Puzzle Party
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesJigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: bring your friends or make new ones as you put together one of our puzzles in this casual social event. Register.
Free
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Storytime with the Gingerbread Librarians
Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesRun, run, as fast as you can, to hear some stories about the Gingerbread Man! Doors open for storytime at 3:15 p.m. Immediately following storytime, head to the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This storytime is in conjunction with the Downers Grove Downtown Management Corporation’s Gingerbread Festival. Space will be limited.
Free
Boredom Busters
Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesUse the Kids' Tinker Cart to make the project of your dreams. Drop in for a variety of open ended activities. Caregiver required.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Village Green (Elk Grove Village) 901 Wellington, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesSTORYTIME WITH THE BOARD (NEW) 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Village Hall Room E Join us for Storytime with the Board, a festive event where members of our board will bring holiday magic to life through beloved stories. Gather around as they read classic holiday favorites, sharing tales...
Free
Holiday Tree Lighting
North School Park (Arlington Heights) N Evergreen Ave and E Eastman St, Arlington Heights, IL, United StatesKick off the holiday season with the Arlington Heights Park District and the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission at our annual tree lighting ceremony! Enjoy holiday-inspired music and dance performances, buy a hot cocoa or tasty treat, and join the countdown at North School Park as we flip the switch on over 80,000...
Free
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesJoin friends, family and neighbors at the Main Street Train Station to kick-off the holiday season. Santa will be part of the festivities, along with music from the District 99 marching band and the Downers Grove Choral Society. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Holiday Walks and Tree...
Free
Journey to Bethlehem
Faith United Presbyterian Church 6200 167th Street, Tinley ParkEver wonder what the REAL story is behind Jesus' birth? Come out to our FREE live walk-through nativity where we take you on a Journey to Bethlehem to meet the people who were there. Tours continuously run Friday-Sunday, 4:30-6:30pm and last about 15 minutes. This even is accessible to all and features complimentary snacks and...
Free
Holiday Homecoming
Downtown St. Charles IL, United StatesSt. Charles Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest's most spectacular holiday events. Come to the most magical celebration to kick off your holiday season with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Electric Christmas Parade, a Holiday movie, and other themed holiday activities on Saturday.
Free
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