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Latin American Marketplace and Las Posadas Celebration

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

The Midwest’s largest artisan Latin American Marketplace is coming to Fox Valley Mall on December 14 to 15. Find authentic, unique and rare items from a variety of countries south of the border. Vendors will be selling everything from hand-crafted clothing, artisan jewelry, mouth-watering pastries and so much more. There will also be authentic dance...

Free

Posada Celebration

Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday at the West Branch Library. We’ll enjoy stories, food and share a piΓ±ata! For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Free

Holiday Hoopla

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Visit with Santa Claus and enjoy crafts, games, cookies, juice and holiday cheer! The event will be held at the Des Plaines Public Library, Meeting Room C, 1501 Ellinwood, Des Plaines. Admission is free. Children must arrive by 2:30 p.m. to visit with Santa. Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item for the Self...

Free
Event Series Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

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

Santa comes to visit in December at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 from 1 pm - 3 pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Head to the Bolingbrook Historical Museum for some LEGO fun! You can build with friends or try one of our building challenges. We supply the bricks and you supply the imagination.

Free

Last Minute Gifts

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Make a simple craft you can give as a gift. Do you need a last-minute gift for a friend or relative? Come by the Library and make a simple craft that you can give as a gift. One craft per person, please. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Kiddie Academy of Darien

Kiddie Academy Darien 1502 75th Street, Darien, IL, United States

Enjoy delicious cocoa, tasty cookies, special photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Bring your holiday spirit and make some magical memories.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Santa’s House

Santa’s House

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

Don't miss your chance to take your picture with the one and only Santa Claus and give him your list! Visitors can meet the North Pole's most famous resident for FREE at Santa's House. Santa's House will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm from November 30th - December 22nd. Visitors can...

Free

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