Christmas Stories with Mrs. Claus
North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesEnjoy storytime, activities, and holiday cheer with Mrs. Claus! Brought to you by Party Like a Princess.
Free
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Roving Naturalists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch 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...
Free
Pop-Up Performance – Amundsen String Quartet
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesOn 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.
Included in general admission
Super Saturday: Music and Dance from Around the World with Chicago Cossacks
Indian Trails Public Library - Main Branch 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, IL, United StatesAll 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.
Free
Holiday Magic: Hot Cocoa, Mingle, and Holiday Gift Making
Guidepost Montessori (Oak Brook) 1745 w. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, United StatesCome 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...
Free
Paint an Alebrije Community Art Project
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesHelp 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...
Free
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL, United StatesCarriage 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
Latin American Marketplace
Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United StatesMark your calendars, the DuPage Hispanic Alliance is hosting the Midwest's largest artisan Latin American Marketplace at Fox Valley Mall from December 16 to 17. Find authentic, unique and rare items from a variety of countries south of the border. Vendors will be selling everything from hand-crafted clothing, artisan jewelry, bi-lingual literature, mouth-watering pastries and...
Free
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