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Winter Wonderment

Lisle Recreation Center 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL, United States

Enjoy our new Christmas holiday event that combines some family favorites! Join us as we.... Make Cookies with Mrs. Claus Enjoy a special visit and photo opp with Santa Make a craft with our elves at their workshop Hunt for candy canes Play reindeer games Enjoy special goodies from our Holiday Café (add'l fee)  ...

$20 – $25
Event Series Christmas in the Commons

Christmas in the Commons

Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, United States

The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the Village Commons. Christmas in the Commons will be taking place on the dates listed below, so be sure to mark your calendars! Events are free with no admission ticket required. Saturday, November...

Free

Santa’s Day Care

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL, United States

Santa knows this is a busy time for parents, so he’s set his elves to work giving parents something they need: a break! Drop off the kids for the evening for some games, pizza, and a movie.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Parents’ Night Out programs.

$15 – $17

Winter Wonder Lights Celebration Kickoff

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United States

The Winter Wonder Lights Kickoff event is a magical celebration that transforms the beautiful Peck Farm Park into a dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer. This free event features an array of activities, including: • Courtyard illumination (5:00pm sharp) • Family visits/photos with Santa (pre-registration required) • Crafts & cookie decorating • Hot cocoa...

Free

Winter Wonderland

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Come visit Santa Claus at York Center Park District's Winter Wonderland! Santa will be available to take pictures, listen to your holiday wishes, and celebrate with you. We'll also offer holiday carnival games, face painting, and more! This year our theme is ugly sweaters so don't forget to dress in theme! The ugliest sweater in...

Free

Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Enjoy Lombard Park District’s annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park! Charming holiday displays illuminate the park 4:30 – 10:00 pm daily with magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread house, and so much more! Youngsters can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy a spectacular show with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and visit with their...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory – you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free
Event Series Skating in the Park

Skating in the Park

Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, United States

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink Saturday, November 23. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates or rent skates on-site for $8. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will...

Free

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