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Holiday Recital at Franklin Park Ice Arena

Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United States

The Holiday Recital has become a local tradition for kicking off the holiday. Be sure to reserve December 7 and 8 for the performances of our annual holiday recital. You’ll enjoy the talents of young skaters as they perform to music of the season. We promise to lift your spirits and help you celebrate the...

Free

Frosty Fest

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a number of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for a fun event to greet the holiday...

Tree Lighting

Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Kick off the 2024 Winter Walk! More details to follow.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 7 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free

Frosty and Friends Parade

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 7 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free

Making Spirits Bright

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States

A holly jolly holiday season is upon us and we’re kicking it off with the annual Making Spirits Bright event! Please join us on Saturday, December 7 at North Aurora Riverfront Park for a festival full of holiday and community spirit! The event begins with a Holiday Vehicle Parade and this year you can be...

Winter Wonderland

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United States

Don your merriest apparel and join us for our annual Winter Wonderland holiday festival! Families will enjoy live entertainment, festive music, holiday train rides, cozy hot cocoa, and more fun winter activities! Registration is required for this event. Resident registration begins November 1. Non-resident registration begins November 14.

Free

Red and Green Magic Show

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Join us the evening of La Grange's Holiday Walk and experience a festive magic show presented by Pocket Circus! "Red and Green" promises a hilarious mix of surprises, laughter, and unforgettable momentsβ€”perfect for the whole family. Don’t miss out on the fun! The program is funded by the Friends of the Library. Space is limited.

Free

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