Holiday Tree Lighting
Waiola Park 47th and S Waiola Ave, LaGrange, IL, United StatesHot cocoa, cookies and holiday cheer. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.
Free
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Holiday Movies and Music
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJourney 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 songsโincluding a show-ending sing-along โdances, 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 StatesHelp 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
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Museum Free Day
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United StatesWednesdays are Free Admission Days sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
DuSable Museum of African American History Free Days
DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United StatesDuSable Museum of African-American history is free to Illinois residents to visit on Wednesdays. We also give free admission to military and to first responders. That means Police, Fire, EMTโs. With valid ID. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.
Free
Visits with Santa
Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United StatesMacerich'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...
Afternoon Movie Showing
Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon movie with us. We'll release the title approximately two weeks before the showing.
Free
Visit with Santa at Le Village Cowork
Le Village Cowork 932 Lee Street, Des Plaines, United StatesLe 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. Itโs all FREE and open...
Free
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