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Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on the dates listed below. You can reserve your free tickets online in advance; your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. Our next free hours for Illinois residents will be the following days: Monday, November 4, 11:00–5:00 Monday, November 11...

Free
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with Santa are always free, Fashion Outlets of Chicago will also offer a variety of keepsake photo packages available for purchase. Pet owners can bring their...

Dog Man Party

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Celebrate the release of Big Jim Begins and the new Dog Man movie with some fun crafts and activities. Please register children only, not adults.

Free
Event Series Bark for Books

Bark for Books

Naper Boulevard Library 2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL, United States

Help children build confidence in reading by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a non-judgmental, supportive environment. This animal-assisted reading program is presented in partnership with PAWSitive Therapy Troupe. Grades K-5 No registration is required but limited to 12 child readers. Readers should pick up a ticket at the Children's Services Desk starting at 5 p.m. for...

Free

Pet Nights with Santa benefiting PAWS Chicago

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

Bring your furry friends to capture a memorable photo with Santa while helping support PAWS Chicago. Fashion Outlets of Chicago will donate $10 for each visit with Santa during Pet Nights.* Dates: Mondays, November 18, 25 & December 2 Times: 4-7PM Location: Santa HQ, near the Food Court *Pets must be on a leash or...

$10
Event Series Pet Photos with Santa

Pet Photos with Santa

Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

We’ve reserved special times for your furry friends to join in your family photos with Santa. Monday, December 2 from 4 - 7pm Monday, December 9 from 4 - 7pm Monday, December 16 from 4 - 7pm Each pet will receive a free holiday toy, bandana and treats. While supplies lasts. Pets must be leashed...

Event Series Paws-itively Magical

Paws-itively Magical

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, treat your furry friends to the spirit of Christmas. Stop in for pet photos with Santa and create a new holiday tradition that’s totally un-fur-gettable.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pet Photos with Santa.

Grinch Photo Pop-Up

Warrenville Park District 3S260 Warren Avenue, Warrenville, IL, United States

We will have a photographer, activities and snacks. We’re also helping the Grinch spread holiday cheer by collecting for Toys for Tots. If you’d like to help, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.

Free

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