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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

Snow Much Fun

Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL, United States

Whether there is snow or no snow, you are bound to have a fun time celebrating the frosty spirit of winter Enjoy some holiday cheer when you take selfies in...

Free

Winter Wonderland

Grant Park Recreation Center 44 W Golfview Drive, Northlake, IL, United States

HOLIDAY FUN! Visit Santa Claus! Free family event with inflatables, holiday-themed crafts, family bingo, free hot dogs* and sleigh rides! *While supplies last.   For information on more events like...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett, IL, United States

5 to 8 p.m. - Ride through downtown Bartlett in a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, the DJ spinning holiday music and the warmth from the fire pits. Grab a...

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