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Drive-Thru Toy Drive Collection! Help Hanover Township Supervisor Brian McGuire fill a trailer full of new, unwrapped gifts for the township's annual Toy Drive! Accepting toys for ages newborn - 15 years old. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Toy Drives and Donations.
Enjoy storytime, activities, and holiday cheer with Mrs. Claus! Brought to you by Party Like a Princess.
Watch out as you explore the Conservatory β you may run into a Roving Naturalist! On Saturdays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at Roving Naturalist stations. This program is included in all reservations to visit the Conservatory, book your reservation ahead of time here: here (link opens in...
On December 16, between 11-11:45am, the CAC will feature a pop-up performance by the Amundsen High School string quartet! The ensemble will perform classical and contemporary music, bringing holiday cheer.
All ages. Chicago Cossacks is a Ukrainian music and dance ensemble that showcases formally trained musicians with traditional instruments and dance from around the world. Their music highlights a variety of styles including Eastern European, French, Greek, Italian, Klezmer, Latin, Romani and more. Limit 120. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program.
Come join us and enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season with your child! Sip an indulgent cup of cocoa while working together to make gifts for family and friends. Youβll leave with a set of handmade treasures to enjoy and share! Guidepost Montessori is proud to host this free event for the wider...
Help artist Gloria Contreras of Xicantl paint an 8 foot tall Axolotl Alebrije. This is a free activity, and all paints will be provided. This experience can only be found at the Latin American Marketplace at the Fox Valley Mall. Gloria started Xicantl in 2021 and has already made a huge splash in Chicago with...
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...
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