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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...

Thomas the Tank Engine Party

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Choo Choo! Celebrate the beloved character Thomas the Tank Engine with crafts, games and activities all about a little train and his steam engine friends. (Babies–Age 5 with an adult)

Free
Event Series Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Get to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United States

Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole...

Mrs. Claus’ Storytime

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Join us for a very special storytime featuring Mrs. Claus! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.      For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free

First Friday: Holiday Walk Pre-Party

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Join us before the Holiday Walk in Geneva begins for crafts, face painting, and special Snow Queen guest! Come to the Library for a Holiday Walk pre-party and make a...

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL, United States

The Christmas Walk isa time-honored family tradition and kickoff to the holiday season. Watch Santa's arrival to town, visit Santa in his Workshop, take rides on the trackless train and...

Free

Holiday Stroll

Village of Elmwood Park 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, United States

Tree lighting in front of village hall promptly at 6pm. Hot chocolate will be served from 5-7pm. Turning Point dancers will be dancing at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be provided by...

Free

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