to find clues, solve puzzles, and unravel riddles to escape Team Rocket's trap before time runs out. Gather your family and get ready for a thrilling challenge! *Registration required for family groups of up...

Free
Event Series A&A BALLET’s The Art Deco Nutcracker

A&A BALLET’s The Art Deco Nutcracker

Athenaeum Theatre 2936 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Start the holidays off with a unique experience and take on the classic Nutcracker! Chicagoโ€™s renowned A&A BALLET Company is excited to present its critically acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker. This unique rendition of the classic holiday ballet has garnered praise for its innovative choreography, stunning period costumes, and captivating set designs, all inspired by the...

$22 โ€“ $59

Snow Princesses

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Do you want to meet a princess? Weโ€™ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and frozen fun. Please note that the line for the Snow Princesses will begin forming at 1:45pm. Thank you for your cooperation!

Free

Farmside Christmas

Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL, United States

Sponsored by Grand Subaru, visit Fischer Farm to enjoy the holiday lights and decorations while walking the grounds of the historic 1836 farm. Visit December 7 for unique crafts, campfires, music, pictures with Santa, a visit with Mrs. Claus and a trip around the farm led by beautiful horses.   For information on more events...

Free

Roselle Winterfest

Petal Plaza (Roselle) 31 S Prospect Street, Roselle, United States

Winterfest will return on December 7, 2024 from 2:00-6:00p.m. Come to Petal Porch & Petal Plaza on Prospect Street to kick off the holiday season with live entertainment, kids' activities, food trucks, and our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:00p.m. Stay tuned for more information! Santa Visits at the Library Santa will arrive at...

Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL, United States

The Brookfield Holiday Celebration will start at 2pm, and culminate in the tree lighting at 6pm. There will be photo opportunities, a petting zoo, carolers, and the greatest Christmas celebrity of allโ€ฆ.SANTA!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.

Free

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