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Sensory-Friendly ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is an evening in which guests with disabilities, sensitivities, autism, dementia, or chronic illness, as well as members of the Deaf community, can experience the zoo grounds, animal buildings, and holiday lights in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Sensory-Friendly ZooLights is for all people who benefit from visiting the zoo without crowds and...

$7

Tree Lighting Festival

Eisenhower Center Gym 700 Speechley Blvd., Hillside, IL, United States

Come make outdoor tree ornaments and bring your camera to take a photo with SANTA and special holiday friend! Enjoy a light dinner, hot beverages & cookies. Donate to our local food pantry. Bring one canned food item per child.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks...

Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available 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 and...

Included in general admission
Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate the season and experience all that Aurora has to offer when visiting the Christkindlmarket. The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will offer FREE admission on Thursday evenings from 4-7pm as part of our extended hours November 17 - December 23.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Museum Free...

Free

Chanukah Menorah Lighting and Celebration

Fountain Square (Evanston) 1601 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, United States

With so much darkness facing the world today, let's make a difference by illuminating the world with light and peace. Join us to experience the light of Hanukkah on Thurs. Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Fountain Square in Evanston The entire Evanston community is invited to gather at 5:30pm on Thursday December 7, to...

Free
Event Series Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night

Dancing with the Band: Live Music Night

Garden Terrace at the Pavilion 1000 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL, United States

Join us for an evening of fun and upbeat jazz with the Switch Time Jazz Group. Sit and listen with the crowd, or move to the music on the dance floor at Garden Terrace located in the Pavilion. This event benefits Sheila Ray Adult Center. Light refreshments and pastries provided by Jarosch Bakery.    For...

$5 – $7
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

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

From December 7th to 11th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will be available 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 and...

Included in general admission

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