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Montgomery Merry and Bright

Montgomery Village Hall 200 N River Street, Montgomery, IL, United States

The Village of Montgomery and the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Tree Lighting in front of the Village Hall typically on the first Sunday in December. The event features Santa Claus's prompt arrival at 5P by the Montgomery-Countryside Fire Protection District fire engine, musical performances by area school children and local...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

From December 5th to 16th, Wonder Works will transform into a Winter Wonderland. Two special friends will make surprise appearances for hugs and pictures: the Winter Princess and Ursa the Wonder Polar Bear. Story time will be winter themed and we will feature a variety of stations and play materials celebrating the magic of snow...

Included in general admission
Event Series Yoga with Miss Kelly

Yoga with Miss Kelly

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Namaste! Come downward dog with us twice this month during Yoga for children with Miss Kelly. We'll be doing lots of fun animal poses as we learn about how to move our bodies using yoga! Much gratitude to Kelly McCreary for her yoga introduction for children. We're so grateful for a grant from Oak Park...

Included in general admission

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...

Fandom Crafts: PokΓ©mon

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Make some PokΓ©mon themed crafts to take home. No registration required. This is a drop-in event. Feel free to stop by between 4pm and 5:30pm to participate.

Free
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.

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