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Event Series NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Free Holiday Family Film Fest

NCG Cinemas (Yorkville) 1505 N Bridge Street, Yorkville, United States

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and there is no better place to spend it than at NCG Cinemas! ❄️ Bring your friends and family to NCG Cinemas Holiday Film Festival β˜ƒοΈ starting December 6th. Come see your holiday favorites back on the BIG screen for a limited time 🎟️ Tickets are FREE!...

Free

Elf Film Screening

Classic Cinemas York Theatre 150 N York Street, Elmhurst, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of the 2003 holiday classic, Elf, on the big screen! A film the entire family can enjoy, Elf features Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart, and more, telling the story of a man raised by elves in the North Pole who sets out to find his real family in New...

$5

2nd Annual Winter Resource Fair

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Come enjoy our 2nd Annual Winter Resource Fair. Attendees will be able to receive new coats (youth sizes only, while supplies last) and other winter accessories. Please register online. Please register online to receive a youth coat: https://www.auroraaahealthcoalition.org/events-1/winter-resource-fair

Free

Frosty Fest

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton, IL, United States

The annual tradition at Town Square Wheaton is back! Unwrap the holiday magic with Elsa, Olaf, Elf, Santa, and more - plus strolling carolers, complimentary hot cocoa, giveaways, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Winter Frostival

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Celebrate winter Jack Frost style and meet a real Ice Princess and Ice Queen, listen to strolling carolers, check out the menagerie of winter animals, visit with Santa Claus, and enjoy story time, crafts, and cookies and cocoa. It’s free, frosty, family fun!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup...

Free
Event Series Santas Craft Corner

Santas Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

Visit Santa at the zoo! While you are there, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments and, of course, a visit with the man in red himself. Be sure to bring your camera to capture those holiday memories. Santa’s Craft Corner is held in the Kiebler...

$20

Stroll Park Ridge Winter Craft

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Make sure to add the Library to your list of stops as you make your way along Stroll Park Ridge's Christmas Stroll! Crafts will be available in the first floor meeting room while supplies last. Drop in.

Free

Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents

Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Preregistration for nonmembers is required and will extend until the Garden is at capacity; parking fees apply. Visitors can preregister up to two months in advance for free admission days.    For information...

Free

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