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Campfire, Carols and Chestnuts

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Enjoy the festive season like they would have back in the day by a cozy campfire with friends and family. Enjoy hot cider or hot chocolate and try your hand at roasting chestnuts. Stroll around the island for an optional starlit hike or hang back by the fire, where caroling will take...

Free
Event Series Live Nativity

Live Nativity

Oswego Presbyterian Church 1976 IL-25, Oswego, IL, United States

Oswego Presbyterian Church has a Live Nativity Fri, Dec 15 and Sat, Dec 16, 6-8pm. Come anytime to see the performance, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, pet the animals and listen to music.  Free to everyone.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

Free

Winter Wonderland Week After Hours Movie: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

Have you ever wanted to travel to another realm? Wear your pajamas, put on your slipper socks, and get cozy with us for a cozy movie night of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms to kick off Winter Wonderland Week at the library! There will be popcorn and other snacks to munch on.

Free
Event Series Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Poplar Creek Church 300 E Schick Road, Bartlett, United States

Come see the Christmas story come to life on December 15th and 16th from 7pm-8:30pm! Drive through and experience beautiful scenes with real actors that tell the story of our Savior Jesus' birth!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

Free
Event Series Winter Fireworks

Winter Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

New for the winter season! Navy Pier’s free dazzling Award-Winning fireworks display will now feature Saturday shows this winter! Get cozy on the Pier and enjoy the spectacular winter display. WINTER FIREWORKS SCHEDULE Saturday, November 25 at 9PM Saturday, December 2 at 9PM Saturday, December 9 at 9PM Saturday, December 16 at 9PM Saturday, December...

Free

Hanukkah Tunes for Tots

Tiny Tots Inc. 2603-2611 N Halsted Street, Chicago, United States

Let's extend the Hanukkah celebrations a little longer this year with jBaby! Join us Sunday, December 17th at Tiny Tots for the best Hanukkah jam session with Mr. Jeremy and a fun popup playdate. If you've never had the opportunity to sing with Mr. Jeremy and your littles, you won't want to miss this! This...

$10
Event Series Santa Photos

Santa Photos

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Meet Santa Claus & Get a Free Toy*! Make lasting holiday memories! Santa’s waiting to say hello and ho ho ho! Bring your little ones for a visit, a photo, & a toy* with Santa Claus. Come to Room 410 Commons Drive, between Sephora and Holm Studio, and start making memories that will last a...

Free
Event Series Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL, United States

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during our Vintage Holidays season. Passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of our historic downtown as the clattering of horse hooves lead the way. Ride Dates November 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23...

$15

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